Leadership lessons can sometimes come from unexpected places. The recent HBR series on leadership lessons from the military has revealed some interesting insights. This article by Col. Bernard Banks discusses the importance of experiential training in creating leaders that can think critically in a variety of situations.
“The goal is not to teach them what to think, but to enhance their ability to think critically and creatively about the myriad of contingencies posed by a fluid environment — in essence to teach them how to think. ”
Whlie the U.S. military certainly has the resources for extensive training at all levels, its important that you don’t neglect your own individual learning because it seems as though opportunities are not there. See all your experiences as learning experiences.
“Today is the opportunity to prepare for tomorrow, regardless of how much else is going on.”
