Hal Moore on Leadership: Winning When Outgunned and Outmanned

by Harold G. Moore

do. I am convinced my trust and loyalty downward resulted in better work habits and higher unit efficiency. That policy kept a hell of a lot of paperwork off my desk and gave me more time to think; to plan ahead, and to create the future. In the field, in battle, or training, that policy developed aggressiveness and took advantage of fast-moving openings to defeat the enemy. But most importantly, with such a policy, subordinates must be carefully informed by the boss regarding his views and guidance on what’s going on, what are the priorities, policies, and principles in various situations. Many leaders are reluctant to delegate decision-making authority down to subordinates;