The Spirit of the Bayonet

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"The behaviors i observe did not at all match the behaviors of professional sergeants who taught me how to lead," he says. "It was left entirely to each infantry ose company to execute that reception as they saw fit." The new culture is about values, beliefs and behavior, Franklin writes.

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The commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division, Major General David Hodne joins the show to discuss the lessons he's learned shaping the complex cultures of the organizations he's lead in the military. He shares stories about changing the way privates meet their drill sergeants on the first day of basic training, how character counts more than resume, and how he develops leaders in the 4th Infantry Division. Finally, he explains why communication is an important skill for leaders to develop.