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Article 05: Six (6) Phases of Leadership Part 1
This month's blog will be broken into two parts covering the Six Phases Of Leadership (POL). Before we begin, it's important to note that John C. Maxwell heavily inspired me in his book, Five Levels Of Leadership. My goal is to expand his work and share the leadership principles I learned throughout my 15 years of military service. One unique difference between military and civilian leadership is how often leaders transfer into new roles. For example, I have never been in a leadership role for longer than one year. However, I see it as a strength because it has developed a mindset that has allowed me to create a unified team in a short period.
Article 04: Defining A PAL Part 2
In the previous blog, I set the foundation by providing 11 examples defining a Purposeful Accountable Leader (PAL). In this blog, we will finish explaining a PAL by arming you with the final 10 examples. I would love to hear how you would define a PAL? Reach out and share your thoughts, emotions, or lessons learned. Below are the final 10 examples to help deepen your understanding of a PAL:
Article 03: Defining A PAL Part 1
In the previous blog, I defined what leadership means to me. This month's blog will dive into my vision for building a Purposeful Accountable Leader (PAL). I will frequently use the term PAL, and it is essential to spend some time to clearly defining this term. However, this month's blog will be broken into separate parts, given the size. The first part will cover the first 11 examples of a PAL. In a second blog released on 15 July, the final 11 examples are provided to help deepen your understanding of a PAL. Below are the first 11 examples:
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