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How Admiral Yi Sun-sin Moved the Hearts of His Subordinates: Trust and Accountability Leadership Read Through Myeongnyang

In the Battle of Myeongnyang, Admiral Yi Sun-sin demanded a battle from fearful subordinates while leading from the front and supporting the fleet in crisis. Through historical command behavior, this article connects setting examples, execution support, and standards of accountability and documentation to today's organizational management.

강지혜 EditorPublished 2026년 9월 16일Updated 2026년 9월 16일
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How Admiral Yi Sun-sin Moved the Hearts of His Subordinates: Trust and Accountability Leadership Read Through Myeongnyang

In the Battle of Myeongnyang, Admiral Yi Sun-sin demanded a battle from fearful subordinates while leading from the front and supporting the fleet in crisis. Through historical command behavior, this article connects setting examples, execution support, and standards of accountability and documentation to today's organizational management.

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