Posted on Jan 27, 2017

Real Leaders Don’t Motivate Their Troops By Being Angry

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"It's very hard to predict how people will react to anger. They will shut down as often as they will perk up."

Real Leaders Don’t Motivate Their Troops By Being Angry

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Posted 8 y ago

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Maj John Bell

Posted 8 y ago

Real leaders don't throw away any tool. But know when to use it and when not to.

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Cpl Jeff N.

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Bingo, I was highly motivated by anger on more than one occasion. It is one tool in the tool kit. It should not be the primary leadership style but acting like it has no use or purpose would be incorrect.

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Maj John Bell

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The tool that cut me the deepest was when a leader showed disappointment when I deserved anger.

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Pvt Antonio Silveria

Posted 8 y ago

Lead by example. Professional.

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1LT (Join to see)

Posted 8 y ago

It can be an effective tool in some instances, however it becomes less effective with time and must be used less often as one takes on increased leadership responsibilities.

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SSgt (Join to see)

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1LT (Join to see) best used to inflect emphasis or dire attention to a specific order/instruction.

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