Author: Joe Lawrence
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Daily Deliberation: 8 October 2019
This notion has driven me most of my life. There are things that I am ok being spectator to, but for most things, I want to be a part of them. Being a leader is more than delegation, it is perspiration. Get involved in what your team is doing.
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Daily Deliberation: 7 October 2019
It is so easy to give up when things are not going our way. The difference between those with lasting success and those who never get anywhere is the willingness to try again.
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Daily Deliberation: 6 October 2019
I always like to tell those on my team to be patient and continue to work hard because you can’t hide talent. Even when a bad boss is trying to hold you back, your talent will eventually be discovered. Even though I like my of saying it, Steve Martin’s quote here is much better.
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Daily Deliberation: 5 October 2019
We want the get rich quick plan or the make rank overnight plan because we have worked hard and think we deserve it. When we get passed over for a promotion or an award we think no one cares and we quit. This is the time to step up our game, not step away. If…
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Daily Deliberation: 4 October 2019
Trust is the center of gravity for many things. If you don’t think that your supervisor or boss trusts you enough to give you greater responsibility or if your job lacks some level of satisfaction, you might be overlooking something. One thing to think about in this situation is readiness; does your supervisor or boss…
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Daily Deliberation: 3 October 2019
We do have the capability to become the leaders others want to follow. We can develop and grow those teams people want to be a part of. However, most of us struggle to control our own ego. The only way to defeat your ego is to place others success before your own.
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Daily Deliberation: 2 October 2019
Pride in ownership takes a few ingredients. I found this out through a program I tried creating in my unit, which immediately fell on its face as soon as it was enacted. It was meant to encourage maintainers to take ownership in their aircraft. One component to its failure was organizational structure and culture–it didn’t…
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Daily Deliberation: 1 October 2019
We are all in different places in our lives and our careers. It saddens me to see someone get labeled before they ever have a chance to truly prove who they are. It also upsets me even more when I do not give someone a chance because of initial impression. We need to give everyone…
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