Essay Topic Examples 1. The Impact of Transformational Leadership in Military Operations:
Explore how transformational leadership, characterized by inspiration and charismatic guidance, significantly influences the outcome of military operations, the morale of troops, and the adaptation to rapidly changing combat environments.

2. Servant Leadership: The Backbone of Military Ethics and rofessionalism:
Discuss how the concept of servant leadership, prioritizing the needs of subordinates and fostering a culture of care and commitment, is a critical component in upholding the high ethical standards and professionalism expected in military service.

3. Leadership Lessons from Historic Military Campaigns:
Analyze historic military campaigns to extract valuable lessons about leadership challenges and decision-making processes that can be applied to current military leadership paradigms and training programs.

4. Addressing the Challenges of Gender Diversity in Army Leadership:
Evaluate how the increasing gender diversity within the military is impacting leadership styles and effectiveness, and how the army is adapting its leadership training to ensure inclusivity and…...

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Primary Sources

U.S. Department Over of the Army. ADP 6-22 Army Leadership and the Profession. Headquarters, Department of the Army, July 2019.

U.S. Army Combined Arms Center. ADRP 6-22 Leadership. Headquarters, Department of the Army, August 2012.

MacArthur, Douglas. Duty, Honor, Country: A Speech Delivered to the Corps of Cadets at the United States Military Academy. West Point, NY, May 12, 1962.

Army Leadership Code. An Inspirational Guide. British Army, January 2016.

Collins, Jim. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don\'t. HarperBusiness, 2001.

The Army must continually evolve its organizational culture to reach and exceed the high standards the organization sets for itself, and to fulfill its obligation to the nation as a whole. Soldiers in the Army should always be held accountable for their behaviors and contributions to the organization, but leadership and organizational culture are ultimately what sets the tone and establishes standards of officer comportment. Therefore, it is always important to recognize the role that leadership plays in cultivating the type of ethical climate conducive to effective military action. The most pressing issues in army leadership and management include the establishment of an organizational climate that is solution-focused, built on a solid ethical footing. More specific issues at stake in army leadership relate to the ways current managers cultivate the talents and skills in their subordinates, recognizing high achievers or those with high potential and promoting leadership development within the army.…...

Army Leadership
THE STUFF IT IS MADE OF

A Sacred Agreement and Commitment

Entering the Army is a big and serious decision, which begins with an oath. When Army leaders, soldiers and civilians take the oath, they bind themselves to a sacred agreement and commitment to the country and their subordinates (Schoomaker, 2006). As history witnesses, these men and women of the Army demonstrated exceptional courage, sacrifice and patriotism in numerous battlefields, all the way from the Revolutionary War to the contemporary War on Terrorism. This display of extraordinary capabilities can as well be seen in their orderly rooms, offices, motor pools and training areas not only within national boundaries but throughout the world where they are found. They exemplify the same capabilities and characteristics despite difficulties, wants and risks in the execution of their tasks and expectations. For their heroism, they deserve nothing less than a capable, professional, and upright leader. They…...

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Schoomaker, P.J., U.S. Army General (2006). Army leadership. Field Manual FM

6-22 (FM 22-100). Headquarters, Department of the Army.

So was this true for Cornwallis, who must bear the dubious association of his side's historical failure to retain the American
colonies even as evidence suggests that his best efforts were extended as
exemplary traits of leadership. Certainly, as Buchanan reports, "it is
also a measure of his leadership that in all the actions in which we have
observed him his militia performed like seasoned regulars." (Buchanan, 190)
This relationship between leader and organizational members is an expected
demand of the military.
Perhaps more surprising and pleasing with consideration of unique
anecdotal detail of the Buchanan text is the core competency listed by the
military requiring "the ability to operate in an environment, encompassing
higher and lower command structures, and using one's influence outside the
traditional chain of command." (DoA, 67) This means that a leader is
expected even such formally and bureaucratically impacted contexts to hold
a certain degree of freedom extended from his own unique insights and
skills. That is to denote…...

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Works Cited

Buchanan, J. (1999). The road to Guilford Courthouse: The American

Revolution in the Carolinas. Wiley.

