tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833862183729859310.post8085480847688669268..comments2023-10-17T04:20:35.054-07:00Comments on Leader Business: Those Idiots Up At HQTom Magnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729064635738618309noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833862183729859310.post-67110445708663562282010-08-06T09:11:26.197-07:002010-08-06T09:11:26.197-07:00"We are not building roads, we are enhancing ..."We are not building roads, we are enhancing a nationwide transportation network. We are not building police stations, we are contributing to the security of the people. We are not building buildings...we are Building Afghanistan!"<br />This is a critical message that needs to get out to the world. From personal experience I know most people don't understand this part of our mission, all they hear is the negative stuff and they judge us by it. Thank you so much COL M :) for always inspiring us with your words and example.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09477044957170476683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833862183729859310.post-1131578890259044822010-07-01T16:43:03.523-07:002010-07-01T16:43:03.523-07:00Very true! when a supervisor voices comments outlo...Very true! when a supervisor voices comments outloud about higher echelons infront of his/her employees pretty soon the employees start to think the same way - even when they don't have much contact with the higher level. Very negative ripple effect and very contagious! Nice blog :) good source for mentoring. I especially liked the comments about the McChrystal issue.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00187629157982020729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833862183729859310.post-65948276776196295422010-06-28T04:03:46.922-07:002010-06-28T04:03:46.922-07:00Hello Sir - very good points and definitely applic...Hello Sir - very good points and definitely applicable to all. I have very recently caught myself voicing negative comments concerning others, after being amongst a group of folks who were also doing so. Negativity can be contagious! But so can positivity (that a word?) and joy. Take care - I'm sure we'll be seeing you soon at Bagram.Kim Warnerhttp://kimberlywarner.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833862183729859310.post-66152310413448492632010-06-27T09:30:54.324-07:002010-06-27T09:30:54.324-07:00Thank you Lauri Kay! I'm sure you liked the p...Thank you Lauri Kay! I'm sure you liked the part about the "Idiot at HQ" being...ME! Haha!<br /><br />I hope all is well! TMTom Magnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729064635738618309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833862183729859310.post-1339251211603082432010-06-26T22:02:14.470-07:002010-06-26T22:02:14.470-07:00Well said, Magness.Well said, Magness.Lauri Elbingnoreply@blogger.com