leadership Archives — The NCO Guide

NCO Lesson: Sam, You Made the Pants Too Short!

May 7, 2019February 10, 2020 Bob Dare

Lesson on Leadership “Oh it is great to have a Giant’s strength, but it is tyrannous to use it like a Giant” – Shakespeare (Measure for Measure) Serving as a Drill Sergeant was one of the most rewarding opportunities that I experienced in my 28 year Army career. It is one of the few jobs that... Read More

Becoming a more mindful leader

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 Dan Elder

Mindful leadership—it’s a phrase that when first heard I wanted to pass off as some buzzword nonsense. But in more than a few mediums, I begin to see and hear people in different corners and perspectives chime in, as I learned more I began to realize that mindfulness is actually quite important when it comes to leadership. I ask myself, would... Read More

Epi. #14, Getting Back to Basics

November 7, 2015January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

Back to Basics In this episode CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder discusses getting back to the basics and attempts to identify a few foundational techniques company grade noncommissioned officers should master. Key to a professional leader’s style are in being grounded in the way that they operate, those basic behaviors that set them apart from others. The way we perform is usually influenced by... Read More