Tim Grover's Relentless

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As leaders begin assuming greater responsibility, they begin forging their own leadership philosophy. Capable leaders learn from their mistakes and consistently make the next “right” decision. However, one leadership style is not enough to be successful in the Army. Given the vastly different situations Army leaders are expected to perform in, adaptability is key. I believe the most effective and important styles of leadership are transformational, bureaucratic, and transactional leadership. Talent and natural ability will only get you so far. Time and time again, it is the underdogs who have outworked the competition because they know of their own disadvantages. In some capacity, everyone can identify their own weaknesses. However, those who …show more content…
The world is full of incredibly talented people who never succeed at anything. They show up, do what they do, and if it doesn’t work out, they blame everyone else because they believe talent should be enough. It’s not a problem. If you want to be truly successful, you can’t be content with ‘pretty good’. You need to find extra gear” (Grover, 2013). It takes a transformational leader to recognize weaknesses and offer a clear vision to succeed. Prior to the 1980 Winter Olympics, the United States National hockey team lost 10-3 in an exhibition match against the Soviet Union. The Soviets won the last four Olympic gold medals, defeated NHL teams, and held a record of 27-1-1. The United States, on the other hand, was made up entirely of college athletes due to NHL players being ineligible to participate. Given the seemingly insurmountable task of defeating the Soviets, Herb Brooks rallied his team with the fact they were representing the United States. Each practice in the months leading up to the Olympics seemed more like a military training event than a hockey practice. Herb Brooks broke down his team mentally, but in doing so, made the young national team stronger and more …show more content…
He seemed zoned out and was just going through the motions. This week we had a Field Training Exercise. I assigned this Battle Buddy to be one of my Team Leaders, much to his dismay. However, the increased responsibility kept him busy and on task. Instead of seeming lethargic, he was focused and motivated. The following week, he was assigned to be the Platoon Guide. Bureaucratic leadership gives leaders the responsibility and authority necessary to put Soldiers in situations where they can be most effective. “The real world doesn’t reward perfectionists”. It rewards people who get things done” -(Ziad K Abdelnour). Transactional leadership rewards success and punishes failure. Leaders employing this style define clear measures of success and specific rewards for achieving the goal. According to Leaders.com, attributes of transactional leadership include short-term and long-term performance measures, rewards hard work, and holds employees accountable. David Allen’s Getting Things Done discusses a productivity methodology designed to manage tasks and responsibilities effectively. His principles are aligned with those of transactional
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