Week 12
Chamberlain
Chamberlain’s decisions showed how he was a true leader. He was faced with a adverse situation in which he faced a larger and better supplied enemy. He knew his actions would play a major role in the outcome of the battle, and he probability did not know how big of an impact it would be on the war it’s self. The values of being able to visualize the whole battle along with understand the finer points such as his men’s resolve and their determination. This allowed him to first stretch the line using orders the men all ready new. This allowed for them to still keep fighting along with fallowing the orders. These showed his true understanding of the mission. His charge was also a very important decision. He would have lost the hill if he had not made his force appear to be larger than it was. He also understood that while he was part of a large group that mission was to win the battle his subordinates and his leadership where a vital part of the battle. This all showed is ability to lead under fire.
York
SGT York is possibly one of my favorite stores of leadership. Knowing that not only did he object to war, yet when he was called upon he did not hesitate to help his fellow men and save there life’s. The enemy was demonized by the fact that a single solder was afflicting so much damage on their force which had many more than one persons. His demonstration of leadership and resolve actually help the enemy realize that he was a superb leader and they need to surrender if they wanted to live. This also can be seen in how a group of so few was able to control and bring 132 pensioners back with only a few men. This was done while still attacking hidden enemy positions. His resolve of taking pensioners instead of saying that they could take them since they didn’t have enough people to control them showed his compaction, and his core believes.
Follower
Bothe these men where good leaders how ever there is a need for good followers as well. in my diving experience it is important for the divemasters to be followers for the instructors. While the divemasters are still leaders they need to make sure they are following the plan of the instructor. This will allow for the best possible environment for the people looking for leadership from the diving professionals. This illustrates while leadership is need if you don’t have people who know how to follow the leaders then nothing can be taken care of.
