The pillars of Army leadership
In 1973, the U.S. Army training manual outlined a leadership philosophy called “Be, Know and Do.” Over the years, a number of leaders have credited that philosophy for their success.
Here’s how you can apply it:
Here’s how you can apply it:
- Be, by embodying loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.
- Know, by mastering what you need to know in your field, such as technical knowledge, world trends and relevant skills.
- Do, by engaging in three activities:
- Influencing (making decisions and motivating people).
- Operating (reaching immediate objectives).
- Improving (helping your organization do better).
- Influencing (making decisions and motivating people).