Targeting Leadership | Episode 1 featuring Major General Simeon G. Trombitas, Retired

During this interview, Major General Simeon Trombitas, Retired, shares his experience as a leader in the U.S. Army.  Specifically, he shares his view on effective leadership which includes:

• How soldiers are trained to be effective troops and leaders.
• How troops assimilate to the culture.
• What good leaders do.
• Leading across subcultures.
• The importance of effective communication.
• How to overcome initial impressions and overlook biases.
• Why bad leaders aren’t revealed by soldiers.
• The requirement and importance of a second language.
• How providing latitude results in peak performance.
• The act of managing is imposing your will while leading is gaining acceptance and buy in to reach a common goal.
• Advice for new soldiers.
• How to learn more about the Green Beret Foundation: https://www.greenberetfoundation.org

Targeting Leadership