Leading troops requires putting effort into the character 'heart'
2025-08-15
To those who seek victory, first show love to the soldiers. A good relationship between officers and soldiers is not only the "glue" that enhances the unity within the military, but also the "booster" for the comprehensive construction of the military. President Xi Jinping pointed out: "The military is meant to fight, and if there is no emotional connection from top to bottom, how can we go through fire and water, live and die together when needed?" On the new journey, frontline military leaders should vigorously inherit and carry forward the fine traditions of our military, such as "Double Four One" and "Three Mutual", to respect and love our soldiers, and to always adhere to the principle of putting grassroots first and soldiers first. They should pour their true love and dedication, create a good atmosphere of heart to heart and emotional connection, and gather a strong force to achieve the centenary goal of building the military as scheduled. Knowing the soldiers requires careful consideration and a clear understanding of the situation in order to implement precise strategies. Knowing soldiers is the first step in leading and educating them. The so-called "heart to heart" means putting aside one's airs, throwing oneself down, making sincere friends with soldiers, and deeply understanding their thoughts, expectations, and doubts, rather than staying on a roster of information or reporting materials. We need to go deep into the front line and listen to our voices. Troop leaders should go to training grounds, dormitories, and canteens more often to train and live with soldiers. Through daily interactions, they should grasp their true thoughts, take their opinions and suggestions seriously, and respond promptly to them, so that soldiers feel valued and respected. Pay attention to details and observe the truth. Soldiers' thoughts are often expressed through their words and actions, and an abnormal look or a silent avoidance may hide a knot in their heart. Soldiers should be good at discovering problems from details, such as a soldier's recent decrease in training enthusiasm, which may be due to family difficulties; A soldier's emotions fluctuate greatly, possibly due to confusion about future development. Only through careful observation can we timely grasp the situation and provide a basis for precise policy implementation. To dynamically track changes. Soldiers' thinking is not static, but changes with the environment, tasks, and experiences. The commander should regularly track the thoughts of soldiers, communicate with them regularly, and understand their needs and confusion at different stages. Especially during critical periods such as executing major tasks and facing job adjustments, it is necessary to increase attention and provide timely ideological guidance to ensure that soldiers always maintain a positive and upward mental state. To love a soldier, one must be sincere and pour out genuine feelings in order to unite the hearts of the people. Only by loving soldiers with sincerity can we inspire their sense of belonging and identity, and make the army a warm collective. Sincere love for soldiers is not an empty slogan, but should be reflected in concrete actions, using genuine emotions to warm the hearts of soldiers. To care for and warm the hearts of soldiers. Soldiers who leave their hometowns and join military camps have a strong desire for family affection. Soldiers should care for them like brothers, take care of them more in their daily lives, and help them grow up, so that they can feel the warmth of the military family. To be fair and just, cultivate a gentle breeze. Fairness and impartiality are the greatest respect for soldiers and an important guarantee for consolidating their morale. In matters such as the growth and progress of soldiers, evaluation of merits and awards, and entrance exams for joining the Communist Party, military leaders must adhere to the principles of fairness and justice, avoid favoritism and distance between close and personal relationships, and ensure that every soldier who works hard can receive the appropriate rewards and every soldier with potential can have opportunities for development. Be patient, error correcting, and motivate yourself. Soldiers are bound to make mistakes during their growth process. When it comes to their mistakes, leaders should not simply criticize and blame them. Instead, they should adopt an attitude of "learning from past mistakes and saving lives" and help them analyze the reasons and learn from them. Especially for soldiers who are ambitious but temporarily encounter setbacks, we should encourage and guide them more, give them the opportunity to correct their mistakes and prove themselves. Through this tolerance and trust, soldiers can feel the sincere care of their leaders, and thus have more courage to face challenges and be proactive. To cultivate soldiers, one must be devoted and put in all their efforts in order to forge elite soldiers. Nurturing soldiers is the core goal of military leadership work. To cultivate high-quality soldiers, one must devote oneself wholeheartedly, not only imparting knowledge and skills, but also shaping character, honing willpower, and helping soldiers grow into capable and victorious soldiers. To grasp the mind and forge the soul. Nurture the soul before nurturing the army, and strengthen the heart before building a strong army. We must persistently arm the minds of soldiers with the innovative theories of the Party, deeply carry out education on ideals and beliefs, cultivate fighting spirit, guide soldiers to deeply understand the sacred responsibility of "carrying guns for the people and fighting for the people", firmly adhere to the political belief of listening to the Party and following the Party, and build a solid ideological foundation for safeguarding the country. We should focus on our position and enhance our skills. Develop personalized training plans based on the mission and job requirements of the troops, combined with the characteristics and strengths of soldiers. For example, for soldiers with strong military qualities, emphasis should be placed on cultivating their command abilities and professional skills, and providing them with a platform to showcase their talents; For soldiers with weaker foundations, patient guidance and targeted assistance should be provided to help them make up for their shortcomings. Through targeted training, every soldier can develop strong abilities and qualities. To sharpen one's will and strengthen one's bones. The military is a melting pot that hones the will, and it is necessary to hone the willpower of soldiers through arduous training and tasks. For example, on the basis of training according to the outline, potential soldiers can break through their limits by organizing high-intensity physical training and tactical exercises in complex environments; When carrying out urgent, difficult, dangerous and heavy tasks, encourage soldiers to face difficulties head-on, dare to fight and win, and let them hone their fighting spirit of not fearing hardship and death in practice. Only after going through countless trials and tribulations can we cultivate revolutionary soldiers who can withstand critical moments and stand up to the challenges of the new era. (New Society)
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