Marines and Leadership

Leaders of Marines
There are many awards given out for leadership; however, watching Marines succeed because of the time and effort that their leaders have invested in them can be far more rewarding than any medal or certificate. There are many different methods and theories on leadership; however, some approaches are almost universal amongst leaders. Leadership is a continuous process, which requires limitless dedication that will constantly push Marines to their limits. Leaders should know not to fraternize with their subordinate Marines because of the ramifications that this causes, such as a loss of respect for the leader, and a loss of overall discipline. Leaders should know how to approach their Marines in any situation, and strive to understand their Marines’ strengths and weaknesses in order to help the Marines improve themselves. The subordinates who have good leaders will often put forth an extra effort because their leaders have set higher standards by challenging them, and they will strive to improve their weaknesses because the leader has held them accountable for their actions. Leaders may often find themselves wondering if their leadership has had any effect on their Marines; however, it becomes quite obvious that they are being effective whenever their Marines emulate the example that has been set. Anyone can tell their subordinates to do the right thing, but it takes real leadership to convince subordinates why they should do the right thing and then ensure that they actually do it; this can be accomplished if the leader is continuously doing the right thing, and holding their Marines to the same standard. The commitment that leaders make to their Marines is eternal, and it can show them that their leaders will always be there for them no matter what.
Leaders should always be dedicated to their Marines and show them that commitment at all hours of the day and night. However, some Marines who are placed into a leadership position may claim to be