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time; never really knowing that I would ever be a General Officer someday. My role as a mentor did not start when I be- came a General Officer, I really started to understand this as a Major, right after my time in Company Command. It was during that time as a Battalion S3 and Executive Officer that I wanted to ensure the young Captains who were either in Company Command or wait- ing to take a company had someone to whom they could reach out when they had questions or concerns. I had just walked down that path and, though I didn’t do everything perfectly, I could at least advise them on what not to do. I have really taken this idea of Men- torship seriously and I attempt to never turn down an opportunity to conduct a Leader Professional Development session or to mentor officers, and really any young men and women regardless of their affiliation (to the military). I believe being a Servant Leader is essential to being a good leader. True leaders know that we are here to serve those who are a part of our organizations. People just need to know you care and you will sup- port them, thereby creating opportuni- ties and environments where they can achieve and surpass their potential. Additionally, people just want to know that you are willing to do the work; not run from it and not just be the
serving in the Army; and the other two working today). What we are most proud of is that they are all college graduates and are “completely” on their own…Yes!!! But we are extremely proud of them. I hope they can tune in virtually; they said they would. But again, we are boring parents, so we never know!” Finally, my wife…I can only sum what she means to me in scripture, and that’s Proverbs 31; a woman who is mighty; virtuous; shows strength; and displays generosity…she is all that and more…and the icing on the cake - she’s
Beautiful! Baby I love you! Finally, I know that 'To whom much is given, much is required.' That lives with me in everything I do; and it will always be how I approach what I do. Our Soldiers deserve it; our leaders deserve it; our Army deserves it; and our communities and nation deserve it! God bless our Army…and may God bless America! Thank you! On Mentorship and Servant Leadership “First and foremost, I have learned from some truly outstanding mentors who I have watched and observed over
True leaders know that we are here to serve those who are a part of our organizations. People just need to know you care and you will support them, thereby creating opportunities and environments where they can achieve and surpass their potential.” “
Working with Junior Officers “I want young leaders to know that anything is possible if you put in the work. I also try to reinforce being leaders of character and have a good reputation. You really want people to believe and know that you exhibit all the defining qualities essential to lead at the highest levels and lead large organizations. I make myself accessible to any junior leader (commissioned or
Leader who is good at giving orders. Regarding challenges: what I know is that serving for more than thirty years in our Army, I have been faced with a multitude of challenges. What I know is that losing folks who serve with you, family members you love dearly and (for me and my wife Monica) is tough. We look back, and in some cases not being able to spend the time we would have loved with them
hurts more than anything. We can never go back and recreate the past; we have to cherish the memories and strive to make each one of them proud of the impact we aspire to make each and every day. The highest moments of my career has been seeing two of my sons serve in the Army. I take pride in know- ing that at one point in time, three of us are wearing the uniform and serving in the United States Army.”
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