Leaders at every level are a multiplying and unifying element of combat power (ADP 3-0). Army research has found that leader effectiveness at the unit and individual level is critical to building positive outcomes (e.g., strong performance, readiness, positive command climates, trust, discipline, etc.).

The Interactive Leader Development Guide was created to support your self-development as a leader in two ways:

• To guide you through the process of identifying activities that will help with your professional growth, development, and continuous learning. Continue reading this page to learn more.
• To provide you access to a searchable database of learning resources, available for use whether or not you complete the steps in this guide. To jump directly to the learning resources, select the button below, or select the Resources link at the top of each page. 

About Army Leadership Requirements

The Army defines leadership as influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization (ADP 6-22). Effective leadership blends core competencies with leadership attributes as illustrated in the Army Leadership Requirements Model below. As an Army leader, you should be familiar with the competencies and attributes in the ADP 6-22 and FM 6-22.