1. Master Chief Baenen has my strongest endorsement for assignment as a Reserve Command Senior Enlisted Leader – Gold Badge. With his extensive knowledge of Coast Guard missions as well as Reserve personnel expertise, MECM Baenen an ideal candidate for a Reserve Gold Badge leadership position. MECM Baenen consistently displays the highest levels of professionalism, experience and empathy that are invaluable to ensuring a healthy Reserve workforce. My confidence in his abilities is such that MECM Baenen has filled in as the…
SGT Newberry achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 97.73% grade point average earning Commandant's List. Her most apparent and strongest attribute is her professionalism; which lead to her being chosen as the student platoon sergeant for the graduation ceremony. SGT Newberry demonstrated the ability to be a team player both in garrison and tactical environments. She supported her fellow noncommissioned officers and makes every effort to build a competent and cohesive team. During all evaluations her preparation and rehearsals were evident and she was ready to train and execute. Her oral history brief was prepared, rehearsed, and executed, earning a superior…
SPC Diakite achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an Overall 89.67 grade point average. SPC Diakite presented a superior performance during his Physical Readiness Training Evaluation, demonstrating what practice and determination will do to overall performance. Executing all commands and movements with precision, he motivated his squad and executed an excellent performance of Squad Drill. SPC Diakite vast knowledge in training and leading soldiers was apparent and resulted in superior rating in Individual Trainning Evaluation covering skill level one task. SPC Diakite executed outstanding navigation skills by finding all four points, earning him a superior score. Displaying…
SPC Kipp achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps NCOA Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with a 86.48% grade point average. She successfully passed the APFT evaluation with a score of 229. SPC Kipp demonstrated that she understood Army correspondence by receiving a satisfactory rating on her evaluation. Her oral presentation was detailed and presented in a well structured manner. SPC Kipp understood the need to research and properly disseminate information which led to a superior rating on her Individual Training Evaluation. Her contribution to the overall success of the team was a display of the potential that she possesses as a leader. SPC Kipp's willingness to lead from the front was on full display as she was selected over her peers…
SPC Norman achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with a Superior overall 92.41% grade point average. He is a very discerning and knowledgeable Soldier who has the potential to develop into a well rounded Non-Commissioned Officer. Due to his superior attention to detail and dedication to upholding standards, he received superior ratings in multiple graded evaluations; to include the Drill and Ceremony evaluation in which he scored 100 out of 100 points. SPC Norman was an essential element in support of the XVIII Airborne Corps Non-Commissioned Officer Academy’s SHARP program; at all times fostering a climate of dignity and respect among his peers.…
SGT Hibbitts is an extremely versatile NCO who has demonstrated in the absence of his Squad Leader that he possesses the capability to excel in positions of higher responsibility. His overwhelming knowledge coupled with his humility will allow him to be a tough,but reasonable leader with the Soldiers and mission always in mind. This NCO should attend ALC immediately. I recommend promotion to Staff…
SPC Baswell achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 95.53 grade point average. SPC Baswell is a Soldier who understands to be a true Army leader you must be both technically and tactically proficient; which was on full display during his time as team leader in the garrison and tactical environment. His leadership traits were clearly distinguishable from that of his peers throughout the course, through his confidence when leading others in a garrison environment. Due to his fierce demand for achievement and individual will to lead others, he was selected to serve as the Platoon Sergeant. SPC Baswell continuously displayed the traits of an effective Noncommissioned…
SPC Labelle achieved he course standards for the XVIII Airborne Corps Basic Leaders Course with an overall GPA of 93.94%. SPC Labelle demonstrated the ability to understand the Army Writing Style through clear and concise writing. SPC Labelle is a accomplished individual who is not afraid to take charge and give purpose, direction, and motivation to his squad and team members in order to succeed in any mission. His ability to share knowledge and vast experiences allowed the entire group to develop professionally and gain a better understanding of the topic of discussion. SPC Labelle's leadership skills during the course indicate that he is a mature Leader to be emulated by his peers. His demeanor and receptive approach to leadership directly…
C/2d Lt. Kelli Bradley, CAP Burlington Composite Squadron NCWG 18 September 2013 Staff Duty Analysis Achievement 9 – Flight Commander Part A: Overview of Requirements 1. 2. CAP Publications Applicable to Flight Commanders Suspenses Required of Flight Commanders…
Lord of the Flies, written by William Golding, has Ralph and Jack Merridew as two of the main characters. As they are on the island, they come between the issues of who is chief and who is not. Both characters display some qualities of a leader in different ways. If I were to pick a leader between the two, I would choose Ralph for he is organized, and thinks of everyone not just himself.…
The purpose of this paper identified trait theories, leadership theories and change strategies that have molded or are molding the policing culture. Change must occur if the culture of police organizations are going to meet the demands of the 21st century and several issues affecting this change were discussed. An in-depth review of the transactional and transformational styles of leadership was seen as being the styles that a leader in the 21st century would want to use to meet the needs of their employees and motivate them toward success and self-actualization.…
Transactional leadership. Using this style is one of the most positive and productive ways a leader can create a great working environment. Employees respond is specific ways to leaders and the transactional leader is the encourager, positive reinforcement, but also the disciplinarian when the situation calls for that kind of leadership.…
Rob Waldron at Score was a part time education center for students from grade 1 to 8 to improve their marks in school Score was founded in 1992 by Alan Tripp, a Stanford MBA with a dream of revolutionizing education in the United States. Within three years Tripp grew the business from a single center with two employees serving a few dozen children to 14 centers with more than 40 employees serving over 3,000 students throughout California. One of the essential elements in Score was hiring academic couches. As a leader Alan Tripp had a great concept, and incredibly talented and dedicated people for working for him. Waldron took over Score in 1996. After taking over he had to ensure that the first thing…
Jim Collins brings to light a new theory of happiness and success after his visit to West Point. “A balanced approach to life and leadership” can help any aspiring leader find happiness, success, and motivation in their career and give them a sense of victory. Collins points out though, that in order to feel this sense of victory, one must also be prepared to experience the act of failing. This sense of failing can help set a foundation for being a humbled and more respectful leader as well. There are three stages to his theory that include success, growth, and service that Collins has laid out in a triangle design.…
There is talk that the nursing shortage is over, but the facts show that there is a substantial nursing shortage which is projected to intensify over the next several years. This fact alone will increase the demand on the remaining nurses leading to nurse burn out and increased turnover rates. Nurses are the largest group of health care professionals in America, but the majority of the nurses are close to retirement age (Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2010). This paper will address the issue of nursing shortage, nurse turnover and how nurse leaders and managers are approaching these issues, along with the personal and professional philosophy of nursing of the author of this paper.…