Capt. Steven Arango December 21, 2020 Recruits with Alpha Company participate in the Crucible on Parris Island, South Carolina, June 14, 2019. (Sgt. Dana Beesley/Marine Corps)
Leadership is critical for Marines, especially today as the world becomes more complicated and interconnected. Meanwhile, the amount of information and intelligence gathered increases exponentially, as does the expectation of instant comprehension. A failure to grasp these realities and adapt is a failure of leadership an unacceptable result for Marines. So how do we avoid this? Although leadership is a fluid concept, there are certain qualities great leaders exhibit. Similar to warfare, the individuals may change, but the characteristics do not.