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Growing Leadership Expectations on Enlisted Ranks

TITLE: “Seize the Initiative” A perspective of enlisted leadership

Affect of prescriptive or directive leadership approach compared with desired end-state or goal focused leadership approach. Potential of exceeding mission expectations as a result of empowering leadership approach. Create an environment that allows Soldiers to question assumptions and recommend solutions that are outside normal perceived parameters. Development of situational leadership approach in subordinates. Team of Teams approach to leadership.

BIO:

 I have been a Soldier for the past twenty-five years.At seventeen, I entered into service of our nation in pursuit of the challenge to “Be all you can Be.”The Army provided that challenge and ultimately allowed me to realize many personal dreams.I have had the opportunity to lead Soldiers into combat on three occasions and more importantly brought them back from combat to their awaiting Families.My Family, Team-mates and my Father above have been the ones that have pulled me through the hard times.Be it when I was pursuing the coveted Ranger tab, climbing a mountain, or completing a 100 mile foot march; my “battle buddy’s” pulled me through to face tomorrow.One of my favorite mottos is “Iron sharpens Iron” which is an articulation, or description, of how good team companionship can be.Life as a Soldier has been filled with challenge, with diversity, with sacrifice, and with immense joy.

Resume CSM ® Carl J Van Aacken Born in 1966 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina Entered the military in August 1984 He has served in all levels of NCO leadership, from squad leader through Command Sergeant Major, culminating as the director of the Command Sergeant Major Development Program. CSM ® Van Aacken is married to Zulma Van Aacken and has two children Walter and Abby. Military schools: Airborne, Jumpmaster, German Parachute, SERE High Risk Level C, International Morse Code, Thai and Spanish Language Course, Drill Sergeant School, all NCOES thru CSM Course and US Army Ranger School.

Education Associate’s Degree from Central Texas College Bachelor Degree in History and Administrative Management from Excelsior College Masters in Adult Education from Kansas State University Currently pursuing a PhD in Adult Education from Texas State University. Awards and accomplishments include the following: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal-4, JSCM, Army Commendation Medal-9, Army Achievement Medal-3, Airborne Badge, Master Parachutist, German Parachutist, DS Badge, and Ranger Tab