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SWAT Operator with Sgt. Glenn French

Tip: Seven keys for successful tactical leadership

A leader should have the vision to see beyond the current dilemmas they are faced with, and the strength of character to stay the course as they command in the face of adverse conditions. Remember these principles to command by and enjoy your unit’s success:

1. Empower subordinates to be creative
2. Set standards that give your officers goals to reach
3. Provide challenging and enlightening tasks
4. Identify and develop people with leadership potential
5. Recognize unit and individual successes
6. Encourage and facilitate professional growth
7. Begin developing and training future commanders

Tactical leaders should work hard in the eyes of their officers. Gen. Colin Powell put it this way, “If you want them to work hard and endure hardship, you must work even harder and endure even greater hardship. They must see you sacrifice for them.”