While on active duty, higher-ranking Marines told me I was a middle manager and that my experience as a corporal would prepare me for management in the civilized world. However, Robbins and Judge (2009) explained the difference between leadership and management as "management creates order and coherence by developing formal plans, designing rigid organizational structures, and monitoring results against the plan. Leadership... means dealing with change. .. [and establishing] direction by developing a vision of the future” (Robbins & Judge, 2009, p. 385). Lesson 6 explained the difference that “leaders are responsible for conveying the overall ideas of an organization and inspiring people” and management makes sure things go efficiently and effectively (BMAL 500 Audio Lecture Series ). I learned leadership and gained strength in my abilities to mentor subordinates, boost morale, communication skills in completing tasks and counseling, and being an effective example. Therefore, I learned leadership and not management as a corporal