“You took it, and broke a major rule of engagement. Then you broke another one with that circus stunt fly-by. Top Gun rules of engagement exist for your safety and for that of your crew. They are not flexible, nor am I. Obey them or you’re history. Is that clear?”
Commander Mike “Viper” Metcalf
We’ve spent the last two articles looking at the practiced art of delivering negative feedback…or better stated, “The Butt Chewing.” In this last article, lets take a look at Viper’s style in delivering a bit of negative feedback. It is not as theatrical as the mouth frothing delivery of Stinger but in my mind it is perhaps the best example of how to give negative counseling.… Read the rest
“Gutsiest move I ever saw, Mav!”
“I’m Maverick.” Says Maverick on his initial gambit with the gorgeous Charlie.
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Like all Americans, I followed the congressional proceedings on ISIS with great interest. Of particular note was the testimony of retired Marine General Jim “Mad Dog” Mattis, former Commander of US Central Command. If Gen Mattis thinks we will probably need boots on the ground, well I believe him. Now let me tell you why I say this. I have immense respect for Gen Mattis, personal respect he earned in the early days of our Post 9/11 war in Afghanistan.
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