Randy,
That goes back to the mentality of lead from the front, if you can show your Soldier or employee that you are willing to take on the task as well as issue the task itself, that says volumes more than just sending it to be accomplished.
Show or demonstrate what it does mean in the end once completed and that everyone can be an active participant no matter how minute and they will have more respect for you and be more willing to attempt those many given without having to question why if they have trust and respect for you.
Great thought and posting for this type of forum, thanks for sharing and providing the initial input to get it started.
James,
I agree with you. The problem that is being presented in the services now is that, if you're "broke" i.e. can't run, then you can't lead. As I have explained to many other leaders that leadership does not encompass the ability to run with the Soldiers, I can teach/train someone on how to workout/run and not do it (having done that and they passed their PT test and shaved time off). I think the persona of leadership in the military has gone to if you can't do PT you can't lead. This mentality has and is causing an outcast of good leaders from demonstrating their ability to provide the necessary guidance that our younger generation needs. Thank you as well for your response.
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