Leading from the Front: A Guide to Thriving in Your First 100 Days as an NCO New NCOs: what will your legacy be? As the backbone of the Army, NCOs have a high standard to uphold. This publication on the first 100 days of leadership will help you build a great foundation. View...
The Power of Discipline Did you know the first Army Blue Book was published in 1779? Our earliest leaders understood that standards and discipline are critical to the outcome of battles and overall Army success. Can we do better at instilling them today? Read more here. View...
General Donn Starry on Leadership Experience may be the best teacher, but a wise person learns from the lessons of others. Check out the timeless leadership wisdom pulled from a speech made by Gen. Donn Starry in 1979. Plus, check out the links for “Press On!” and “To Change an Army” at the bottom of the page. View...
Leader Tools Maximize your leadership impact! Use Leader 180 for fast peer feedback or Leader 360 for a broader perspective from your team and superiors. Start your assessment today! {CAC Required} Questions? Reach out to the Athena team here. View...
Warfighting Readiness Starts with You: Four Things to Do Now “Your leaders ask you to prepare the teams, squads, and platoons for the next fight. Are you ready?” In this article, a seasoned Command Sgt. Maj. with 14 deployments shares how to ensure warfighting readiness using lessons he learned through firsthand experience, education, and observation. View...