Leadership Philosophy

MSG Sylvia A. Robinson

Student Number 196

Leadership Philosophy Paper (L580)

3 February 2006

SUBJECT: Leadership Philosophy

Ð'„X Purpose. This information is written as personal notes; it outlines what I consider the fundamental elements of my philosophy; those issues I consider that will create the greatest challenges for me during my time as the brigade sergeants major. As well, as identify and provide all Soldiers assigned to this unit with a basic understanding of what I believe to be the foundation of good leadership to which our success as a unit will be based upon.

Ð'„X General. Our guiding principle for success is combat readiness. As an Initial Entry Training (IET) brigade, our fundamental responsibilities are creating an environment for academic success for all Soldiers and ensuring warrior ethos is integrated in continued training and education throughout the duration of IET. Everything we do must relate, in some way, to our combat readiness. Combat readiness applies to all personnel assigned to the unit.

Ð'„X In order for our unit to be successful as a team we must adhere to the following principles: Combat Readiness/Academic Success, Discipline, Accountability, Identify the true meaning of success, Right Attitude, Fitness, Set Goals, Give your all and NCOs responsibilities.

Ð'„X Combat Readiness/Academic Success: Combat Readiness is paramount in todayÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s Army. By implementing Warrior ethos training in conjunction with obtaining MOS qualification, you will learn to overcome the toughest obstacle set before you in the most austere conditions. You must be conditioned to expect victory no matter how long it takes and no matter how much effort is required. Warrior ethos is grounded in refusal to accept failure and defeat. It is developed and sustained through discipline, commitment to the Army values, and pride in the Army's heritage.

Ð'„X Discipline/Character: Discipline is having the ability to maintain self-control in any situation. Our character must be inline with the Army Values. You must always do what is right no matter what the circumstances are. As a leader I do not want to develop SoldierÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s who are disciplined enough to become tactically proficiency and academic successful, but lack character.

Ð'„X Accountability: As service members we often find ourselves in situations that could potentially jeopardize our military careers. When we make ourselves accountable to someone, whether itÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s a wife, children, parents or co-workers, it forces us to assess the consequences of our actions in terms of how it will impact those who we are accountable to.

Ð'„X Identify True Success: Identify true individual success during IET is a goal that all Soldiers should strive to achieve. Everyone views success differently. Always remember to never compare your success to someone else's. Remember, Ð'ÐŽÐ'§True success can never be assessed by knowing what one has obtained, but it must be measured by knowing what lengths he or she went through to obtain their level of successÐ'ÐŽÐ'Ё. I want everyone not only to be successful while assigned to this unit, but in life in general.

Ð'„X Right attitude, perseverance, self-esteem, self-mastery, temperance, communication and break free from circumstances: You we all face multiple challenges during IET. From adhering to rules and regulations to dealing with past and current issues/circumstances, if you implement these principles throughout IET they will lead you to the path of success.

Ð'„X Fitness. In order to be successful, we