One of the key elements in business success and even life in general is the ability to demonstrate leadership. Unfortunately, leadership is seldom taught in business school. Most often leaders arise from on the job training. That means managers tend to repeat leadership styles they experienced themselves, and so often perpetuate poor leadership skills. But good leadership skills can be learned and used effectively by almost anyone.
One of the best laboratories for learning and understanding leadership is in the military. A case in point is Alan Snider, Chief Master Sergeant, USAF retired. We recently had a conversation with Chief Al for the Business Builders Round Table Pod Cast.. Al joined the Air Force right out of high school and eventually rose to the highest rank and level of responsibility for an enlisted man in the Air Force. He has much to say about how he learned and applied leadership skills in both military and civilian environments.