This is a much more accurate reflection of how the military handles empathy. Empathy is in no means antithetical to professionalism. If anything, empathy is a

This is a much more accurate reflection of how the military handles empathy. Empathy is in no means antithetical to professionalism. If anything, empathy is a key trait for effective leadership because it engenders trust between leaders and subordinates. Soldiers are neither robots nor imperial stormtroopers. We don't shun basic expressions of humanity for the sake of it, and certainly not as a general rule. > I wonder if people are confusing a “tough” or “accountable” culture with an uncaring one. And this is EXACTLY what I meant in my article when I said people frequently misunderstand the concept of professionalism.