Jack D
Absolutely there's a difference. Unfortunately, there is an increasing number of our colleagues who don't recognise that difference.
To arrive back from rest on the latest ULR to find the relief crew engrossed in wifi games on their IPads speaks volumes about leadership....wouldn't you agree? The same Captain that chats on his phone on the Dubai air bridge while moaning the time it takes for crew to do their post landing duties. The very same Captain through US immigration first then complaining on the hotel bus about the Arabic crew member held back. I could go on but I'm sure you've got the drift by now.
Sadly, there are some amongst us that simply expect to be respected because of position, but do very little to earn it. Probably the same individuals on these forums to complain about our Management culture. Ring a bell Kobus?
Harry