"Stewart was relieved as the head of the 19th Air Force, which oversees all Air Force pilot training, by Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, the head of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), on May 9. If convicted on all charges, Stewart could face 60 years in prison, according to Jeffrey Addicott, a member of Stewart’s defense team."
george_reed's insight:
I'm sure they'll be able to convene a proper panel.
This commentary examines the problem of balancing loyalty to superiors with ethical conduct. The literature on followership is explored for moral guidelines useful to those struggling between loyalty to their superiors and the need to express dissent. The analysis provides practical suggestions for those who seek to be worthy followers when faced with such dilemmas.
george_reed's insight:
Good folowership does not mean blindly following every direction from an authoritative leader. Followers are not sheep.
George Reed, dean, School of Public Affairs, served as the main guest educator at a Nov. 1 United States Coast Guard Cross-Directorate Anti-Bullying Symposium in Washington, D.C.
The spokesman, Army Col. Joe Buccino, is suspended while the investigation proceeds.
george_reed's insight:
Some key elements of the article: Allegations include that Buccino fostered a hostile command climate and showed poor judgment in his conduct and communications with staff, and "“No one who has worked with him over the past several years is surprised by this,” one of the sources said. Toxic leadership is typically only a surprise to the supervisor.
Dr. George Reed is the Dean of the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. He is a scholar, educator, speaker, and self-admitted leadership junkie who serves the students, staff, and faculty of one of America’s great universities.
george_reed's insight:
This was a fun interview. I really like what Chip Huth is doing. He's a thinker.
So, you've got a bad boss. If you're lucky, this will be your last... but unfortunately, toxic leadership is not unheard of. Knowing the signs of a toxic boss can help you protect yourself, manage yoru expectations, and move on to a better situation when the time is right.
The case of Gen. Charles Hamilton, who oversees Army Materiel Command, was also referred by the Army to the Defense Department inspector general for investigation -- a rare move to take against a seasoned four-star general.
george_reed's insight:
This isn't a case of trying to keep someone down. It was an abuse of authority to override an existing process to benefit a favored subordinate.
The overall conduct of William Lietzau created a toxic work environment, the IG report said.
george_reed's insight:
When I wrote Tarnished: Toxic Leadership in the US Military, I included a chapter on the impact of sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct on unit climate. This appears to be another example.
You can’t avoid it. At some point in your leadership career, someone will call you a bad boss (whether directly or indirectly).
In that moment, you have a choice. How are you going to respond?
Here are two key skills I encourage my clients to practice when they’re faced with this situation:
1. Curiosity Anytime an employee presents you with feedback or a complaint or even just an abnormal attitude, the best way to respond is with curiosity. Try to understand where they are coming from and the factors that are leading them to this moment.
2. Self-awareness It can be easy to write off your employee’s comments as emotionally driven or even inappropriate. But if there is any area where you reflect and see that you were wrong, take accountability for it. Every leader has blindspots, and without feedback, it’s hard to discover them.
If you handle these conversations well, you can use them to fuel growth for both you and your employee.
What else would you add?
george_reed's insight:
Let's face it. If you are going to hold people accountable and tell them to do things they do not want to do, odds are that somebody will call you a bad leader. That might or might not be true. Context is important as are the perceptions of followers.
Recent reports about Jimmy Fallon’s alleged ‘erratic behaviour’ and its negative impacts on staff wellbeing are the latest in a string of rumours about toxic talk show hosts. This is an opportune time for organisations to reflect inwards and assess their own culture.
george_reed's insight:
The higher your trajectory ascends, the kinder you should strive to be.
When leaders receive consistent feedback that a toxic work environment is forming, locating the source of toxicity and initiating changes can be a daunting challenge.
george_reed's insight:
Not a bad list if you are looking for someplace to begin.
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