tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post3169886405438932939..comments2024-01-01T11:53:37.594-05:00Comments on I Like The Cut Of His Jib !!: Give Your Officers A Little More PraiseMike Lamberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04268185984165305315noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-45316828783215256492012-01-07T00:03:40.848-05:002012-01-07T00:03:40.848-05:00Please do not snuff the magic of our man JPJ!! We...Please do not snuff the magic of our man JPJ!! We do not need praise, only respect. We should CELEBRATE JPJ's Bold leadership!!!!Justin Rogers ENS, USN (1170)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-77565458226155188822011-12-29T11:11:28.723-05:002011-12-29T11:11:28.723-05:00@ James
This was Benjamin Franklin admonishing JP...@ James<br /><br />This was Benjamin Franklin admonishing JPJ for taking all the credit for himself for success at sea and sharing none of it with others. JPJ had mastered the politics of the Navy and seafaring like no other man before him. He was detested by many. Check out Stephen Howarth's book "To Shining Sea".Mike Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268185984165305315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-2646426903861342372011-12-29T10:46:08.472-05:002011-12-29T10:46:08.472-05:00Does anyone know the context of the note from Fran...Does anyone know the context of the note from Franklin? Was it in response to a specific incident or just a friendly note with a pearl of wisdom packed in there?James Hammerslanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758747359382999584.post-67506318641344091692011-12-28T05:42:48.976-05:002011-12-28T05:42:48.976-05:00Although I've never read this quote before (mo...Although I've never read this quote before (most likely due to my OWN ignorance) this is great advice for any leader. My experience suggests this approach creates an unmatched degree of loyalty such that when the situation demands, results beyond the Commander's expectations will be achieved. Humility in Command can never be overemphasized.<br /><br />Thanks, Mike!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com