(May 1, 2017 at 1:45 am)Kernel Sohcahtoa Wrote: I just finished watching Gettysburg (1993). I have always been fascinated with leadership, and IMO, this film does a great job of demonstrating effective leadership techniques and qualities, such as listening, leading by example, treating one's people with respect, equanimity, encouraging honest and open feedback, adaptability/flexibility .
Bobby Lee's top-down leadership was important in that regard. Additionally the high command had traveled in many of the same circles before the war, so they'd spoken to their peers in drawing room, tavern, and churches for years beforehand.
The scene where Gen. Lee was cheered by the troops was only semi-staged. It was the first time the reenactors had seen him in full kit. He was supposed to come out and exhort the troops, but the reenactors' reaction was so overwhelming they just ran with that.