Having worked closely with 11 Army Commanders, from General Benjamin N Mibenge to General Paul Mihova, spanning 32 years, I have observed that each one of them had their own style of command, management and leadership. I came to the conclusion that the most effective and successful were those who listened to the counsel of their subordinates, whether sensible or not. I worked with some Commanders that could not be advised.
They displayed an ‘I know it all’ attitude. They only served to advise their advisors. Incorrigible.
General Geojago Musengule was the type of Army Commander that listened to you attentively, no matter how small you were. Even if what you were saying was not making sense to yourself, he would not shut you up. He would let you finish talking.
As a former impregnable defender in the Zambia Army Football Club, the forerunner of the former indomitable Green Buffaloes Football Club (GBFC), he knew well that in every competition, one has to carefully assess one’s strengths and weaknesses against those of the opponent, or enemy. Civilians call it ‘SWOT Analysis.’ This is a strategic planning technique used to help a person or organization identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to business compensation or project planning.
The military call it an Appreciation. It is a worthy tool for young men seeking competitive advantage over others, in a competition over a beautiful young lady. “You two will get me fired.
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