Fix Yourself First: The Discipline Gap in Today’s Formations l BLx l Ep. 027

What happens when leaders stop leading themselves? In this hard-hitting episode of Backbone Leader Exchange, Sergeant Cashe and Staff Sergeant Jones take on a growing concern in today’s Army: the erosion of personal discipline among leaders. From daily habits to presence in the formation, we explore how small lapses become cultural fractures, and how NCOs can reset the standard from the inside out. This episode offers practical strategies, honest reflection, and a motivating challenge to every leader: fix yourself first, and your formation will follow. Because the discipline gap isn’t just about appearances, it’s about trust, readiness, and legacy.