Jesus: A Tragic Hero
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JESUS THE STRATEGIC LEADER
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LIEUTENANT COLONEL GREGG F. MARTIN
United States Army
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Jesus took his own disciples aside and explained what the true meaning was. This is part of mentoring. He took the time and effort to reveal the inner meanings and secrets. Great leaders take their top people aside and "explain everything." They make time for this vital function.
Conduct After-Action Reviews (AAR 's)
"The Apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. "33
After his people had returned from their travels, Jesus called them together to conduct what the
Army calls an "After Action Review" (which is an open, frank process in which the leader and his key subordinates discuss: What Happened? Why did it happen? What went well and why? What went poorly and why? How can we do better in the future?). Notice that they all came together at the same time and place to discuss what they had done and what had happened. One can imagine Jesus leading the AAR, asking questions, inviting comments, asking what they had learned and how they might do better next time.
Leaders must call their people together after a mission to discuss what happened, why it happened, what they learned, and how they might do better next time. Clearly, Jesus recognized
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The views expressed in this paper are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
Department of Defense or any of its agencies. This document may not be released for open publication until it has been cleared by the appropriate military service or government agency.
JESUS THE STRATEGIC LEADER
BY
LIEUTENANT COLONEL GREGG F. MARTIN
United States Army
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A:
Approved for Public Release.
Distribution is Unlimited.
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USAWC CLASS OF 2000
U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE, CARLISLE BARRACKS, PA 17013-5050
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Jesus the Strategic …show more content…
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Jesus took his own disciples aside and explained what the true meaning was. This is part of mentoring. He took the time and effort to reveal the inner meanings and secrets. Great leaders take their top people aside and "explain everything." They make time for this vital function.
Conduct After-Action Reviews (AAR 's)
"The Apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. "33
After his people had returned from their travels, Jesus called them together to conduct what the
Army calls an "After Action Review" (which is an open, frank process in which the leader and his key subordinates discuss: What Happened? Why did it happen? What went well and why? What went poorly and why? How can we do better in the future?). Notice that they all came together at the same time and place to discuss what they had done and what had happened. One can imagine Jesus leading the AAR, asking questions, inviting comments, asking what they had learned and how they might do better next time.
Leaders must call their people together after a mission to discuss what happened, why it happened, what they learned, and how they might do better next time. Clearly, Jesus recognized