Unfortunately, I was unable to blog on Sunday, due to being out of town
for work (I essentially got paid to hike and camp, while learning and
practicing numerous skill sets. It was awesome!). However, the things I
learned and developed through my work related excursion are invaluable
and will assist me for a life time. With the exercise, I was observing
the roles and methodologies of my superiors as they conducted their
leadership duties. It was interesting to note and discuss different
styles of leading, and how these different styles are effective given
the type of situation. I noticed that leaders who respected their
subordinates and lead from "the side" (that is, not belittling their
subordinates and valuing their input and opinions, while providing
correction and some control at key times) sustained a high degree of
morale and thus performance from their subordinates. Leaders who
constantly belittled and barked at their subordinates created an
atmosphere of tension and frustration, which seemed to lead to decreased
morale and performance. However, in a large group with multiple
hierarchies, both methods of leadership seem to be required to maintain a
dynamic and effective cohesion within the group (if that makes sense).
I also developed my patience and discipline. Laying in the prone for
about 2-3 hours at night not moving, with mosquitoes and light rain
definitely helps develop that.
Also, my back feels great! It seems counter-intuitive, considering I was
walking long distances with a moderately hefty pack on my back and
carrying other gear. However...it feels not bad! *knock on wood*. With
that, I am definitely going to focus on core strength and mobility work,
and being more careful and ensuring I do not re injure it. So, I'll
still post the rehab related blog posts (with the first hopefully being
later this week).
Cheers!
Sifu Joe Harrigan
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