LaF do LC's get to wear sweats and blow a whistle?
You know I am kidding, you are doing awesome. I like the pragmatism of dealing with what is at hand. I had a (not a life) coach in college whose motto was "We'll burn that bridge when we get to it." I thought he was a moron at the time, now I kinda like the kick butt and take names later approach. As long as you honest and humble, the approach has a lot of merit. I can see how having a neutral observer would help you stay on course.
Hang in there Beardo.