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What is leadership trigger high?

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trigger high has four levels...so does life

There are four levels of trigger high, the situational awareness a soldier has in terms of engaging the opposition:

  • Level 1: nonexistent
  • Level 2: low, possible but rare
  • Level 3: moderate, quite possible, but not constant
  • Level 4: constant, every situation could be a potential engagement

Insight: Art imitates life. As does war.

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The four levels of situational awareness

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Cub Scout Crossover ceremony April 2012

There are four levels of situational awareness based on a recent conversation with a fellow Boy Scout Dad, who just so happens to be retired Navy. We quickly went from our boys to the combat zone. What he shared about “trigger high” made complete sense and without trying, I began applying the concept to work…

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Even when we choose not to decide, we still have made a choice

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knowing where I'm headed is the most important part of my journey (same for you)

People are afraid. Afraid to decide. Afraid of how we’ll measure up to “successful” people we know or associate with. Here’s a significant tip from everything I’ve learned:

  • Everyone is afraid
  • The ones who push through do so by making decisions
  • No one has a crystal ball
  • Being decisive is one of the most invigorating life activities, period
  • I know these things because I’ve done them and continue to do so

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