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Sorry not sorry! Had to borrow this from Michael Klemmer today and be "that guy" he hints about in his post... No shame! In the "Poor Management" the "leader" sits up front in the wagon, barking orders from a safe distance. They’re focused on results, yes, but without investing any real connection to the team pulling the weight. It's efficient, sure, but no one feels truly valued. The team grows tired, and morale slowly erodes because everyone feels like they're just doing the heavy lifting while the boss rides along. In "Good Management" the leader has hopped off the wagon, walking alongside the team. They share the work, and there’s a sense of unity. The leader gives guidance, but it’s clear they’re part of the effort, building mutual respect and a sense of shared accomplishment. It's organized, supportive, and productive, a classic servant leadership approach. Then we come to the military approach, or at least the more PC version. Here, everyone’s in the trenches together… but it’s pure chaos. One leader thinks the wagon should go left, another thinks right. Meanwhile, two other team members have decided they’ll just carry the wagon altogether, while a fifth member is running ahead, convinced they know the best route. People are lifting, pulling, pushing, and even giving pep talks, but there’s no clear direction, and everyone’s doing a bit of everything. The mission might get accomplished, but only after a lot of shouting, confusion, and sheer willpower. **cough cough, 82nd, cough cough** It’s the kind of organized chaos that can sometimes work in the military world, where improvisation and adaptability are key. In a civilian workplace, that lack of clarity can lead to burnout, miscommunication, and a team that feels like they’re in a whirlwind with no clear destination. While the “military leadership” style can be heroic, the reality is that effective teams need direction, cohesion, and shared objectives. At FRAGO22, we aim to help organizations balance structure with adaptability, making sure the mission is clear and every team member knows their role in driving it forward. Visit Frago22.com #LeadershipStyles #OrganizedChaos #TeamDynamics #DriveTheMission #BuildTheFuture

Listen Here High Speed!! Every leader has that moment. You’ve sent countless emails, had endless conversations, and still, nothing changes. (You know those lets circle back meetings). It’s frustrating. You want to move the needle, push the mission forward, and see results. Instead, you’re met with stagnation, and repeating the same thing over and over. At FRAGO22, we know this feeling all too well. The military teaches us that sometimes it takes more than polite reminders to get things done. Sometimes, when diplomacy doesn’t work, it’s time to take decisive action. Of course, we aren’t advocating for extreme measures like this image suggests, but it speaks volumes to the frustration many leaders feel when progress halts. This is a reminder to all leaders. If you’re not getting through, maybe it’s time to reconsider your approach. Maybe it’s time for more impactful communication, or maybe it’s time to shift the focus to action. As leaders, we owe it to our teams to make sure we’re leading with clear purpose and intent, ensuring no one’s hard work goes unnoticed. If you're ready to lead your team into action, not just emails, and want help navigating those challenges, reach out to FRAGO22. Let’s build a strategy that drives the mission and creates lasting impact. Visit Frago22.com #Leadership #ActionOverEmails #MissionDriven #Frago22 #DriveTheMissionBuildTheFuture

A well timed 2LT idea or an off hand comment from the new PVT... Have you ever found yourself or your business stuck in a moment of sheer panic, scrambling to keep up with the latest market trends, chasing after fleeting opportunities without a solid plan in place? It’s a bit like when you're mid-conversation, and suddenly... your brain just buffers out. For those who remember, it's like leaving the phone off the hook too long and the message comes on to please hang up and try again. I once worked with a company that embodied this very scenario. They reacted to every minor shift in the market without any long term strategy, jumping from one hot trend to another. Instead of taking a breath, assessing the market strategically, and investing in solid, long-term processes, they were stuck in a loop of reactionary moves. As a result, their resources were stretched thin, their workforce was exhausted, and worst of all, they are falling behind their competitors who invested in strategic foresight. The lesson? Being proactive and planning for the future is always better than making knee jerk reactions to the present. Businesses thrive on foresight, not firefighting. Unless you're the Army... then Chaos is business as usual. At FRAGO22, we help businesses escape the reaction trap and build processes that lead to sustainable growth, just like we’ve done for companies in the veteran and data center sectors. Are you ready to stop buffering and start moving forward? Let’s chat. Visit Frago22.com #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #Frago22 #VeteranReady #StrategicPlanning #StopReacting #GrowthMindset #BufferingNoMore #FutureForward

Don't question the E-4 Mafia's work-methods... You really don't want to know... You’ve seen the workplace diagrams. Sit like this, maintain the perfect posture, elbows at a 90-degree angle, and you’ll be a productivity machine. Let’s be real for a second, please. If we all worked like the "ideal worker" in the manual, we'd spend more time adjusting our chairs than getting any actual work done. Then again I have a standing desk, which is amazing BTW! Then there’s the rest of us (at least me)... looking a little like my spirit animal in this picture by 3 PM. Slouched, sprawled, possibly hanging onto sanity by a thread, but still making it happen. Here’s the truth, it’s not about rigid rules or how perfect things look on the outside. Whether you're leading a team of veterans or managing a hybrid workforce, what matters is that work gets done, efficiently, effectively, and in a way that makes sense for the individual and the organization. At FRAGO22, we’ve learned from our veteran partners that grit, flexibility, and adaptability get the job done more than any textbook ever will. We don’t care if you’re sitting at a perfect 90-degree angle or, well, half reclining like our feline friend here. (Work From Home discussion for another time) So if you're ready to rethink how you lead and create a culture that actually values productivity over appearances, let's talk. Visit Frago22.com #LeadershipUnleashed #WorkplaceReality #VeteranStrength #FRAGO22 #DriveTheMissionBuildTheFuture