* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    MSG Entertainment Takes Radio City Music Hall Into the Future With Introduction of Sphere Immersive Sound – Business Wire

    MSG Entertainment Transforms Radio City Music Hall with Cutting-Edge Sphere Immersive Sound Experience

    Israel’s Entertainment Industry Is Being Targeted by the Left in Hollywood and the Right at Home – The Wall Street Journal

    Inside the Fierce Clash Shaping Israel’s Entertainment Industry: Hollywood vs. Local Voices

    Offset Is Ready To Finalize Divorce With Cardi B for a Major Reason – Yahoo

    Offset Poised to Finalize Divorce from Cardi B for a Major Reason

    Beyond the Stage: 8 Performing Arts Centers Driving Entertainment and Education – Livability.com

    Beyond the Stage: 8 Performing Arts Centers Transforming Entertainment and Education

    Row K Entertainment Emerges as Major New Hollywood Buyer With Splashy TIFF Shopping Spree – TheWrap

    Row K Entertainment Emerges as Major New Hollywood Buyer With Splashy TIFF Shopping Spree – TheWrap

    Charlie Hunnam Reflects on Playing a Serial Killer in Monster: The Ed Gein Story – Yahoo

    Charlie Hunnam Reveals the Dark Challenges of Playing a Serial Killer in Monster: The Ed Gein Story

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology

    Wisconsin Dairy Leads the Way with Cutting-Edge Technology Systems

    ENERCON and Biome collaborate for wind turbine noise reduction technology – Yahoo Finance

    ENERCON and Biome Join Forces to Revolutionize Wind Turbine Noise Reduction

    US and investors gambling on unproven nuclear technology, warn experts – Financial Times

    US and investors gambling on unproven nuclear technology, warn experts – Financial Times

    Is Light-Speed Analog Computing the Future of Technology? – BIOENGINEER.ORG

    Could Light-Speed Analog Computing Transform the Future of Technology?

    ARM Institute opens technology project call to speed submarine manufacturing – The Robot Report

    ARM Institute Unveils Cutting-Edge Technology Project to Revolutionize Submarine Manufacturing

    Forget Cowbells. Cows Wear High-Tech Collars Now. – The New York Times

    Ditch the Cowbells: Discover the High-Tech Collars Transforming Cattle Care

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    MSG Entertainment Takes Radio City Music Hall Into the Future With Introduction of Sphere Immersive Sound – Business Wire

    MSG Entertainment Transforms Radio City Music Hall with Cutting-Edge Sphere Immersive Sound Experience

    Israel’s Entertainment Industry Is Being Targeted by the Left in Hollywood and the Right at Home – The Wall Street Journal

    Inside the Fierce Clash Shaping Israel’s Entertainment Industry: Hollywood vs. Local Voices

    Offset Is Ready To Finalize Divorce With Cardi B for a Major Reason – Yahoo

    Offset Poised to Finalize Divorce from Cardi B for a Major Reason

    Beyond the Stage: 8 Performing Arts Centers Driving Entertainment and Education – Livability.com

    Beyond the Stage: 8 Performing Arts Centers Transforming Entertainment and Education

    Row K Entertainment Emerges as Major New Hollywood Buyer With Splashy TIFF Shopping Spree – TheWrap

    Row K Entertainment Emerges as Major New Hollywood Buyer With Splashy TIFF Shopping Spree – TheWrap

    Charlie Hunnam Reflects on Playing a Serial Killer in Monster: The Ed Gein Story – Yahoo

    Charlie Hunnam Reveals the Dark Challenges of Playing a Serial Killer in Monster: The Ed Gein Story

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology

    Wisconsin Dairy Leads the Way with Cutting-Edge Technology Systems

    ENERCON and Biome collaborate for wind turbine noise reduction technology – Yahoo Finance

    ENERCON and Biome Join Forces to Revolutionize Wind Turbine Noise Reduction

    US and investors gambling on unproven nuclear technology, warn experts – Financial Times

    US and investors gambling on unproven nuclear technology, warn experts – Financial Times

    Is Light-Speed Analog Computing the Future of Technology? – BIOENGINEER.ORG

    Could Light-Speed Analog Computing Transform the Future of Technology?