Department of the Army (DoA). (2006). Army Leadership: Competent,

Confident, and Agile (FM6-22). Defense Link. Online at

 

nual.pdfhttp://www.defenselink.mil/Blogfiles/Blogassets/20080422ColReiderfieldma 

Leadership
Course No -- Leadership

It had often been said earlier that leadership is an inherent quality in certain individuals, but there are also leaders who are made through management institutions, by organizations, through institutions like the armed forces and even through political relationships, etc. There are certain qualities that a leader must have or develop to be a leader and remain a leader and those are the subject matter of discussion now.

The situation in the world is changing and it has come to a position in the beginning of the twenty-first century, that certain characteristics are seen as requirements for being able to influence future changes. Some of them are the ability to bring together individuals as much as possible for them to take a collective action, demonstrate collaborative decision and inclusive decision making for the entire group, maintain a flexible and responsive reaction in reference to all changes, be ready…...

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REFERENCES

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Leboeuf, Maureen K. "Developing a Leadership Philosophy" Retrieved from http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/milreview/leboeuf.htm

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Army Leadership
Informal and Collective Leadership

Many people believe that the leader in any group or organization is one of the most important factors necessary to achieve the group's objectives. As a result of the perceived importance of the formal leadership, this role receives a lot of attention and a plethora of research has been conducted to better understand the qualities and actions of leaders that can make them successful in a range of different situations. However, there are other aspects of leadership that are beginning to attract more attention extend the focus of leadership beyond the leader themselves. For instance, some research has focused on shared and distributed leadership as well as the related theories. As the Army continues to evolve into a new generation of warfare the need for decentralized command structures has grown more salient and thus the attention on leadership research has broaden its focus from the traditional…...

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References

Bass, B. (1999). Two decasdes in research and development in transformational leadership. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 9-32.

Friedrich, T., Vessey, W., Schuelke, M., Ruark, G., & Mumford, M. (2009). A Framework for Collective Leadership. Retrieved from U.S. Army Research Institute:  http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a544438.pdf 

Martin, D. (2007). The Collective Leadership Framework. Retrieved from Ethical Leadership:  http://www.ethicalleadership.org/uploads/2/6/2/6/26265761/collective_leadership_framework_workbook.pdf

Leadership
Phase 1 Discussion Board

Sustainability science is the study of sustainability. This starts with defining sustainability, and then figuring out how to apply this concept to different types of human activity. My research falls into sustainability science is that it is related to the issue of water management. Water is a critical resource for survival, and it is important that we find ways to manage the supply of water better in order to ensure survival. There are many people in Africa who do not have clean drinking water (most people, actually) so this is a very important issue.

I see sustainability as an interdisciplinary science. Transdisciplinary goes beyond interdisciplinary, where researchers work outside their own specialty to tackle holistic problems. Sustainability certainly qualifies as holistic but it is a massive issue that affects all life on earth, so it is not something that a scientist, politician or any other single entity can…...

Ethical Issues Facing the Army Leadership Today
The United States military is facing a host of ethical issues today. A number of allegations in recent months regarding questionable ethical behavior -- as well as that which is decidedly unethical -- have afflicted nearly every segment of the armed forces including the Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and the Marines. Moreover, these instances of amoral and immoral behavior have also been widely reported in the media, which is affecting public perception of this branch of the country so that the public's view of Army leadership's unethical conduct is a snapshot of the ethical problems facing the Army today. Allegations have involved a host of offenses including bribery, cheating on examinations, sexual assaults, inebriation, drug use, unwarranted behavior in combat situations, and others. This paper will illustrate a number of different dimensions of this situation, including the need for ethics at both an…...

