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Leadership principles learned in the military: Communicating the ‘why’ is important

Veteran Joe Sanchez writes about leadership lessons in Talent Culture.

Federal News Network Staff

November 11, 2010 5:09 pm

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Veteran Joe Sanchez writes in Talent Culture of four leadership lessons he took away from his experience in the military.

Emphasize the importance of communications
Sanchez tells leaders to encourage candid discussion. He writes, “Communicating the ‘Why’ is just as important, if not more so, than the “How.'”
Develop talent, grow leaders
Mentor up-and-coming leaders.
Value learning
Cross-train employees. Sanchez writes, “This will enable them to see the bigger picture and understand the ‘Why.'”
Accountability
Give credit publicly and privately, helping people to feel they are part of something bigger.

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