Character Analysis: Mr. Osborne
Introduction
Mr. Osborne without any formal leadership or music education was able to effectively and successfully lead and maintain control over his band for a number of years. He demonstrated this natural leadership skills that was reinforced through experience and through observing the failures of others. Although this was a difficult time in our Country's history he was able to build trust, communicate with the members, lead by example, create a positive environment through encouragement and extend the bands influence and camaraderie even to the clientele. (Milorad M. Novicevic, et al.,) As a leader in today's Army I have the training and experience to lead and influence Soldiers and Civilians by providing purpose for the missions, the direction to take and the motivation necessary to accomplish the mission. Body
Thee are various leadership styles available and it is the leaders responsibility to know the proper one to use in and given situation. As a leader no mater what style is used the ultimate goal is to influence, provide direction, motivation and purpose so that the mission can be accomplished successfully. ( Leader Development Improvement Guide September 2012). As a senior leader I consider myself to be a life long learner who is aware of my limitations and seeks to know the strength and …show more content…
weakness of those that I lead. I am fully prepared to accept and adjust if unexpected or unplanned situated arises before or during any given mission. Mr. Osborne's team leadership skills reinforced my belief that leaders should live and maintain a positive attitude, effective listening skills, allows innovation, equality and foster an ethical and moral climate where all can be feel comfortable and are welcomed. Taken time to listen to and being aware of the needs of others and providing for those needs shows your interest and care. Rules in any organization is there to maintain law and order and for all to follow, not to be arbitrary applied.
Mr. Osborne example showed that he was an equal and ethical professional in that he enforced the rules without applying unfair discretion. As an Army leader it is my responsibility to cultivate and enforce this same type of behavior in my organization. It is important for all Soldiers to know that whenever a wrong s committed the punishment and justice will be equally applied regardless of rank or status. The standard that Soldiers are professionals should be enforced and shown in there work both on and off duty or in and out of
uniform.
Conclusion
In conclusion it is important to recognize that some of the trust placed in us is been eroded. Some of the causes are due to our inactions, actions or impartial actions. To regain this trust it is now necessary to reinforce our professionalism, our accountability and trustworthiness. The standard need to be maintained so that the Army can continue to function as a cohesive force and a winning team.
Mr. Osborne without any formal leadership or music education was able to effectively and successfully lead and maintain control over his band for a number of years. He demonstrated this natural leadership skills that was reinforced through experience and through observing the failures of others. Although this was a difficult time in our Country's history he was able to build trust, communicate with the members, lead by example, create a positive environment through encouragement and extend the bands influence and camaraderie even to the clientele. (Milorad M. Novicevic, et al.,) As a leader in today's Army I have the training and experience to lead and influence Soldiers and Civilians by providing purpose for the missions, the direction to take and the motivation necessary to accomplish the mission. Body
Thee are various leadership styles available and it is the leaders responsibility to know the proper one to use in and given situation. As a leader no mater what style is used the ultimate goal is to influence, provide direction, motivation and purpose so that the mission can be accomplished successfully. ( Leader Development Improvement Guide September 2012). As a senior leader I consider myself to be a life long learner who is aware of my limitations and seeks to know the strength and …show more content…
weakness of those that I lead. I am fully prepared to accept and adjust if unexpected or unplanned situated arises before or during any given mission. Mr. Osborne's team leadership skills reinforced my belief that leaders should live and maintain a positive attitude, effective listening skills, allows innovation, equality and foster an ethical and moral climate where all can be feel comfortable and are welcomed. Taken time to listen to and being aware of the needs of others and providing for those needs shows your interest and care. Rules in any organization is there to maintain law and order and for all to follow, not to be arbitrary applied.
Mr. Osborne example showed that he was an equal and ethical professional in that he enforced the rules without applying unfair discretion. As an Army leader it is my responsibility to cultivate and enforce this same type of behavior in my organization. It is important for all Soldiers to know that whenever a wrong s committed the punishment and justice will be equally applied regardless of rank or status. The standard that Soldiers are professionals should be enforced and shown in there work both on and off duty or in and out of
uniform.
Conclusion
In conclusion it is important to recognize that some of the trust placed in us is been eroded. Some of the causes are due to our inactions, actions or impartial actions. To regain this trust it is now necessary to reinforce our professionalism, our accountability and trustworthiness. The standard need to be maintained so that the Army can continue to function as a cohesive force and a winning team.