Having spent over 23 years in the United States Marine Corps and almost 20 years as a civil servant, I've had the opportunity and privilege to serve as part of the Department of Defense Executive Service. Along the way, I've seen all types of leaders. So what does leadership mean to me? Inspire, Develop, Empower Leadership, and an outstanding leader, to me, is the ability to inspire, develop, and empower others toward a common purpose. A true leader is a mentor, a scholar, and a teacher:...