Wouldn't It Be Great If

The Commander In The Field Is Always Right And The Rear Echelon Is Wrong, Unless Proved Otherwise.

First You Train The Followers To Accomplish The Mission. Second, You Resource Them: Make Sure That They Have The Tools To Do The Job. Third, You Reward Them: You Give Them Medals Or Bonuses.

You Have Achieved Excellence As A Leader When People Will Follow You Anywhere If Only Out Of Curiosity.

Look For Intelligence And Judgment And, Most Critically, A Capacity To Anticipate, To See Around Corners. Also Look For Loyalty, Integrity, A High Energy Drive, A Balanced Ego And The Drive To Get Things Done.

The Troops May Whine And Moan, But When They Meet The Standard, There's A Sense Of Pride.