Some folks just aren't meant to be around others, let alone lead them. Personalities that clash, or expectations that aren't met, or promises that aren't kept, or self-serving hypocrisy, which is eventually revealed.. Inevitably, these people end up alone...indeed, a fitting end...A CC of one. What's more concerning is when a person is paid, trained and then expected to build a cohesive and loyal team...it's called "leadership". Honed people skills are an important asset to a successful leader. The leader's goal is to earn respect by being a positive role model...exuding bravery, integrity, confidence and selflessness...rising above and effectively dealing with the immaturity, the petty conflicts; balancing the many egos...knowing when to provide empathy or a firm hand...becoming the lubricant for friction, not the source. Resolving tough issues vice creating them. To shirk this obligation is never the correct or honorable decision... Never !
May God bless the troops and keep them safe.
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CT Evans
Major (ret'd)
Cdn Armed Forces