tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833862183729859310.post2107006924216974283..comments2023-10-17T04:20:35.054-07:00Comments on Leader Business: Troop Leading Procedures (Part I)Tom Magnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729064635738618309noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833862183729859310.post-28495020176692895582008-12-01T05:51:00.000-08:002008-12-01T05:51:00.000-08:00Tom,Well, as a jungle-era contemporary of your Dad...Tom,<BR/><BR/>Well, as a jungle-era contemporary of your Dad's, I'm on board with this big time. Everything I learned about leadership I learned in the Army and then refined (hopefully) over the years.<BR/><BR/>What really caught my eye was:<BR/>Energize the Troops – Issue a “Warning Order.” <BR/><BR/>This is where I've seen things go south in organizations. Rather than keeping everyone constantly up-to-date and avoiding the "perfect plan," way too many leaders and managers hold on to information that would be helpful to their people. Whether the reason is power and control or just waiting for everything to be in place, it is self-defeating. <BR/><BR/>People crave information (heck, we're here exchanging blog comments). Those who give it freely gain trust, build credibility, and have people who are prepared.<BR/><BR/>Good series...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com