The ALX Bulletin July 2024
Leaders Build Trust
No man is a leader until his appointment is ratified in the minds and hearts of his men.
- United States Infantry Journal, 1948
Influential leadership starts with trust. Organizational climates thrive when leaders consistently
build relationships, establish mutual respect, demonstrate good character, and develop shared understanding through communication. Read on to find out how you can lead with trust and even influence beyond your chain of command.
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Execute Today [Content You Can Use Immediately]
Competent leaders garner trust. ACCESS all the resources the Army offers for self-development to include the Army Credentialing Program, tuition assistance, Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST), and Army Personnel Testing to determine your eligibility for specialized training.
Is this skill in your toolkit? We all know what empathy is, but how do we use it objectively? Is it a sign of weakness? Read on for an engaging perspective of what it can do for your leadership.
There’s cool, and then there’s Army COOL. COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) helps Service Members find information on certifications and licenses related to their military occupation and civilian careers. Use what you do everyday to create a successful future.
Work smarter, not harder. Why create training exercises from scratch, when you can access a repository of them to plan and develop unit training? Check out the Exercise Support Application (ESA) created by TRADOC G-2 here.
Prepare For Tomorrow [Content to Improve Your Organization]
Sustainment gives the advantage necessary to win. As one of the most important capabilities in support of large-scale combat operations (LSCO), senior NCOs should know about this this quick access document that provides a holistic understanding of the Sustainment enterprise and roles and responsibilities.
Do you know your unit’s culture statement? Is it possible to have a culture statement that people remember and identify with? This author shares a key question to ask when designing one that is simple, clear, and memorable.
Leadership. Is it a process, activity, or both? Either way, it requires an investment of time and energy. This article from a senior NCO gives perspective on the importance of developing and mentoring lieutenants.
Learn Always [Content to Help You Think]
Do you know how to gain commitment from those you lead? Here’s a hint: It all starts with building trust. This training will prepare you with techniques and strategies to build trust AND assess trustworthiness in others.
Fill in the blank: is the secret of war. This informative article from the Army Communicator discusses enabling maneuver LSCO and the role of leaders and Soldiers in creating an asymmetric advantage.
Foster excellence in your unit. This Sergeant's Time Podcast hosts leaders who discuss the why and how of establishing positive dynamics and trust between COs and NCOs.
Yes, you CAN talk like a leader. Have you ever worried you don’t communicate as well as you would like? Well you can by strategically developing leadership communication skills with this communication skills program for junior NCOs available through the Center for Army Leadership.
Army 2030: Our Near Peer Adversarial Capabilities. The Army is shifting its’ focus back to LSCO. This episode of TRADOC Talks will help you understand the current threat and operational environment.
Get Involved [Opportunities for YOU to Drive Change]
We all have to start somewhere. By now, you may have heard of the Chief of Staff of the Army’s (CSA) Harding Project, an important initiative to renew the Army’s professional publications and invigorate professional writing and discourse in the Army. Even if you don’t think you can write, everyone can start somewhere and the Army wants you to! Check out this podcast on getting started.
Make Army history as a Harding Fellow. The application window for the second cohort will open in August. Learn more here.
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