    ARM Institute opens technology project call to speed submarine manufacturing – The Robot Report

    ARM Institute Unveils Cutting-Edge Technology Project to Revolutionize Submarine Manufacturing

    Forget Cowbells. Cows Wear High-Tech Collars Now. – The New York Times

    Ditch the Cowbells: Discover the High-Tech Collars Transforming Cattle Care

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home Health

We can stamp out toxic leadership in Canada’s Armed Forces | Opinion

June 11, 2024
in Health
We can stamp out toxic leadership in Canada’s Armed Forces | Opinion
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Eric Sauvé says that in the past, narcissism was sometimes mistaken for efficiency and arrogance for leadership. Fortunately, times are changing.

Published Jun 11, 2024  •  Last updated 2 hours ago  •  3 minute read

Canadian soliders in LatviaCanadian Armed Forces members of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia take part in a training exercise. Soldiers should be toughened, but never abused. Photo by Cpl. Lynette Ai Dang /DND

The following is written in response to Soldiers leaving Canadian Forces over ‘toxic leadership’, top adviser warns, which appeared May 28:

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) do not have a monopoly on foolish leaders, sociopaths, tyrants or individuals lacking emotional intelligence. They can be found leading large companies, directing schools, heading major hospitals and even within the church —anywhere they can climb the ranks. The CAF are not exempt from this problem of toxic leadership. I would even argue that the CAF, due to their strict and highly regimented nature, provide an environment conducive to toxic leadership.

Advertisement 2

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Ottawa Citizen

THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office.Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account.Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.

SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office.Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account.Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.

REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.

Sign In or Create an Account

or

Article content

How do we define toxic leadership? In my interpretation, a leader becomes toxic when the unhealthy influence he/she has on their personnel has severe impacts outside the workplace.

A senior officer wrote this to me about her superior: she said that her supervisor “manipulates, lies, humiliates you, abuses their power, verbally assaults you, denigrates you, corrupts your environment with lies about you, harms your career, envies you, is jealous of you to the point of making you lose confidence in the chain of command, isolates you, and slowly destroys you, creating impacts at all levels: mental, physical, emotional, etc.”

Why are toxic leaders tolerated? Because they achieve results quickly, reinforcing the belief that they are using the right approach. In the short term, the technique works; that’s undeniable. However, in the long term, such leaders create immeasurable damage, leaving behind what I call a “trail of destruction”: shattered careers, personnel in therapy, individuals completely jaded and cynical, and sometimes, broken lives.

Over time, toxic leaders foster an unhealthy climate within their team, a climate of every person for themselves. Peers no longer take the time to inquire about the mental health of their teammates because there is no teamwork spirit. Sometimes, there isn’t even a team at all.

Advertisement 3

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Article content

Toxic leaders are often pushed upward because they are effective, very effective even. But with a toxic leader, people walk on eggshells. They strive to give their best, especially at the beginning, because they want to avoid the ground suddenly disappearing from beneath their feet without warning. But these leaders don’t just demand excellence; they break their personnel to a point of no return. They squeeze the fruit until the seeds and core are crushed. Ultimately, the entire organization loses out.

Instead of seeing effectiveness in toxic leadership, the chain of command should realize that tyrants do not think of common success; they only envision their own success.

I am aware that much more is demanded of military personnel than civilians; it is one of the few employment areas where the ultimate sacrifice can be asked. I am also aware that troops must be prepared for the brutality of combat, a concept called toughening. I believe strongly in toughening. It is an essential process for creating fighters. Troops are toughened through training and exercises; the leadership model practised during this trainings and these exercises is necessarily tough, severe and intense. But it is possible to be very demanding without falling into abuse, denigration and harassment. The line between severe authority and abuse is thin, but it exists and must always be recognized.

