Author: Joe Lawrence
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Daily Deliberation: 12 December
Daily as a SNCO, I watched amazing things get accomplished. I was in the front row as other SNCOs and NCOs mentor one another and make the mission happen. I also get to see those times when the plan hits snags. Many times they come to me and tell me there are problems with the…
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Daily Deliberation: 11 December
I love this notion. Plans never go according to plan. There are always roadblocks, weather issues, people problems, resource constraints, etc. Although, most of the time we meet the overall objective, it is not in the exact way we thought it would happen. Because of this, many leaders are scared to pull the trigger and…
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Daily Deliberation: 9 December
This is something I have believed for a very long time. I do want to the provider for my family that can provide their wants and needs and I will work hard to be a success. I also believe it is imperative to be a man of character. Ironically, those in my life who I…
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Daily Deliberation: 7 December
Today is the day we remember the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the brave men and women who served during that event. It is important to never forget this day as it taught us many lessons about being prepared. I remember being on the flightline during the 9/11 attacks at Dover AFB (midway between NYC…
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Daily Deliberation: 6 December
I recall a time where I first learned the value of empowering others. I was a teenager in charge of 250 martial arts students aged 5-18. My friend and I were responsible for ensuring they were all being prepared for their next ranks and being developed properly. Each class had about 7 to 8 different…
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Daily Deliberation: 5 December
Have you ever disliked someone at work? It is a chore to be in the same room. I would have to go out of my way to be professional and yet make sure I was not being nice. It took so much more energy and their lives were typically un-phased by my efforts. It is…
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Daily Deliberation: 2 December
My dad once told me that if my job was to shovel poo (he chose a different word), then to be the best shoveler on the crew. The goal is not to one up the team, but to push the team to new heights. When we work harder, those around us do too. When we…
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Daily Deliberation: 30 November
All too often we tend to look at things through the lens of the world. We live in a time where anything is possible. We have the power to create an empire using only the smart phones in our pocket, and yet we are content with the status quo. We can reach out to any…
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Daily Deliberation: 29 November
This notion scares me. In so many areas of my life, I know where I want to be in 3, 5, 10 years but am not perfect about executing my plan. Sometimes I see the lack of effort come to fruition in my personal and professional life. I see the thing I ignored all of…
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