It fascinates me just how much effort we put into helping
them succeed. We “help” them develop the
plan, the execution strategy, bring resources to bear and even crank numbers
they should easily do. Sometimes it
seems we want this vision more than they do.
Many times it’s a cultural thing, not wanting to take the lead for fear
of failure in the eyes of others, but sometimes it’s just because we seem to
want it more. There are a number here
who ascribe to “holding their feet to the fire”, but they forget that it leaves
your hands burned as well and makes a cripple of the one you are trying to
help. Things will change, but over
time. To them, our deadlines are not,
but rather another point for further discussion. I am convinced now more than ever that this
Nation-building stuff is not for the Military, not because they can’t, but
rather it’s the lack of patience.
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