Accountability Is Needed at all Leadership Echelons
Accountability is one of the most important aspects of leadership, a cornerstone of military doctrine and cultu
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Nationals Share Job Hunting Advice with Young Leaders
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Nationals Share Job Hunting Advice with Young Leaders
“Everyone wants to work in sports.”
That was Katie O’Rourke’s first lesson after her collegiate gymnastics career ended. Speaking Oct. 15 at a Generation Next Forum during the Association of the U.S. Army's 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition, O’Rourke told the audience of specially selected young professionals that she instead pursued an MBA and accepted a job in property management.
How I Grew as a Commander
I was lucky in my career and life. I entered the U.S. Army in 1971 expecting to stay three years; I spent over 37.
‘Leading with Curiosity’ Builds Trust, Relationships
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‘Leading with Curiosity’ Builds Trust, Relationships
One of the most valuable tactics in the art of leadership is getting to know more about people by asking questions and “leading with curiosity,” according to two noted leadership professionals.
In a conversation July 16 at the inaugural LANDEURO Symposium hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army in Wiesbaden, Germany, retired Lt. Col. Joe Byerly, founder of the From the Green Notebook military leadership and professional development website, said that when he was a junior officer, he thought he needed to be the guy with all the answers.
Hodges: Trust Essential to Effective Leadership
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Hodges: Trust Essential to Effective Leadership
As a young lieutenant on his first training assignment in Germany, retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges didn’t yet know the names of his NCOs, but what they taught him about the importance of trust carried him through his career.
Izaguirre: Leadership Begins with Humility
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Izaguirre: Leadership Begins with Humility
Effective Army leaders understand that there is strength in vulnerability, the 46th Army surgeon general said during a recent episode of the From the Green Notebook podcast.
Leading From Europe: Command Rises to Global Threats From an Ideal Location
In war, the side that masters breakthrough technology first often seizes the advantage.
This We'll Defend: Our Promise to America
This year, the U.S. Army celebrates a major milestone. For 2½ centuries, the Army has answered the call to defend this nation.
AUSA Leadership Forum Fosters Trust, Relationships
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AUSA Leadership Forum Fosters Trust, Relationships
Faced with the intense pressures of military life, soldiers must build trust with their teammates and leaders, a senior leader told a group of about 100 young officers and NCOs during the Association of the U.S. Army’s LANPAC Leadership Forum.
“We build trust because we have a common threat, a common problem we have to solve together,” said retired Maj. Gen. Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum, director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.