Army leaders are the competitive advantage the Army possesses that
technology cannot replace nor be substituted by advanced weaponry and
platforms. Today's Army demands trained and ready units with agile,
proficient leaders. Developing our leaders is integral to our
institutional success today and tomorrow. It is an important investment
to make for the future of the Army because it builds trust in
relationships and units, prepares leaders for future uncertainty, and is
critical to readiness and our Army's success. Leader development
programs must recognize, produce, and reward leaders who are
inquisitive, creative, adaptable, and capable of exercising mission
command. Leaders exhibit commitment to developing subordinates through
execution of their professional responsibility to teach, counsel, coach,
and mentor subordinates. Successful, robust leader development programs
incorporate accountability, engagement, and commitment; create agile and
competent leaders; produce stronger organizations and teams...