The Layers of Leadership (with Command Sergeant Major Bradley Jones)

<p dir="ltr">The best leaders can communicate upsets with their team and then move on. It is important to support and mentor those who do not see themselves as leaders yet by being accountable and honest through word and action.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Command Sergeant Major Bradley Jone's (<a href= "https://twitter.com/AuthorBPJones">@authorBPJones</a>) faith and fortitude brought him into a life of service both in and out of the military. His recent book Treading the Deep is a memoir/guidebook on discovering one’s path as a servant leader.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">With his unstoppable faith, Command Sergeant Major Bradley Jones has the ability to communicate the hows and whats of making great leaders that will form and shape the future of the US military. His attitude and teaching encourage and inspire the notion that no matter what the circumstance, we can all find meaning and vision.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> <br /> “ I would talk to my leaders about that, like, look, the doors can open rapidly, and you need to be ready to step through.” </p> <p dir="ltr">- Command Sergeant Major Bradley Jones</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Key Takeaways:</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Learning about Leadership: You can learn as much from a toxic leader as a good one. Knowing what doesn’t work or what is harmful in a leadership role gives you tools you can use to discover why a leader is good or dysfunctional and toxic.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Different Interpretations are Powerful: Taking multiple perspectives empowers you as a leader when you want to inspire and educate yourself and others. When dealing with complexity, always ask yourself what stance you can take.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Servant Leadership: Over 25 t