Reach out and recognize them. I make it a habit to recognize excellence both within and outside the ASAALT organization. There have been times when I needed to convince people on the other end of the telephone line that it really was me calling to congratulate them or thank them, but it is worth it! The enthusiasm generated is a real combat multiplier and builds cohe- siveness as a team.
It takes years to develop senior lead- ers, and your qualities of leadership may emerge slowly, through education and experience. Still, it is important to prepare for the responsibilities of leadership at any level and be ready when the opportunity arrives. At some point, you may encoun- ter failure or disappointment of one kind or another. Do not be deterred; stay true to your values. Success is a journey.
The bottom line is that the Army acqui- sition community has an important role in giving our warfighters a decisive advan- tage. Our men and women in uniform depend upon you to provide them with the world’s best, most technologically advanced weaponry and equipment so they can complete the mission and come home safely to their families and their friends. It does not get any more impor- tant than that. Hooah!
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
(Top) In addition to testing the network, the Army’s series of Network Integration Evaluations (NIEs) is providing opportunities for new leadership experiences. Here, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division (2/1 AD) Soldiers participate in the NIE held this summer. (U.S. Army photo.) (Center) Mentoring future leaders is an important aspect of developing a strong workforce. Here, 2/1 AD, Special Troops Battalion Soldiers brief future Soldiers from the Delayed Entry Program on the XM-7 Spider Networked Munition System during a visit to Condron Airfield at White Sands Missile Range, NM, as part of the NIE. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Sinthia Rosario.) (Bottom) Interaction between Army leaders and future Soldiers helps encourage those entering the workforce to take on leadership roles. Here, ROTC Cadet Frank Loxsom (center left) from California State University at Fullerton receives a coin from GEN Robert W. Cone, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Cadets spend a month experiencing and developing leadership during Cadet Troop Leader Training. (U.S. Army photo by Annie Gammell, TRADOC.)
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