112 - Army Ranger Leadership with Stephen Morris Rookie Leaders Podcast

What is your perception of military leadership?

Military leadership doesn’t come from rank. It also isn’t about barking orders or command & control type of authority.

Stephen Morris joins us on the podcast today to share his experience in Army Ranger School and his time training leadership in armies around the world.

I’m certain he will clear up some of your misconceptions about military leadership.

Having retired now from the Army, Stephen is teaching leadership through his company, Renowned Leadership. You can find out more about Stephen at renownedleadership.com.

And you just have to check out Stephen’s new podcast. He started the podcast with his dad soon after we recorded this episode. Stephen told me about how he considers his dad a great leader and how you have the opportunity to learn from both of them.

Episode Outline:

Ranger school

Differing ranks, but everyone serves as a leader
Success isn’t just about accomplishing the mission
Focus on maintaining accountability
Leaders must listen to those on the team
Extreme conditions demonstrate true leadership characteristics

Training leadership around the world

Divided power - commissioned officers & non-commissioned officers
Decentralized command
Commissioned officers actually rely on the experience and knowledge of non-commissioned officers

Leaders must listen to those in the team

Team members must be trained in leadership before they will accept responsibility
Leadership is about relationships


 
Resources Mentioned:
Renowned Leadership

Stephen and his Dad’s Podcast

The Leadership Calculator

The Leadership Accelerator