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Knob year most upperclassman will yell at you saying that your shoes or brass isn't good enough, but they haven't shined theirs at all. The upperclassman that lead by example and that practice idealized influence are the ones who actually shine and set the standard you should be meeting.
The previously explained characteristics are embodied by Roy Carter Hilton. He was a top cadet at the Citadel in 1915. Hilton fought in both WWI and WWII. During WWII his units were surrounded by Japanese. Their supplies were cut off however he kept calm and continued leading humbly.
Captain John H. Miller from Saving Pvt Ryan also exemplifies these characteristics well. He and his squad travels deep behind enemy lines in search of a soldier whose brothers had passed away. Throughout the journey, his squad's morale and sense of duty waivers and he takes control and keeps them working toward the mission.
Leaders who practice idealized influence are textbook good leaders. They lead by example and along with this they are reliable and have strong values and purpose. Every leader should strive to practice idealized influence if they want those underneath them to succeed.
Leaders that show idealized influence are successful and they are "practicing what they preach." They set high standards for those beneath them but they strive to uphold them as well. Idealized influence can be seen through cadre members and other upperclass cadets, citadel graduates such as Roy Carter Hilton, and in fictional characters like John H. Miller in Saving Private Ryan.