Pertinent discussion for all your more senior company-grade officers…

Sooner or later you are going to be in a position where you will have more contact with the civilian workforce.  Regardless of what your opinions are of the civilian workforce, they are nonetheless an important part of how we operate as a force and bring a lot of capabilities.  Working with and leading civilians might mean taking a much different leadership style than you are currently employing.

Be critical and think objectively about what you personally need to change to best leverage this important population…

Go!