When military personnel reach certain ranks or positions, the Coast Guard requires that they attend programs offered by its Leadership Development Center in New London, Connecticut. The Coast Guard uses a web-based mentoring system in which interested personnel post their interest and availability. The Coast Guard selects two officers every year to pursue a master's degree program in leadership or related fields. And it annually recognizes one officer with the Witherspoon Inspirational Leadership Award, named for Capt. John G. Witherspoon, and officer legendary for his assumption of great personal risks in fostering the growth and development of those in his charge.
People are hungry for leadership.
They'll gravitate toward leaders who have a vision. When people see that you love your work, they want to catch your energy. People want to be good about good things. There are a lot of people in schools who want to have the best in themselves called out. They want to believe that the work they do has some meaning, some purpose beyond simply making a salary.