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SGT (Join to see) Instantly, Nos 1, 2, 3, & 7 come to mind w/ my current job. The managers in other buildings are telling their employees to bend the rules so that their team's metrics are stellar. There is no promotion when there aren't any positions opened up, even when there are constant complaints that they need to create & then fill positions at a higher level. This has led to an exodus at the building I work in so that a job that may initially pay less (though not likely w/ our pay scale), but promises better chances of promotion. And our work/life balance, while corporate leadership claims is a high priority, is actually looked at as a liability. If something comes up & you need a day off for an emergency, you get 4 points. 20 point accumulation in a year equals dismissal. No arguing or deletion of points, either.

You don't "manage people," as too many civilian companies teach. You LEAD them. A friend shared this Simon Sinek video (he does a great TED talk about the power of why,) and I agree that we forget that leadership isn't being IN CHARGE. It's about taking care of those IN OUR CHARGE.