I quickly realized, however, that my critical thinking skills and creativity are just as valuable to the team in problem solving and that I don't I will not hold back from contributing as we move forward. As a military leader, self-restraint was a trait I learned to embrace: I relied heavily on the presence of others with expertise and was usually rewarded. Junior officers learn to seek and entrust the advice of their more senior counterparts for decision-making. Although checks and critical thinking are necessary in the decision-making process, relying on the input of those with expertise and giving them the opportunity to influence decisions generally results in better relationships, confidence in leadership, team cohesion and increased performance. Thanks to this simulation and the course readings, I am learning to better differentiate the role of a member of a peer team and that of a