Care Quote by Erwin Rommel
“Winning the men's confidence requires much of a commander. He must exercise care and caution, look after his men, live under the same hardships, and-above all- apply self discipline. But once he has their confidence, his men will follow him through hell and high water.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Infantry Tactics, 1943
A commander earns men’s trust through shared hardship and discipline
In simple terms: Leaders must share risks and be disciplined
Key Takeaway
Lead by example and earn trust
Themes
leadership
trust
military
Mood
serious
inspirational
Type
military
leadership
When to use this quote
- combat
- training
- team building
Key Concepts
Command responsibility
cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions best build trust?
- How to regain trust after failure?
A Different Perspective
Trust can be broken by poor decisions
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