As the fourth Director of National Intelligence, James Robert Clapper Jr. personifies Intelligence Community (IC) leadership in that he has served as a leader for more than 43 years where he began as a Major in the US Air Force acting as the commander and intelligence staff officer at Headquarters Air Force Systems Command at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. James Clapper, being involved with intelligence issues, associated with high level of government policy and decision making, is a unique individual with a very strong understanding of what the IC is all about. This understanding has enabled James Clapper to provide great leadership in the technical arena within the IC, and has allowed for growth politically. James Clapper has been a
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Someone that inspires an entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for the mission. Because of his background he understands all aspects of the IC and is able to stand in front of the IC with authority or power based on knowledge. His understanding includes all the things that become road blocks for intelligence production. Understanding the dysfunction of a system that is of itself is a secret, James Clapper can come into this job knowing where all the hidden closets are and how to open them and clean out the skeletons and cob webs. There were senators that said James Clapper did not have a management style that would assert control over the IC. This is why I believe Clapper’s leadership style is more authoritative, first because he has been there and demands the respect and second because he does see a future, expecting the group to follow. Clappers ability to gain trust can be seen by his ability to not only understand, but also implement the IC role as when he went to North Korea to pick up the releases American captives in November of …show more content…
Clapper’s ability to take the position of DNI within a time of such turmoil where insider politics and world events are most challenging. The ODNI being relatively new, requiring to formulate a new structure while establishing a relationship with other agencies in a roll not fully experience by the IC. I believe that his leadership can be incorporated from his ability to define and grow into a new capability the IC, by the next leaders. His style may not be as easily emulated, but his ability to manage relationships across agencies can be. Clapper has proven, that politically, there is much to understand and be capable of maneuvering through. He has proven that his strengths rest within his background and acceptance of new technologies and moving the IC and these new technologies into the future of how the IC will work together. These changes are huge and in the relative speed of Washington DC are moving at the speed of light. I am impressed with James Clapper because of his unwavering stand against overwhelming challenges. Clapper may not be the greatest leader, but he has stayed up right through an amazing storm. His calm and pressing manner along with his strength in background has become his authority as a leader. This is truly a method of leadership that will help me to stay focused when it becomes my
Someone that inspires an entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for the mission. Because of his background he understands all aspects of the IC and is able to stand in front of the IC with authority or power based on knowledge. His understanding includes all the things that become road blocks for intelligence production. Understanding the dysfunction of a system that is of itself is a secret, James Clapper can come into this job knowing where all the hidden closets are and how to open them and clean out the skeletons and cob webs. There were senators that said James Clapper did not have a management style that would assert control over the IC. This is why I believe Clapper’s leadership style is more authoritative, first because he has been there and demands the respect and second because he does see a future, expecting the group to follow. Clappers ability to gain trust can be seen by his ability to not only understand, but also implement the IC role as when he went to North Korea to pick up the releases American captives in November of …show more content…
Clapper’s ability to take the position of DNI within a time of such turmoil where insider politics and world events are most challenging. The ODNI being relatively new, requiring to formulate a new structure while establishing a relationship with other agencies in a roll not fully experience by the IC. I believe that his leadership can be incorporated from his ability to define and grow into a new capability the IC, by the next leaders. His style may not be as easily emulated, but his ability to manage relationships across agencies can be. Clapper has proven, that politically, there is much to understand and be capable of maneuvering through. He has proven that his strengths rest within his background and acceptance of new technologies and moving the IC and these new technologies into the future of how the IC will work together. These changes are huge and in the relative speed of Washington DC are moving at the speed of light. I am impressed with James Clapper because of his unwavering stand against overwhelming challenges. Clapper may not be the greatest leader, but he has stayed up right through an amazing storm. His calm and pressing manner along with his strength in background has become his authority as a leader. This is truly a method of leadership that will help me to stay focused when it becomes my