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CAMP FOSTER, Japan - Marines and sailors gathered at the Camp Foster Chapel Nov. 8 to discuss leadership and how it affects service members, during a 360-degree leadership seminar.
The seminar was open to all ranks but was directed towards middle leadership and offered tips on how to lead subordinates and peers while displaying leadership qualities to superiors.
“Middle leadership is anyone who has bosses above them and subordinates below them,” said Master Sgt. Kenneth A. Roberts, who presented the seminar and serves as the logistics chief for G-4, supply and logistics, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. “I want people to understand that they can lead, mentor and grow regardless of where they are at and can add value to an organization and its people.”
The purpose of the seminar was to make sure Marines and sailors understand there is even more to leadership than what they have been taught during their time in service.
“The military has great psychologists, doctors and experts that put together different types of leadership classes, but a lot of times we just regurgitate information,” said Roberts. “We don’t delve into the meaning of what the words are and how we can put them into action.”
The seminar discussed how to develop better leadership skills and how to grow as a person while in a leadership position.
“As a leader, you influence everyone around you, not just the people in your direct chain of command,” said Gunnery Sgt. Brian J. Allen, a seminar participant and the food service supply administration chief with MCB Camp Butler, MCIPAC. “You have to know that the things you do affect a lot of people in a lot of ways. While we are sitting in an office making decisions, we have to think about the people our decisions are impacting.”
While the seminar was given to middle leaders, the lessons learned can benefit junior Marines and sailors as well.
“I think this class gave junior Marines hope by (showing them) that they have value and there are things they can do in their current position,” said Roberts.
The idea that a difference can be made from any rank was one of the key points of the seminar.
The seminar highlighted how everyone is an asset, and everyone can teach something, according to Petty Officer 1st Class Nelson F. Lebron, a seminar participant and religious programs specialist with MCB Camp Butler.
“I think this will give the sailors working under me something to emulate,” said Lebron. “If they see that I’m willing to change, they may see that they have things they can change too.”
The seminar also gave the participants a chance to reflect on their own leadership skills.
“I strongly believe in this seminar,” said Allen. “I believe it gave me information and tools that will not only help me grow and be successful as a leader, but will help me look at my peers and leaders that I look up to and determine how I want to grow and what kind of leader I want to be.”
| Date Taken: | 11.08.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 11.14.2012 21:50 |
| Story ID: | 97817 |
| Location: | CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP |
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