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References

ABC 7. (2014). Defense Secretary Hagel addresses ethical issues in military. www.wjla.com Retrieved from  http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/02/defense-secretary-hagel-addresses-military-ethics-99943.html 

Baldor, L.C. (2014). Misconduct in Army forcing more soldiers out. www.military.com Retrieved from  http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/02/16/misconduct-in-army-forcing-more-soldiers-out.html 

Bowman, T. (2014). New military ethics chief will face a full plate. www.npr.com Retrieved from  http://www.npr.org/2014/02/21/280759181/new-military-ethics-chief-will-face-a-full-plate 

Johnson, K.D. (1974). Ethical issues of military leadership. Online Information for the Defense Community. Retrieved from http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA511023

The Army offers unparalleled opportunities for leadership development, and not just at the theoretical level but also at the practical and applied stages. Nowhere is leadership more important than in the military, which is why the principles taught in this course will continue to resonate with me as I progress in my career. While every lesson has something to offer, the modules on leadership theories and on ethics have proved especially helpful for me to gain insight into different styles and approaches. For example, Big Man theory, trait theory, and situational leadership theories all apply to the Army. Because I have a better understanding of the diversity of leadership styles, my attitudes about leadership have changed since taking this course. Some leaders are more effective as transactional managers, focused on specific tasks and goals, but lack the big picture vision that sets apart servant leaders and visionary leaders. I appreciate…...

Leadership is a term that can mean many things to many people in many situations. It can refer to a sergeant in the U.S. Army leading his men through minefields to track down enemy combatants in Afghanistan. It can mean the fastest car in a NASCAR race and it can allude to the young man in a Sunday School class who takes over competently when the regular teacher is unable to be present.
When discussing leadership it is helpful to use examples of people who showed leadership in various ways. The best-selling book by Michael Abrashoff (It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy) offers a wonderful glimpse into how a captain took over a Navy ship that was ranked very low in its capabilities because of a number of serious problems with personnel, with equipment, and obviously with leadership.

In Abrashoff's book the author reviews the…...

As a political leader, we can refer to Napoleon Bonaparte and his actions as First Consul and Emperor of the French. The shared goal with his followers was to promote the French Revolution ideals in Europe through continental domination and, at the same time, to bring glory to the country and its army. Napoleon's soldiers, the 'followers', believed in the ideals of French supremacy and glory in Europe and fought for 20 years to achieve it, from Spain to Russia.

As a community leader, Martin Luther King is an example of how the interests of a community (in this case of a minority) could be promoted and defended through direct action. Again, the social component is very important in characterizing this leadership example, as well as the common objectives that the followers and leader strived to achieve.

As a religious leader, Mohammed is the best example of the social interaction between leader…...

Leadership Style Book Review: Summary of Book
"Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be broken," reads the quotation on the title page of 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Leader: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team ants, by management guru John C. Maxwell. The word 'leadership' on its own often brings to mind rather stultifying and outdated modalities of leading by command, much like a general, or cliches about being true to one's values. Besides, few readers will be put in charge of a military unit, or hold the title of CEO -- but virtually every individual who participates in the business world will one day either lead or be part of a team designated to work on a particular product or target area of interest for the company.

To suit the needs of today's marketplace and corporate structure, thus John C. Maxwell offers a different concept and ideal…...

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Works Cited

Maxwell, John. (2002) 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Leader: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants. Atlanta, Georgia: Maxwell Motivation, Inc.

Many of these modern characteristic of a leader have been passed down to us in the form of the business and political leaders. For example, a company leader or business manager nowadays will certainly be required to have charisma, to be able to organize his personnel so as to obtain the desired strategic and tactical results. It is by being a respected personality and by a certain charisma that the leader is able to impose his will over the rest of the employees. This is perhaps the best reflection of a meritocracy at work, as well as that of its most important benefits.

The meritocracy-based leadership view is certainly the most inspiring. There are several reasons for this. First of all, this type of view guarantees that the best leaders make it to the top rather than that they are selected based on birth and rank criteria. This will guarantee that…...

Leadership
After the departure of LTC wood the lieutenant colonel that was in command a battalion in the 56th Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT), there was a change of command. There was a new brigade leadership team that assumed responsibility for the period of pre-deployment and train-up. The paper will look at an analysis of the leadership problem that the new brigade leadership had. There will be a proposal on the solving of the leadership problem and finally an analysis of the expected outcome from the solutions that have been proposed.

