“When you don’t know what to do, do what you know!” Unknown Another perspective… “He who deliberates fully before taking a step will spend his entire life on one leg.” Chinese Proverb Reference Unknown
I Dunno…
Exploiting Success: Time to Relax?
“One thing particularly evident had been the tendency of certain commanders to permit themselves unnecessary delays for refuelling and restocking with ammunition, or for a leisurely overhaul of their vehicles, even when an immediate attack offered prospects of success. The sole criterion for a commander in carrying out a given operation must be the time… Read More
Situational Awareness: Linking Knowledge & Decisions
“It is impossible to take the correct decisions without accurate knowledge of the situation.” (Rommel, 1953, p.117). Field-Marshal Erwin Rommel (the Desert Fox), World War I junior officer and World War II General, considered a brilliant military commander; adored by his troops and feared by his enemies. Reference Rommel, E., Liddel Hart, B.H. (ed) & Findlay,… Read More
Leadership & Rank…
“Leadership is not a rank.” Unknown “Leadership is a choice, not a rank.” Simon Sinek (Management Theorist) Reference Sinek, S. (2014) Leadership is about making others feel safe: Simon Sinek at TED2014. Available from World Wide Web: http://blog.ted.com/leadership-is-about-making-others-feel-safe-simon-sinek-at-ted2014/. [Accessed: 03 January, 2015].
Men, Weapons & Time…
“A wise general knows that men can replaced, weapons can be replenished. But lost time cannot be regained.” (Gemmell, 1995, p.115). Reference Gemmell, D. (1995) Ironhand’s Daughter: Book One of the Hawk Queen. London: Orbit.
Morale…
“When one side goes against the enemy with the gods’ gift of stronger morale, then their adversaries, as a rule, cannot withstand them.“ Xenophon
Observing The Law…
“If you must break the law, do it to seize power, in all other cases observe it.“ Gaius Julius Caesar
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