1. Lessons from Battalion Commander
... . Finally, the third characteristic that my last BN CDR conveyed which had the most positive impact on the organization was that of controlling emotional responses. He taught the unit that discipline could be exercised by resisting the temptation to overact to orders given. He insisted that it was better to take time to understand the bigger picture and think clearly about the situation than ... last BN CDR taught us that by taking challenges that are outside of one's comfort zone, one is forced to focus more; which sharpens mind. A sharpened mind, along with strong work habits, enabled ...
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