Leadership Lessons from Gettysburg
[Source: “Leadership Lessons from Gettysburg”, U.S Army, Strategy Bridge, November 17, 2020.]
THE TENETS OF LEADERSHIP ARE UNCHANGING
Military leadership comes in all different forms. It can be embodied in the leadership of troops on a battlefield, or it can occur behind the scenes in moments no less important. The Army defines leadership as influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to improve the organization and accomplish the mission. These bland, doctrinal terms are best brought to life in the form of historical vignettes, a valuable tool for teaching the process of leadership.