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Influencing others is a core leadership skill in every role you will
have. In addition to recognizing and cultivating the power of networks, this
article highlights three other skills that will help you better inspire, persuade and
encourage your team members to create common goals and achieve results.
This article reached over 16K views in less than a week on the Army U
Press website. “Dear Future Sergeants Major” by Command Sgt. Maj. Tammy
Everett provides reflections of her 30-plus years career and advice relevant to all emerging
leaders. Read it here.
Is your communication style a combat multiplier or a liability? Learn why the
Army should treat interpersonal communication as a perishable tactical skill and how authentic
rapport serves as a more powerful tool for mission success than any formal authority. Read
firsthand operational insights here.
Being a junior leader in the Army demands a mastery of interpersonal communication
skills: the ability to negotiate, motivate, and build rapport with partners, Soldiers,
and peers alike.
—1st Lt. Erica Esterly
As the character of warfare evolves through rapid technological advancements,
continuous Professional Military Education (PME) is essential for developing leaders capable of
navigating complex threats.Beyond academic instruction, the PME classroom builds deep trust and
strong professional networks as leaders from different branches and nations collaborate and
debate strategic ideas together. Ultimately, this combination of rigorous study and peer
relationship-building ensures a highly competent,strategically minded joint force. Read the full
article here.
For the safety and prosperity of the United States, as well as that of our allies and
partners, the national security imperative is clear: we must continue developing and
educating our current and future leaders, both officers and enlisted, throughout their
careers.
—Lt. Gen. Mike Plehn, US Air Force, Retired
Despite rapid technological advancement and integration, the fundamental
burden of leadership remains entirely human. In "The Lethal, Learning
Lieutenant," Charles Faint argues that the most effective future officers will not be those
with the most advanced technology, but those who can adapt and learn the fastest. This article
provides essential, practical advice on managing digital signatures, empowering tech-savvy
subordinates, and leading through degraded communications. Read
the full piece to discover why character and intellectual agility remain the ultimate
weapons on the modern battlefield.