The Military Leader

The most important knowledge gap in leadership is understanding how followers perceive our actions.

It’s common for units to make their new people feel like the world is going to end if they don’t start work immediately. Leaders need to realize that the unit will continue marching right along even if this person doesn’t come in for another week. themilitaryleader.com/14-simple-ways…

Advanced Camp is coming up, but this post is not just for cadets. themilitaryleader.com/rotc-advanced-…

What's old may soon become new again... themilitaryleader.com/survive-shrink…

How do you identify the bad apples, the ones who will have a corrosive, or even dangerous effect on your unit or another unit down the road? What subordinate traits are unacceptable and worth of dismissal? themilitaryleader.com/3-traits-that-…

Skills can be perfected. So can vulnerabilities. What vulnerabilities are we creating because of the way we're training right now? Major General Curt Taylor delivers the blunt reality of modern warfare. Check out the full episode 🎥 ➡️ youtu.be/B1dJiU-nryY

A big part of the leader's job is removing obstacles, which are sometimes just in people's heads...fabricated assumptions they create. This article is all about crashing through those obstacles. themilitaryleader.com/overcoming-obs…

Values become actionable when we start to measure them. Until then, they're just good ideas. Check out the full deep dive into Data Literacy 🎙️ themilitaryleader.com/podcast/

Join me TODAY for a LIVE recording of The Military Leader Podcast with veteran, comedian, and leadership expert Robin Johnson! 🎤 📅 When: Monday, March 24 | 3:30 PM ET 🎥 Where: Live online at riverside.fm/studio/andrew-…

There is a fine line between, “The boss shot down my idea in front of everyone,” and, “The boss helped me understand why this isn’t the best time for my project idea.” themilitaryleader.com/negativity-hab…

Here’s the problem. When leaders spearhead every encounter by issuing guidance, they rob their followers of a critical learning pathway. Here's how you can avoid stifling your team. buff.ly/nQDernR

#15: Turn off the TV. Unless you work at a strategic level office that has to respond to world events, you don’t need 24/7 news. It’s a distraction and it’s a depressant. If you prefer some type of background noise, go for music instead. buff.ly/3gqdi5B

"As you evolve as a leader, take bits and pieces from books, experiences, and leaders you have observed, good and bad, and integrate what works for you. That said, never try to be someone you’re not. Be yourself. It’s gotten you this far." buff.ly/4gW79gb

"Part of negativity is rooted in the desire to be right. Negative people elevate themselves by devaluing others’ contributions.” buff.ly/3Dw1ONH

As a commander, I decided that these 3 things were so important that I had to do them everyday: 1. Communicate the vision 2. Give sincere thanks and praise 3. Let others occupy leader space What vital leader activities are on your list? buff.ly/38RBeeP

As a leader, your tone and manner of delivery are especially important when giving feedback. There is a fine line between, “The boss shot down my idea in front of everyone” & “The boss helped me understand why this isn’t the best time for my project idea.” buff.ly/3Dw1ONH

The new year is a perfect time to start tracking events and process that you care about...then develop data-driven tools to work more efficiently and achieve better results. This episode of The Military Leader Podcast is here to help you get started.

Ever come across someone who loves to explain why your idea won’t work? Negativity can stifle innovation, drain energy, and create a toxic work environment faster than you might realize. Check out my latest post in the Habit Series. buff.ly/3Dw1ONH

Ok, it's the last formation before the holiday. How can you make it one to remember? buff.ly/3bKMRFS

A misunderstood hands-off boss...is a lazy boss. Read the rest 👉 buff.ly/3ZCB9Yf