Very good breakdown of Major Winters and leadership. One thing I have learned from being in Civil Air Patrol, JROTC and the US Air Force is leaders not only stand up for themselves, they stand up for others. Because of this there is a reciprocal effect built upon respect going both ways where your subordinates will stand up for you. This was demonstrated when Sobel disciplined Winters for what Luz did imitating Major Horton and getting in trouble for cutting the fence as ordered by Major Horton (played by Luz). When Sobel found out Major Horton was on leave in London he knew he had been duped. As revenge he made up the charge against Winters to show the company who was boss. In response to Sobel's fake charge, Winters stood up for himself requesting trial by Court-Martial. Easy Company sergeants stood up for Winters by petitioning to turn in their stripes rather than going into combat with Sobel as CO. This defines Easy Company under Dick Winters. Everyone learned to have each others back by Winters example.
Being an outstanding, effective leader is difficult, you are often the fence between CEOs, business owners, or board of directors and those below you. You sometimes have to make tough decisions or give directives that won't be popular. I couldn't even imagine how hard that would be in the military, on the front lines during war time. 1. Put the needs of your team, crew, or employees before your own. 2. When something goes wrong, step forward and put that responsibility on your own shoulders, when things are great, give all the recognition to your people. 3. Real respect doesn't come from your title or position, it's earned through job knowledge, fairness, hard work, and professionalism. 4. Being a good listener. Hear what they are telling you, don't pass it off as unimportant. 5. Recognize hard work, outstanding performance, or great attitude with recognition in front of their peers, take them to lunch, give them a little gift or perk, but most of all, thank them. 6. Be a good communicator, let them know what's going on. 7. Take the time to deal with everybody as separate individuals, everyone has different priorities and motivations. 8. Be totally honest and moral. 9. When an error is made, it isn't important who made it, but identify and remedy the process that allowed it to happen. 10. Weed out the dishonest, the lazy, and people with bad attitudes. If you can't get them to change, then transfer or fire them, they create a toxic environment. It's not fair to the rest of people who work so hard. 11. Strive for excellence from yourself and your people every day. 12. Stand up for your people, shelter them from bad company policy or poor decisions from above when possible. 13. Know when to disobey orders or the rules. 14. Spend the time to mentor those bright, hardworking people who want to learn and advance, even if it means you may eventually lose them. In my many years, I have seen many who are bosses, but very few real leaders. Most fail at No. 1, some may give lip service to servant/leadership but certainly don't put it into practice when it matters. Many lack honesty, others guys fail in the professional/moral area by messing around with women that are under them or in their employ.
You summed up Winters' book and my own experience in one comment. Thank you! I'm sure someone who finds this video will learn a lot from your comment (as well as my own video I hope lol).
When I started to lead people, the hardest thing I found to do sometimes, was to separate my responsibilities as a leader to that of being a teammate. I had to learn to do that, even though it did strain the friendship of an old team mate.
There's certainly a balancing act in knowing when one needs to stand up for themselves. In the case of Dick Winters, Sobel was clearly lying which is unbecoming of US Army Officer so it was his his duty to defend himself and the Army against it. He wouldn't have defended himself against petty squabbles.
I'd like to think that when a man makes sound decisions in war, that he's the bloke to listen to at anytime.
Agreed. Major Winters is a living testimony to that, since he was very successful in business after the war.
@@PeanutButterPine Oh I see. I didn't know that. I'm pleased he did well in peace time too.
Very good breakdown of Major Winters and leadership. One thing I have learned from being in Civil Air Patrol, JROTC and the US Air Force is leaders not only stand up for themselves, they stand up for others. Because of this there is a reciprocal effect built upon respect going both ways where your subordinates will stand up for you. This was demonstrated when Sobel disciplined Winters for what Luz did imitating Major Horton and getting in trouble for cutting the fence as ordered by Major Horton (played by Luz). When Sobel found out Major Horton was on leave in London he knew he had been duped. As revenge he made up the charge against Winters to show the company who was boss. In response to Sobel's fake charge, Winters stood up for himself requesting trial by Court-Martial. Easy Company sergeants stood up for Winters by petitioning to turn in their stripes rather than going into combat with Sobel as CO. This defines Easy Company under Dick Winters. Everyone learned to have each others back by Winters example.
