“It is sound planning that invariably earns us the outcome we want; without it, even the gods are unlikely to look with favour on our designs.” (Herodotus, Greek Historian, 484 BC – 425 BC)
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“Haste in every business brings failures.” (Herodotus, Greek Historian, 484 BC – 425 BC)
Theodore Roosevelt’s 20 Key Elements of Leadership
By James M. Strock, a lawyer and the author of Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership (Random House): [Roosevelt] was . . . the greatest executive of his generation. –– Gifford Pinchot “The leader must understand that he leads us, that he guides us, by convincing us so that we will follow him or follow his direction.… Read More
The Fundamental & Principle Elements of Military Leadership
Fundamentals of Leadership The will to dominate combined with the character which inspires confidence. Principles of Leadership To be technically and tactically proficient. Seek Self-improvement. Know your soldiers and be concerned for their welfare. Keep soldiers informed. Set the example. Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished. Train soldiers as a team. Make sound… Read More
How British Army Officers Develop Leadership
Officers in the British Army need a huge range of skills. From understanding tactics to man-management skills, it’s all part of the job. But one of the most important skills for any Army officer is leadership. Being able to lead and motivate soldiers, sometimes in potentially dangerous situations, is not something many people are born… Read More
How To Be An Effective Leader in the British Army
The British Army suggests there are 5 steps to being an effective leader. Draw up a plan: Everything starts from here. You need to know what you’re doing and then decide how to do it and what your soldiers’ roles will be. Get behind it: There’s no point having a plan if you’re not prepared… Read More
USMC: 11 Leadership Principles
11 principles form the foundation of leadership in the United States Marine Corps. The principles are: Be technically and tactically proficient; Know yourself and seek self-improvement; Know your marines and look out for their welfare; Keep your marines informed; Set the example; Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished; Train your marines as a… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 