Idea 87: Constructive appraisal in action
Love, in the sense of seeking the good of the other person as well as the common good, stands here at the core of good communication.
Henry Ward Beecher, American clergyman and abolitionist
Field Marshal Lord Montgomery was not only a great trainer of soldiers, he gave his generals some on-the-job training as well. In A Full Life (1956), General Sir Brian Horrocks recalled one such incident. It reveals Montgomery’s ability to develop the individual, even at the higher levels of leadership.
Case study: Field Marshal Lord Montgomery
On the day after the battle [Alam Haifa] I was sitting in my headquarters purring with satisfaction. The battle had been won and I had not been mauled in the process. What could ...
