In 1993, I was honored to become a part of the Sergeant Morales Club while stationed in Germany. There is a similar club stateside called “The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.” Both are clubs which highlight exceptional NCO (Non Commissioned Officer ) leadership. The Sergeant Morales story is one of a true leader who was always there for his soldiers. His leadership traits exemplify those needed by leaders in any organization. As I was reading his story this morning it made me pause and reflect about what Chronister Leadership means. It means caring about your team.  One part of the story includes the statement “Sergeant Morales counseled his soldiers monthly in personal and job-performance areas. The counseling records reflected complimentary as well as derogatory information. The information from the leader’s notebook, soldier’s job book and counseling was used to guide his soldiers in promotion, proficiency and career development, including their professional and academic education.”  Chronister Leadership is about leading with a passion where the leader wants to see others grow as an individual, which benefits the team. It is about having the tough talks to improve performance while highlighting and glorifying individual and team successes. Chronister Leadership is my idea of sharing leadership ideas with others who want to grow and become the kind of leader like Sergeant Morales.