Posted on Jul 9, 2017
Have you ever thought about how invasive the question "why?" can be?
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Sometimes we ignore the "why" and simply accept the "what". Bits of it can be included in the "how", "when", and "where", but an in-depth "why [something]?" can easily spark the nerve.
How does emotional intelligence play into this?
How does emotional intelligence play into this?
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Posted 7 y ago
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Wow. This question reminds me of the current generation. A lot more young adults today are quick to ask "why." This seems to be a problem with some new Soldiers as well, asking "why" when told to do something instead of just doing it.
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That's an interesting take on the question. Though it was initially geared toward relationships - personal or professional - I'll ride this train with you a bit.
As a NCO, I tried to ensure Soldiers understood the "why" for their professional development. The "why" helps drive a person, and especially in IT its important for understanding the problem and solution. I don't agree with insubordination in general but I've been in many situations where flirting with that line with seniors was necessary in my point of view to get the right solution. The "why" matters.
Your thoughts?
As a NCO, I tried to ensure Soldiers understood the "why" for their professional development. The "why" helps drive a person, and especially in IT its important for understanding the problem and solution. I don't agree with insubordination in general but I've been in many situations where flirting with that line with seniors was necessary in my point of view to get the right solution. The "why" matters.
Your thoughts?
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SGT (Join to see) - I agree the why matters, but I also think there is a time in place for it (when talking about lower enlisted Soldiers). Sometimes Things just need to get done, but I hear ya.
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I believe its electronic communications (texting and social media). I find these new generations spend so much time communicating by text and social media that they don’t know how relate to others in person… some may call it social graces. I see that question all the time “why”. Why? Because in the cyber world, just looking at cold hard words and no facial expressions of inflected tones in a voice, it’s difficult at best to know what someone is actually means.
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"Why" That can be a very offensive word depending on how it is used or it can be a tool to get more information for better understanding. I seen this last night but wanted to wait to respond and gather my thoughts. I have never had a problem with Soldiers asking my "Why" after I told them to do something. I guest I am lucky. When I get my marching orders, I usually explain to my Soldiers what has to happen and how what they are going to be making a difference in what they are doing. I understand that every MOS cant afford for a Soldier to get a full explanation at the moment when they are supposed to be executing or even an opportunity to ask "Why".
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