The other field grade officers and I keep complaining to each other about our brigade commander's leadership style but none of us will address it directly with him, and meanwhile our units are suffering from his inconsistent guidance. We all see the same problems but we're stuck between loyalty and effectiveness.
More people experience this than they realize.
Mid-level commanders face the dilemma of addressing destructive leadership while maintaining chain of command integrity.
“Where Are You with Military — Officer Leadership & Command?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
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