Henderson could patiently explain difficult ideas to junior officers and civilians, but he expected senior naval officers to share his understanding of war and peace. When they did not, his impatience could make exchanges abrasive, including conversations with the Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean. Expertise and high standards helped him lead, yet they also made cooperation with some peers more difficult.
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Henderson's high standards could become a leadership liability
Henderson explained complex ideas well to juniors and civilians but could become impatient when senior officers failed to follow his reasoning.