Over the years of my career, I have personally experienced many occasions with leaders, and I have also witnessed a common preference of leaders when choosing drivers - they seem to prefer those who have retired from the military. There are many hidden reasons behind this choice. Today, I would like to explore the six main causes of this phenomenon through my own experience.
**First, rigorous style and high sense of responsibility**
My good friend Xiao Li used to be an excellent army driver. After retiring from the army, he was quickly favored by a leader and became his full-time driver with his excellent driving skills and good style. Xiao Li told me that when he was in the army, every time he went out of the car, it was like a mission, and he had to make sure that nothing went wrong. This rigorous style and high sense of responsibility made him maintain extremely high requirements for his work after he was discharged from the army.
Once, the leader was going to attend an important meeting, and the time was tight and he had to arrive on time. However, before setting off, Xiao Li found that the tire pressure of the car was somewhat insufficient. Without hesitation, he decided to check it out at a nearby repair shop first. Although it will take some time to do so, Xiao Li believes that safety always comes first. Sure enough, after inspection, the car's tires did have hidden dangers. Xiao Li's timely detection and handling avoided possible accidents and ensured that the leaders could attend the meeting on time.
This incident made the leaders praise Xiao Li's sense of responsibility and professionalism. He realized that a driver who had retired from the army not only had excellent driving skills, but also had extremely high requirements for work and strict control of safety. This style of work and sense of responsibility is exactly what the leaders value.
**Second, excellent driving skills and coping ability**
In addition to a rigorous style and sense of responsibility, the retired drivers also have excellent driving skills and response capabilities. This is fully reflected in my personal experience.
I once worked with Lao Zhang, a driver who was a retired soldier. Lao Zhang was an excellent driver when he was in the army, and he participated in vehicle support tasks for major events many times. He told me that in the army, they not only have to learn various driving skills, but also undergo rigorous training and assessments. These experiences have made them more skilled in driving and have enabled them to respond quickly and correctly to various complex situations.
Once, we had a sudden traffic accident. The road ahead was completely blocked by a rollover van and was impassable for vehicles. At this time, Lao Zhang quickly got out of the car to observe the situation, and decisively decided to take a detour. With his extensive driving experience and excellent driving skills, he has successfully found a shortcut to his destination. This experience gave me a deep sense of Lao Zhang's driving skills and coping ability.
The leaders chose the retired drivers as their drivers, precisely because of their excellent driving skills and coping ability. In the event of an emergency, these drivers are able to quickly make correct judgments and responses, ensuring the safety of the leader and the smooth progress of the trip.
**3. Good discipline and confidentiality**
In addition to the above two points, the drivers who have been discharged from the army also have a good sense of discipline and confidentiality. This is one of the important reasons why leaders choose them as drivers.
In the army, drivers must strictly abide by various disciplines and regulations. They know that once they violate discipline, they will be punished severely. This strict discipline allows them to maintain a high level of alertness and self-discipline in their work. They know when to do what not to do, and how to protect their privacy and that of their leaders.
I once heard a leader tell a story like this. He chose a driver who was discharged from the army as his driver. At one point, they talked about some sensitive topics in the car. The driver maintained a high level of alertness throughout the conversation and did not reveal any information related to the topic. Later, the leader learned that the driver's sense of confidentiality was so strong, and he praised him.
The leaders chose the drivers who had been discharged from the army as drivers because they valued their good discipline and sense of confidentiality. They know that these drivers are able to strictly follow regulations and discipline and maintain a high level of alertness and self-discipline at all times on the job. At the same time, they also believe that these drivers can protect their privacy and the privacy of their leaders, and will not leak any sensitive information.
**Fourth, deep comradeship and loyalty**
Finally, I would like to talk about the deep camaraderie and loyalty of the drivers who have been discharged from the army. This kind of camaraderie and loyalty not only allowed them to support each other and work together when they were in the army, but also allowed them to maintain close ties and deep feelings after they were discharged from the army.
I once had an in-depth exchange with Xiao Wang, a driver who was a retired soldier. He told me that he went through a lot of hard training and battles with his comrades when he was in the army. These experiences have allowed them to build a deep bond and trust between them. After being discharged from the army, although everyone went their separate ways, the connection between them was never broken. Whenever a comrade-in-arms encounters difficulties, they will not hesitate to lend a helping hand to support each other and help each other.
This deep camaraderie and loyalty is also reflected in their attitude towards their work. They know that the leader has high expectations and trust in them, so they will do their best to complete the work task and ensure the satisfaction and trust of the leader. At the same time, they will always pay attention to the dynamics and needs of leaders, and provide timely and thoughtful services for leaders.
The leaders chose the retired drivers as drivers because of their deep comradeship and loyalty. They believe that these drivers can always pay attention to the dynamics and needs of leaders, and provide timely and thoughtful services for leaders. At the same time, they also believe that these drivers can provide strong support and assistance to leaders in critical moments.
**5. Unique teamwork and communication skills**
In the army, drivers are not just individuals, they are part of a team. In each mission, they need to work closely with other comrades to complete the mission together. This experience of teamwork has given the veterans a unique ability to work in a team.
I remember one time, Xiao Wang and I attended an important business event together. During the event, we need to communicate and coordinate with people from multiple departments. With his teamwork experience accumulated in the army, Xiao Wang quickly established a good cooperative relationship with the personnel of various departments. He is not only able to accurately convey the requirements and intentions of the leaders, but also can collect feedback and suggestions from various departments in a timely manner, providing valuable reference for the leaders.
In addition to teamwork skills, the veteran drivers also have good communication skills. They know how to communicate effectively with people with different personalities and backgrounds to ensure the accurate delivery of information and the smooth completion of tasks. This competency is especially important in the workplace, as drivers are better able to serve their leaders.
**6. Perseverance and ability to work under pressure**
In the military, drivers often have to face various difficulties and challenges. They need to drive vehicles in harsh environments and complete a variety of tasks. This experience has given them the perseverance and ability to work under pressure.
In my observations, I found that the drivers who had been discharged from the army were always able to remain calm and composed at work. No matter how difficult and challenging they encountered, they were able to persevere and not give up easily. This perseverance and ability to work under pressure makes them more calm and confident in the face of pressure and challenges at work.
The leaders chose the retired drivers as drivers because of their perseverance and ability to withstand pressure. They trust these drivers to be able to stay calm and collected at all times in their work, providing a stable and reliable service to their leaders.
To sum up, there are many reasons why leaders like to find drivers who have been discharged from the army as drivers. They not only have a rigorous style and sense of responsibility, excellent driving skills and coping ability, good discipline and confidentiality awareness, deep comradeship and loyalty, but also have unique teamwork and communication skills and perseverance and ability to work under pressure. These qualities and abilities make the retired drivers of the army more excellent and excellent in their work, and also make them an important force that leaders trust and rely on.
