'He Was the Worst Leader I've Ever Had': Suspended Brigade Commander Accused of Toxic Leadership

He also tasked his formation with listening to his podcast about leadership lessons, sometimes requiring troops to write reports or quizzing about the material. --- I heard about this today. Apparently it was a task for staff duty to listen to his podcast, write a review and then he'd read the reviews out loud in his office to other officers and make fun of them. Sounds very strange and almost narcisstic.

This: "One commander in 5th SFAB said that Chung has an unfair reputation and that his strict leadership style simply rubs some soldiers the wrong way and that they have never witnessed Chung berating or talking down to subordinates. The commander is a supportive character witness in Chung's investigation and was put in contact with Military.com by Chung's attorney." Of course he has one who supports him. I love "Well I never saw him berate or talk down to anyone." Hmm so that means it never happened? I have heard the same response - even on here - about sexual assault or sexual harassment. "Well I never saw it when I was in so is it really that bad?"

"I am not facing allegations regarding any illegal, immoral or unethical matters," Chung wrote in an email, reviewed by Military.com, sent to colleagues that was seeking positive character witness letters for investigators. "I am facing allegations that are centered around perceived counterproductive and toxic leadership issues."

--- Because that's so much better. "Hey guys I didn't break the law or anything but I'm just "allegedly" a horrible leader. Write me a recommendation please?!" Smh.

He can't possibly be a bad leader. He has a Ranger tab. Ranger school is leadership school - anyone with a tab is automatically a great leader. And tabbed Soldiers are God's gift to the Army. Just ask them.