My Personal Leadership Philosophy: My Military Experience

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My Leadership Philosophy

Remona Williams

My leadership philosophy is a derivative of my upbringing, my military experience

and my core beliefs. By definition according ADP 6-22, Leadership is, “the process of

influencing people by providing purpose, direction and motivation to accomplish the

mission and improve the organization.” In all areas of my life mentioned above, I have

had an example of this definition of leadership in my life. I want to be able to do the same

as a leader.

I believe that everyone has the potential to become a leader, but I do not believe

that everyone will be a good leader. I feel that to become a good or even great leader,

that you must first be a great follower. I do not believe that a leader

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