A170 Tom Rozman Reflects on Dean George S. Odiorne—An Experience with a Professor and Leader of Note

Above: Dr. George S. Odiorne Article by A170 Tom Rozman In an academic career one meets many types of faculty.  Some are uniquely inclined to the academic function as lecturers or professors.  Some indicate innovation.  Some indicate a sense of the leader and do prove exceptional mentors.  I had the privilege to engage one such…

A170 Tom Rozman: The Importance of Sharing the Misery with Your Troops

Above: U.S. Army Engineer Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia (72nd Engineer Company) Observing an Engineer Platoon Leader in a tough Environment of Change Article by A170 Tom Rozman There are times in a military career when a leader is confronted with reorganizations and mission change that do not always synchronize well in terms of developing tactics,…

A170 Tom Rozman: “To understand this life and these soldiers, an experience like this is a necessity.”

Above: Patch of the 1st Cavalry Division The Division Commander’s Idea—An Exercise in Leadership,  “Service Support Officer Ride Alongs” Article by A170 Tom Rozman As we learn from our ever-expanding experience, leadership takes many forms.  For those who have served in large formations of any army we have likely in some way noted the phenomenon…

A170 Tom Rozman: Perspective on The Organization of the United States Corps of Cadets and the Cadet Corps Organization of Other Cadet Corps as Leadership Laboratories

Above: United States Corps of Cadets Article by A170 Tom Rozman From a five-decade perspective as a member of cadet organizations and user of the cadet organization model to develop leaders, I think there is some value in reflecting on the contribution of cadet corps organizations as valuable experiential leadership laboratories for the developing leader. …

A170 Tom Rozman: A Leader by Example—A Mentor of Many

Above: Yeoman Elizabeth B. Rozman, U.S. Navy Article by A170 Tom Rozman In the early 1950s the role of women as leaders and mentors in the mainstream venues for such example were much more constrained relative to the present situation.  Nevertheless, courageous young women were making a difference even in this era.  Some would have…

A170 Tom Rozman: Perspectives Regarding the Assistant Division Commander Leadership Role in a Maneuver Division

Above (l-r): The Colors of the 1st Cavalry, 2nd Infantry and 1st Armored Divisions Article by A170 Tom Rozman A recent professional conversation with a colleague keyed a thought.   There might be value from a leadership perspective regarding the sharing of close proximity personal observations of the assistant division commander function in a maneuver division…

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