“They don’t have it” is a red flag

By Sara Roger

“Soldiers these days don’t.”

I heard this sentence at least ten maybe also twenty-one of the arrival in Germany. And when it came back this past Thursday, I felt a sudden shot to answer:

“Maybe you don’t have it.”

Each generation seems to believe that one that comes behind it “but in a profession as ourselves and trust is online – that mind is not only useless. It is a responsibility.

Here we go The spice of Sara takes: Saying “they don’t have it” is a picking. It’s a shortcut you take when frustrated, tired, or not sure how to connect. It’s easier for the blame on complete generation that to ask the hard questions and collaborate on a solution. It’s easier to judge by a distance than to pass close to understand.

What I hope to inspire older chiefs that fight to connect with gen z-ers: they understand your subordinates is part of work. If you have stopped trying to understand, then did you You don’t have it. The leadership is not to stay in the gap – it’s to close.

This means you learn what you are driving your soldiers. Feeling their stories. Recognize their stress signals. By adding your communication: not below the standard, but move your approach – then they are empowered to meet.

That is not weak. That’s wisdom.

When I think of my early days in the military (I went on the basis of 17 years ago-WOOF), I can remember a few moments when I don’t even. I haven’t always understood the “because.” I threw awareness, maturity, and the tongue to process things hard. But I had the heads that have not gave up on me. They are called. We are madly called. A few placed beside me and explained the thing I’m wrong, and why it is important.

That effort – this choice to connect – changed everything.

We say we want better soldiers. But the most important question is: We are very much of the best leaders?

• We are in curious before having critical: No. So convenient, that confirms, and what they need to grow?
• We learn their language: Do they understand how to communicate, what you maintained, and what kind of feedback actually.?
• We share our “Why” with transparency: Expect our intention and give them the room to share their?
• We are correct with context: We are clarifying what is wrong and it Teach what straight up – and why do you care?

We can’t afford to keep your hands and saying, “I just don’t have it.” That does not solve the problems. That does not carry. That does not grow trust.

The army needs strong standards. But the force without understanding is fragile. And discipline without the connection does not hold. We do not need another generation of leaders who know just note the problems. We need leaders who build bridges.

So the next time someone says: “Soldiers these days you only have,” Maybe, the best answer is a question:

“What do you do to help you understand?” Because if you are not willing to do that … maybe did you You don’t even have it.

Maj Sara Roger is a field artillery office to the maximum one with his best friend and husband, but but but but but but but but but but but but but but but but but but Reflects on life, culture, and the profession exhibited his blog, Moral is high. I am