Commanding General Arnold Leadership Analysis

There are several observations presented by General Arnold that influence aspects of my leadership philosophy. Those aspects are teamwork, taking care of people, and moral courage. General Arnold explains the importance of the Commanding General’s advisory council to General Spaatz. He recommends utilizing an advisory council in order to sift through all of the critical information requiring the attention of Commanding General of the Army Air Forces. This describes a key aspect of my leadership philosophy, which is teamwork. The advisory council as described by General Arnold sounds much like a Commander’s Action Group (CAG). Having personally led such an office, I understand firsthand the importance of the work that needed to be accomplished for the commander. The effectiveness of my team played a critical role in the effectiveness of the commander and the entire organization. No leader can be successful without those working for him or her. Hence, an office that is well-balanced and works as a team can make all the difference. The opposite holds true for cliques. As General Arnold explains, cliques are counterproductive to the mission. They do not make …show more content…
Although not called out explicitly, General Arnold refers to the importance of taking care of the troops. He does so by placing emphasis on discipline, securing housing, and providing guidance to supporting agencies. I believe that when troops are disciplined, the commander does not need to worry about the troops carrying out those orders. Providing troops with the tools they need to accomplish the mission & rewarding superior performance are key components of taking care of people, a critical aspect of my leadership philosophy. Based on my experience, if the leader takes good care of his troops, they will, for the most part, do everything in their power to ensure that the organization is successful in accomplishing the