To me it's no different than striking a child vs being patient with them. Hitting them gets the desired result, but brings with it a tidal wave of other issues.
The idea that generational differences are driving this doesn't quite ring true with me. It seems like most men between the ages of 60 and death were raised with a particularly hard hand as that was the common wisdom of the day. Of course they'd think beating a dog is the best way to teach it. I think we're just realizing that other means of teaching and leading contribute to fewer issues. Not guaranteed success by any stretch, but statistically you give yourself a better shot.
There's a reason the sutters and Keenans of the world get immediate results and leave a broken team behind over time. It's not sustainable.
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