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6 reasons the military profession demands so much from its members & puts a strain on home life:
1. The lethal nature of military work elevates its importance & gives it primacy over other areas of life.
2. Military is committed to caring for people, requiring unavoidable work.
1. The lethal nature of military work elevates its importance & gives it primacy over other areas of life.
2. Military is committed to caring for people, requiring unavoidable work.
3. The military requires a mountain of bureaucratic/admin actions required to meet mission & care for people.
4. There is no objective measure of "ready" (i.e. good enough), creating endless pursuit of more readiness; the hardest working leaders are usually seen as more ready.
4. There is no objective measure of "ready" (i.e. good enough), creating endless pursuit of more readiness; the hardest working leaders are usually seen as more ready.
5. The up/out system drives leaders to "sprint" during their narrow time in key leadership positions; this imposes a flurry of new ideas, initiatives, & expectations into the system, demanding additional work at every echelon.
6. The military culture rewards work/busyness, promoting the highest performers (usually the hardest workers). Terms like "Iron Major" and "rowing on staff" color the anticipated/real experience. Promoted leaders look for & recognize those who fit the model of hard work.
Who ever heard of staff time referred to as a luxury yacht instead of rowing on a 4th century Athenian ship? How might that change in perspective color the culture of work & efficiency?
