Guides to Army Mentoring

I’m proud to announce the publication of the revised editions of the Army Officer’s Guide and Army NCO’s Guide to Mentoring through Mentor Military! What does this mean for availability? Read on! 🧵1/

These people are called 2 foot walls. Just high enough to deter you if you don’t want something bad enough. Don’t let 2 foot walls stop you.

This is an important conversation—especially in a moment where some active-duty officers feel comfortable publicly attacking members of the media, university professors, and Congress online. @FTGNotebook fromthegreennotebook.com/2026/03/28/ep-…

On 21 March 2003, Dogface Soldiers launched a lightning ground assault from Kuwait to Baghdad—covering 400 miles in just 21 days—and executed the historic Thunder Runs that helped seize the Iraqi capital. #MarneDivision #DogfaceSoldiers #OperationIraqiFreedom #ArmyHistory

@peoples_unicorn Be the mentor you wish you had as a WO1/CW2.

I get to talk with a large group of senior Warrant Officers (CW4s & CW5s) this afternoon and tomorrow. What do you want me to tell them?

The absolute best part about being an officer is making decisions that affect Soldiers. The absolute worst part about being an officer is making decisions that affect Soldiers.

What is Tragic Optimism? A Thread Last week, I wrote about toxic positivity. To summarize, toxic positivity is a forced denial of any tragic past. It’s often encouraged in the military to “embrace the suck.”

Kicking off the month with #LeadershipandaNapkin, where we’ll focus on self-awareness. I appreciate everyone who follows along and engages! We all have two images: the one we see in ourselves, and the one others see. The healthiest leaders work to align the two. When there’s a mismatch, don’t rush to defend with “why?” Instead, pause and ask, “how?” “How did this gap form? How can I bridge it?” Curiosity leads to understanding—and real growth. Let’s seek to close that gap together. #StayCalibrated

Some great reflections on transformation and transition here from @kaylahaas. Great fodder for mentoring conversations!

“As a chief warrant officer, I honed my skills in strategic planning, decision-making, and team development." Read more about how Army Reserve CW3 Philip Boayue's service has transferred to his educational leadership. ➡️ spr.ly/6006C7fQE

I spent the last couple of days in Washington DC at an Army writing seminar put on by AUSA and the Army’s Harding Project, which focuses on energizing the Army’s professional journals. Even the Army Chief of Staff stopped by to speak. One of the things that sets our military apart from other countries is our professional journals. There are not many other places where a young sergeant can write a professional article and it lands on the desks of the highest ranking people in the Army. More importantly, those articles drive change across the force. They highlight issues that can be addressed prior to learning that lesson the hard way in combat. Writing matters.

Moving beyond traditional top-down leadership, the "Talk Like a Leader" program empowers junior NCOs with a new communication style to help Soldiers take ownership of their solutions. Discover this new approach: armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-J… @USArmy @NCOLCoE @TRADOC @CAC @AU

At some point you realize that the permission you’ve been waiting for all along was your own.

There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right. -MLK

General Fox Conner was one of most influential people in Ike's life. #InternationalMentoringDay

“Writing for Army Professionals,” is a dynamic video series designed to strengthen writing across the force and serve as a primer into professional writing for everyone, from junior leaders to seasoned staff officers. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Same, but challenge to Army folks to apply for that nominative, broadening, operational, KD, OC/T, instructor, command, SEL, CCWO, etc…position you really want but are doubting yourself or putting it off! Drop that school application, OCS, WOCS, or G2G packet. Take a CDR/CSM/1SG position.

The answer is yes. The answer will always be yes. I’ve had it happen as a commander. We got the person the help they needed. They are now thriving and their career is still going strong. You aren’t weak. Get help if you need it.

"Would you still do [the job] if no one knew you were doing it?" Great Monday food for thought question from @FTGNotebook. fromthegreennotebook.com/2025/12/15/wou…

Shout out to my friend/mentor and my SGM. I have had a bitter taste about awards since I was an E4. Recently I was talking to my friend/mentor and he recommended asking about if I can get an award for something I did. I laughed it off, but it came up in discussion with my SGM and he was like “absolutely, let’s do it!” This isn’t about the award it’s self, but having leaders who are supportive and care about what may seem like a little thing to others.

Anything Chevy Cook writes on mentoring is worth your time, and this @FTGNotebook piece has some great perspectives. fromthegreennotebook.com/2025/12/01/adj…