i don't claim to be anything. it's a perception from your end, man.I think you are looking to set us Boomers straight.
I added the military instructor bit knowing you would enjoy the fact that it is possible to learn a little about effective communication from an INSTRUCTOR, I am not a teacher. I can't wait to read what you perceive the difference is between teaching and instructing?
You claim to be smart, who can validate that for the Boomers who still believe the proof is in the pudding.