Problem identification

There was an indication that the leadership performed well within Afghanistan given the circumstances. However there were various leadership challenges that were presented which required attention. First of all there were incompatible communication systems that crippled command and communication throughout the brigade. Due to the varied battlefield, electronic and environmental conditions leaders were often required to carry multiple radios for…...

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References

Cherry, K.(2013).What is problem solving? Retrieved July 20, 2013 from  http://psychology.about.com/od/problemsolving/f/problem-solving-steps.htm 

Sieck, W.(2013). Critical Thinking Skills: What are They and How Do I Get Them? Retrieved July 20, 2013 from  http://www.globalcognition.org/head-smart/critical-thinking-skills/ 

SkillsYouNeed.com.(2013). Problem Solving. Retrieved July 22, 2013 from  http://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/problem-solving.html 

University of Kent Careers and Employability Service. (2010). Problem Solving and Analytical Skills. Retrieved July 20, 2013 from  http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/problem-solving-skills.htm

Leadership of Wellington
The British general Arthur Wellesley beautifully fits the model of a maverick military commander offered by obert Harvey in his work Maverick Military Leaders, the Extraordinary Battles of Washington, Nelson, Patton, ommel, and Others. Maverick Military Leaders discusses Wellesley's first (and significant) battle against Maratha forces at the Battle of Assaye. In Harvey's formulation, the future Duke of Wellington can be understood to exhibit most, if not all, of the sixteen traits found in successful battlefield commanders; and indeed, Wellington would go on to defeat Napoleon and end the putative emperor's reign at the decisive Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The victory at Waterloo would secure Britain's position as a great power vis a vis continental politics and affairs for the next century-and-a-half. It can be fairly said that the qualities of leadership that Wellesley displayed at Assaye were a precursor in his eventually becoming one of the…...

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References

Cavendish, Richard. (2003) History Today. www.historytoday.com/richard-cavendish/battle-assaye

Harvey, R. (2008). Maverick Military Leaders, the Extraordinary Battles of Washington, Nelson, Patton, Rommel, and Others. Skyhorse Pub Co Inc.

There are several different types of army leadership styles that can produce the desired results among the armed forces.  Leadership in the army differs a little from leadership in other scenarios because some type of followership is built into the armed forces. The main leadership styles that you are likely to encounter in the army are transactional, transformational, servant, and autocratic. 

Transactional leadership is the type of leadership one most often encounters in the military.  It is based in structure and relies strongly on both rewards and penalties.  Rather than collaborating with subordinates, the transactional leader....

Army Leadership: A Guide to Success in Command
When crafting an essay title on army leadership, it is essential to keep in mind the key elements that you want to focus on in your writing. Some potential approaches could include highlighting specific leadership qualities or techniques that are crucial in the military context, examining case studies of successful military leaders, or discussing the importance of effective leadership in achieving mission objectives. Additionally, incorporating keywords such as "strategy," "tactics," "decision-making," or "teamwork" can help to convey the central themes of your essay. By carefully considering the main ideas you wish to convey....

Effective Army Leadership: A Catalyst for Mission Success and Team Cohesion

Introduction:

Leadership plays a pivotal role in the success of any organization, and the military is no exception. Army leadership, in particular, demands exceptional qualities and skills to effectively lead and motivate soldiers in diverse and demanding environments. This essay examines the key principles and practices of effective army leadership, highlighting its impact on mission success and team cohesion.

Essential Principles of Army Leadership:

Integrity: Army leaders must embody unwavering honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct. They set an example for their soldiers, fostering trust and respect.
Mission Orientation: Leaders prioritize mission accomplishment....

Army leadership plays a crucial role in shaping effective military strategies by providing the framework and guidance needed to make strategic decisions that lead to mission success. The foundation of Army leadership is built on principles that emphasize the importance of integrity, accountability, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. These core values are essential in creating a cohesive and efficient military unit that can effectively carry out complex and demanding missions. By understanding how the foundation of Army leadership influences strategic decision-making, we can see how these principles are integrated into the planning and execution of military operations.