Advertisement 4

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Article content

When I underwent my infantry officer training, I was instilled with this simple phrase: “Mission first, troops second.” Toxic leaders only apply the first half of this motto. Fortunately, mentalities have changed over time. Nowadays, it is “Mission first, troops always.”

In the past, narcissism was sometimes mistaken for efficiency and arrogance for leadership. Fortunately, times are changing. Training on diversity, harassment and concerns about integrating LGBTQ+ community members, for example, are being provided. Voices are also being raised. There is less hesitation to escalate concerns to higher levels of command and to denounce the abuses of toxic leaders.

The more we eliminate these leaders, at all levels, the fewer poor role models we offer to junior officers and non-commissioned officers. There is hope.

Eric Sauvé is a former infantry and intelligence officer. He served from 1992 to 2014, and is a defence consultant.

Recommended from Editorial

A custom decorative hearing aid.

Anyone can suffer hearing loss. Get it diagnosed now | Opinion

Ottawa can’t afford to be this slow dealing with climate change | Opinion

Article content

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : OttawaCitizen – https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/we-can-stamp-out-toxic-leadership-in-canadas-armed-forces-opinion

Tags: healthStampToxic
Previous Post

Today’s letters: Violence in Lowertown is everyone’s problem

Next Post

Latest WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 Match Card Picks Before Go-Home Raw

FIGO World Congress 2025 closes in Cape Town with renewed global commitment – FIGO.org

Global Leaders Unite in Cape Town to Close FIGO World Congress 2025 with Renewed Commitment

October 9, 2025
Our economic future is a black box – marketplace.org

Our economic future is a black box – marketplace.org

October 9, 2025
MSG Entertainment Takes Radio City Music Hall Into the Future With Introduction of Sphere Immersive Sound – Business Wire

MSG Entertainment Transforms Radio City Music Hall with Cutting-Edge Sphere Immersive Sound Experience

October 9, 2025
See photos from Pitt’s Health Sciences Alumni Weekend – University of Pittsburgh

See photos from Pitt’s Health Sciences Alumni Weekend – University of Pittsburgh

October 9, 2025
U.S. politics is broken because of MAGA Republicans and hard-line Democrats – AJC.com

How MAGA Republicans and Hard-Line Democrats Are Driving U.S. Politics to the Brink

October 9, 2025
Research team explores inclusion at conferences – EurekAlert!

Research team explores inclusion at conferences – EurekAlert!

October 9, 2025
If you feel you don’t really belong, here is some science-based advice – New Scientist

If you feel you don’t really belong, here is some science-based advice – New Scientist

October 9, 2025
Opinion | The most important Nobel prizes – The Washington Post

Opinion | The most important Nobel prizes – The Washington Post

October 9, 2025
Video: Owner Lists Shih Tzu’s ‘Toxic Traits’ & Internet Can’t Relate to It Enough – Yahoo

Watch: Owner Reveals Hilarious ‘Toxic Traits’ of Their Shih Tzu That Have Everyone Talking

October 9, 2025

Wisconsin Dairy Leads the Way with Cutting-Edge Technology Systems

October 9, 2025

Categories

Archives

October 2025
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Sep    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (859)
  • Economy (880)
  • Entertainment (21,753)
  • General (17,501)
  • Health (9,922)
  • Lifestyle (892)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (881)
  • Politics (890)
  • Science (16,090)
  • Sports (21,380)
  • Technology (15,860)
  • World (863)

Recent News

FIGO World Congress 2025 closes in Cape Town with renewed global commitment – FIGO.org

Global Leaders Unite in Cape Town to Close FIGO World Congress 2025 with Renewed Commitment

October 9, 2025
Our economic future is a black box – marketplace.org

Our economic future is a black box – marketplace.org

October 9, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version