Courtesy Photo | Col. Christopher Sharpsten, 82nd Sustainment Brigade commander, and Massena, N.Y.,...... read more read more
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FORT BRAGG. N .C. - My time with the 82nd Sustainment Brigade comes to an end on 28 March 2013. Every day with this Brigade was a gift. I applaud the achievements and dedication of our soldiers. I am proud of the dynamic leadership provided by the best of our noncommissioned officers and officers. They built the credibility and reputation of the mighty 82nd Sustainment Brigade through their daily example.
This is not a farewell. This is a call to remain the best. Inculcate the culture of leadership that you developed while in the Brigade and export it throughout the sustainment community and U.S. Army. Remain at the forefront of leadership and shape the future. The Army must be the Nation’s service of choice for any ground operation. To rise to that level, we must possess the world’s best military leadership at all echelons. I need you to provide that leadership.
Regardless of where you go or your future unit of assignment, I charge you with four mandates: (1) Accomplish the Mission Today; (2) Build and Foster Teams; (3) Develop Leaders for Tomorrow; and (4) Inspire Leadership.
Your first priority must be completing today’s mission. Good commanders will establish the vision; communicate a clear intent; and direct action to achieve results. This guides the unit and provides long-term effectiveness. Exercise efficient use of scarce resources to accomplish tasks today while maintaining readiness for future missions. Leaders who achieve this will be rewarded with opportunities. Make your own luck and shape opportunities for your units.
The success of our Army relies on teamwork. You must be skillful with interpersonal relationships. Talk with your subordinates, peers, and superiors. Communication is essential in establishing relationships and building consensus. Be the team builder that achieves synergy across units and achieves results on a magnitude far beyond your current echelon of leadership.
As you and I transition to other positions and other locales, we leave behind a legacy. The legacy is defined by the caliber of leadership you leave behind. Create a lasting and relevant impact by developing a cadre of high quality leaders that continue to make the unit great. Train, resource, and empower subordinates. Give guidance and provide them opportunities to test their skills. The crucible of experience is the best laboratory to foster maturity and learning. For those special few at the top of the talent pool, dedicate time and energy to mentor them. They will become the future leaders of our Army and it is in our best interest to exercise explicit effort to groom them for the future. Establish your leadership legacy.
You must be the living embodiment of U.S. Army leadership. We are the best Army in the world because of people like you who dedicate themselves to a higher calling. Embrace it and demonstrate it daily. Be competent. Radiate character. Inspire optimism. Take charge and shape the future.
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| Date Taken: | 02.14.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 02.19.2013 13:40 |
| Story ID: | 102221 |
| Location: | FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Hometown: | MASSENA, NEW YORK, US |
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