Rather, an analysis of applicable aspects of Pattons tenure as the Commander, U. Third Army as pertinent to the concept of operational leadership will be conducted with the purpose being to provide somewhat of a blueprint from which those vying for command at the operational level may draw critical lessons.
View the full text of this report. Accession Number: ADA Title: General George S. Patton: Operational Leadership Personified. Some leaders often feel that they need to have control over every aspect of the operation to ensure its success, even though this is impossible. The Bible gives similar advice. Instead of dominating everything through control and sometimes abuse , we should give others space to do things their way, only giving them a nudge, encouragement or further guidance when necessary.
This was the example that Christ set as well. When Christ felt that His followers were capable, He sent them out to preach the gospel and do the work on their own Matthew Instead, He went His way and focused on His unique mission Matthew These biblical leadership lessons can be difficult to apply. The lessons from history can be seen to apply to different situations in different ways.
Relinquishing a little control so that other leaders can grow is very difficult to do. Only a commander with exceptional confidence in his subordinate commanders and in the professional skill of his fighting divisions could dare risk such a venture.
This not only took courage, confidence, and guts, it required unfaltering discipline and trust throughout his chain of command. We as business leaders can learn a great deal from Patton and his effectiveness on the battlefield. In this one shortly summarized story, we can see various invaluable leadership qualities this man possessed and apply them to a business perspective. Patton had unwavering willpower to pursue these goals and the fortitude to ignore those who believed it impossible.
He possessed long-run vision, ability to discover weaknesses in the competition and waste no time to exploit them. Patton believed he could not lead his men effectively unless he got his hands dirty himself. That way he could understand exactly what he was asking of them. His inspirational style and aura rubbed off on people fighting beside him, and it came from setting a personal example. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. Have the courage to be audacious and the fortitude to resist those who tell you it is impossible or going to fail.
These are just a few examples of the wisdom displayed by one of the most successful military leaders of the past century, an inspiring individual that any business leader can learn a great deal from.
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