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LTC Germano on the Marines and Women
A telling article in which she raises many good points. Many just as valid for the Army. It's always been a shame that it's the best of us that stick out their neck for the axe, while the mediocre stay in their shells and continue on...
http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/28/lt-col-kate-germano-on-the-marines-and-women/?ribbon-ad-idx=41&rref=world&module=Ribbon&version=context®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=World&pgtype=Blogs
A telling article in which she raises many good points. Many just as valid for the Army. It's always been a shame that it's the best of us that stick out their neck for the axe, while the mediocre stay in their shells and continue on...
http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/28/lt-col-kate-germano-on-the-marines-and-women/?ribbon-ad-idx=41&rref=world&module=Ribbon&version=context®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=World&pgtype=Blogs
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It's a good article, however it must be read separately from the article which describes the particulars which describes her Relief from Command.
Wanting your folks to be the best is a good thing. But that doesn't necessarily mean you weren't a Toxic Leader when you did it.
Having read both articles, I have zero doubt her heart was in the right place, however her relief was not over a single isolated incident. The article highlighted perhaps a dozen different issues, when combined that created an "environment" which met the definition of Toxic.
In essence, you can have a great message, but if you say it the wrong way... it will never be heard.
Wanting your folks to be the best is a good thing. But that doesn't necessarily mean you weren't a Toxic Leader when you did it.
Having read both articles, I have zero doubt her heart was in the right place, however her relief was not over a single isolated incident. The article highlighted perhaps a dozen different issues, when combined that created an "environment" which met the definition of Toxic.
In essence, you can have a great message, but if you say it the wrong way... it will never be heard.
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Very informative article, thanks for sharing. It is human nature to rise to the level of expectations. Raise the bar!
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SFC Michael Hasbun
I think that's the issue. No one wants to say "raise the bar" because it implies that the bar is low. To say that the bar is low is to acknowledge that, despite our claims to the contrary, there IS a different, lower standard for women. Even with a stack full of documentation, that's career suicide, as the good Colonel discovered, much to her detriment.
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Standards.... this is one word that we should use more often. What are the standards? Who should follow the standards? Regulation this and Training manual that. Have you ever wonder why the standards are called a standard. The military is full of standards and regulations. My perception of standards is that there are or expected to be catered to individuals for the good of the mission. When did the standard became an individual issue?
It is called a standard so everyone can follow it and adheres to the same therefore there is not a perception of the standard but a standard that is universal to all members of the organization. This will enable the organization to perform to their highest potential as every member has a complete and mutual understanding of what is expected of them without compromising the organization foundation and accomplishments.
Today I see more of a "concept" more than a standard. The rules and regulations have been written from day one and still individuals in their organization are given the authority to implement the standard how they see fit for their individual unit thus creating a cluster of standards in which at the end will cause a unit to decay. If you need direction and motivation I'm here for you, but don't ask me to bend the standards because you don't agree with it or your believe that the military cares about your feelings.
I believe in flexibility to accomplish the mission but I don't believe in mediocrity and lower performance in order to satisfy everyone needs. The military didn't chose you instead you chose the military so learn and live by the standards, lead, follow or get out of the way.
It is called a standard so everyone can follow it and adheres to the same therefore there is not a perception of the standard but a standard that is universal to all members of the organization. This will enable the organization to perform to their highest potential as every member has a complete and mutual understanding of what is expected of them without compromising the organization foundation and accomplishments.
Today I see more of a "concept" more than a standard. The rules and regulations have been written from day one and still individuals in their organization are given the authority to implement the standard how they see fit for their individual unit thus creating a cluster of standards in which at the end will cause a unit to decay. If you need direction and motivation I'm here for you, but don't ask me to bend the standards because you don't agree with it or your believe that the military cares about your feelings.
I believe in flexibility to accomplish the mission but I don't believe in mediocrity and lower performance in order to satisfy everyone needs. The military didn't chose you instead you chose the military so learn and live by the standards, lead, follow or get out of the way.
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