Military-Style Leadership Tactics

1. Be-Know-Do
This phrase has actually been a common military term since the end of the Cold War. So what does be-know-do mean to leadership? The idea is that leaders should exemplify what they want to see in their subordinates (be).
They should also strive to gain any and all knowledge that can be passed on (know). Leaders are also challenged to implement any changes (do).

2. Acknowledging specialties
In the military, being a specialist means a number of things. In the civilian world, being a specialist tends to mean that you have expertise in one area. This can be a great thing for the job world – we need people who know what they are doing. But the military leadership styles also suggest that it’s important to take the time to appreciate generalists – people who do a little bit of everything.
While it’s easy to give people who are excelling at a specialty a pat on the back, don’t forget to acknowledge those who really make the working world go round; people who pick up a little bit of slack from everyone.

3. Practice personal discipline

Practicing good personal discipline, like keeping a schedule, being on time, keeping a good personal routine, and having good sleep habits can help leaders to be more effective. 

4. Tackle problems head-on
Is your leadership style to don your rose-colored glasses and think that everything is going well even when it might not be? A more unique leadership strategy would be to acknowledge when things aren’t going as well as you hoped they might.
Confronting reality rather than painting a more positive picture can help you to gain respect in the eyes of your employees.