The style of leadership that comes closest to my own is the Priest. This is logical since I was brought up through my formative years in the military. Working in an environment that prepares for the possibility of war, there luxury of allowing countless opinions and input is not feasible. There has to be a strong chain of command that issues orders and expects them to be followed. Command and Control are essential to winning in a war, just as priests employ structure and order. Developing my style of leadership was done over various years of observation, periodically the best leaders and at other times not so much.
Having retired in 2015, I have realized that what worked in the military fails in the civilian realm. The cultures are vastly …show more content…
Where decades ago, a person could get in their automobile and their contact with their work would be completely cut off, now employees literally cannot get away. Everything has speeded up with instant access that demands instant answers. Workers are forced to multi-task conversely, produce at a more efficient pace. This is a recipe for burn out. As the Readiness Non Commissioned Officer for my unit, I was responsible for the smooth, orderly running of the Company. Typical days started at seven until five, but when I finished my job did not stop. It was common to be fielding questions from soldiers well into the night. Factor in working at least one weekend a month and you realize there is truly little down …show more content…
A style that works in healthcare office will not necessarily work in the military. Understanding the environment in which you operate is essential for your success accordingly that of your employees. As stated earlier, I have modified my leadership style considering I no longer work in the military. Describing this transition is not easy; it has been like a roller coaster with ups and downs, terrifying conversely fun. The ability to adapt is essential to anyone changing careers.
Having endured a job that chewed you up moreover spit you out, I advocate for not pushing employees beyond what is reasonable. Really, there is no upside inasmuch you are not allowing the proper time for balance and recuperation. It is essential to have some kind of a hobby that allows you to completely escape and recharge your batteries. Effective leaders understand these simple truths.
Cannot stress it enough, computer literacy is key to success in any career field one endeavor. I can clearly remember some of my older soldiers that were not willing to learn how to operate computers, I told them it was like a train leaving the station, and you either get on board or get left behind. Another decision was never being satisfied with the status quo, always willing to take continuing education classes, because situations continually change. Being willing to learn new ideas and techniques will allow you to fulfill your
Having retired in 2015, I have realized that what worked in the military fails in the civilian realm. The cultures are vastly …show more content…
Where decades ago, a person could get in their automobile and their contact with their work would be completely cut off, now employees literally cannot get away. Everything has speeded up with instant access that demands instant answers. Workers are forced to multi-task conversely, produce at a more efficient pace. This is a recipe for burn out. As the Readiness Non Commissioned Officer for my unit, I was responsible for the smooth, orderly running of the Company. Typical days started at seven until five, but when I finished my job did not stop. It was common to be fielding questions from soldiers well into the night. Factor in working at least one weekend a month and you realize there is truly little down …show more content…
A style that works in healthcare office will not necessarily work in the military. Understanding the environment in which you operate is essential for your success accordingly that of your employees. As stated earlier, I have modified my leadership style considering I no longer work in the military. Describing this transition is not easy; it has been like a roller coaster with ups and downs, terrifying conversely fun. The ability to adapt is essential to anyone changing careers.
Having endured a job that chewed you up moreover spit you out, I advocate for not pushing employees beyond what is reasonable. Really, there is no upside inasmuch you are not allowing the proper time for balance and recuperation. It is essential to have some kind of a hobby that allows you to completely escape and recharge your batteries. Effective leaders understand these simple truths.
Cannot stress it enough, computer literacy is key to success in any career field one endeavor. I can clearly remember some of my older soldiers that were not willing to learn how to operate computers, I told them it was like a train leaving the station, and you either get on board or get left behind. Another decision was never being satisfied with the status quo, always willing to take continuing education classes, because situations continually change. Being willing to learn new ideas and techniques will allow you to fulfill your