Dick winters was a great leader and a great man
Absolutely, one of the most inspirational people in history!
“No I’m not a hero, but I served in a company full of them” - Dick Winters
Best quote!
Love the way Major Winters leads....... and thanks for your artical. Sincerely, Ken E. 🦅🇺🇸 !
This man and this series have taught me a lot about life as well..man..i just want to have personality like his😆
Band of Brothers, especially Dick Winters, inspired me a lot as well to better myself :)
Great choice of leadership. Thank you..!
Being an outstanding, effective leader is difficult, you are often the fence between CEOs, business owners, or board of directors and those below you. You sometimes have to make tough decisions or give directives that won't be popular. I couldn't even imagine how hard that would be in the military, on the front lines during war time.
1. Put the needs of your team, crew, or employees before your own.
2. When something goes wrong, step forward and put that responsibility on your own shoulders, when things are great, give all the recognition to your people.
3. Real respect doesn't come from your title or position, it's earned through job knowledge, fairness, hard work, and professionalism.
4. Being a good listener. Hear what they are telling you, don't pass it off as unimportant.
5. Recognize hard work, outstanding performance, or great attitude with recognition in front of their peers, take them to lunch, give them a little gift or perk, but most of all, thank them.
6. Be a good communicator, let them know what's going on.
7. Take the time to deal with everybody as separate individuals, everyone has different priorities and motivations.
8. Be totally honest and moral.
9. When an error is made, it isn't important who made it, but identify and remedy the process that allowed it to happen.
10. Weed out the dishonest, the lazy, and people with bad attitudes. If you can't get them to change, then transfer or fire them, they create a toxic environment. It's not fair to the rest of people who work so hard.
11. Strive for excellence from yourself and your people every day.
12. Stand up for your people, shelter them from bad company policy or poor decisions from above when possible.
13. Know when to disobey orders or the rules.
14. Spend the time to mentor those bright, hardworking people who want to learn and advance, even if it means you may eventually lose them.
In my many years, I have seen many who are bosses, but very few real leaders. Most fail at No. 1, some may give lip service to servant/leadership but certainly don't put it into practice when it matters. Many lack honesty, others guys fail in the professional/moral area by messing around with women that are under them or in their employ.
You summed up Winters' book and my own experience in one comment. Thank you! I'm sure someone who finds this video will learn a lot from your comment (as well as my own video I hope lol).
LEADERSHIP STARTS AT THE TOP. A good leader produces results and always backs the people who produce them. One way personalities always fail.
When I started to lead people, the hardest thing I found to do sometimes, was to separate my responsibilities as a leader to that of being a teammate. I had to learn to do that, even though it did strain the friendship of an old team mate.
Very good video, thank you. I feel informed now and have more confidence to lead like Winters in my upcoming situations... Awesome video!
I'm from Vintage, PA...a few miles south of New Holland, and southwest of Ephrata.
I would've liked to have met Maj. Winters
There's certainly a balancing act in knowing when one needs to stand up for themselves. In the case of Dick Winters, Sobel was clearly lying which is unbecoming of US Army Officer so it was his his duty to defend himself and the Army against it.
He wouldn't have defended himself against petty squabbles.
Great video
Thank you
Great video
I was always told, to be a good leader you have to be a good foller
Great video, I think it cuts from your serious message when you put the cheese jokes, I think that will make your videos even more awesome
I like the intro in your video.
Thanks, glad you like it :)
pick your battles
holy crap, i thought the title was "Dead Like Winters"
The sarcasm in this 🤣
Why are there only 5 comments?
It's a fairly new video, thank you for commenting!
@@PeanutButterPine Yeah sure, I loved the show I've seen it a few times already. The pacific is terrific as well. I love it.
Just realized that winters followed Christ. No atheists in a fox hole
Yes he was very much influenced by his Mennonite mother and was a devout Christian.
Dick Winters wasn't a good leader. He was a great leader. If he had wanted it, he could have been Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Step 1! Don't die! Hahha
I was always told, to be a good leader you have to be a good foller