Author: Joe Lawrence
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Own The Message
Have you ever noticed how we judge the quality of the message against the messenger? We hear about something coming down the line and it is good or bad based on the person whom is saying it. It is rare that we hold the content of the message above the quality of the relationship of…
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3 Books You Need to Read as a SNCO
So far this year I have read several books. In fact, I have read three books that I wish I would have read before sewing on Master many moons ago. These books will help you provide feedback and assess how to approach those on your team; how to create important goals and motivate your team…
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Are You a Chief or an E-9?
This question is something that helped drive my decision to retire. A lot of people have asked me why I am getting out at 20 when I have a very good chance of making Chief and the answer is, “I can’t be the father I want to be and the Chief I would want to…
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Get More out of What You Read
Last year, we did a post on finding more opportunities to read. I have received some good feedback on this and have been asked what I meant when I stated a more studious approach and about my habits in general. This post will hopefully answer those questions. I have had many seasons where I was…
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Why Is Everyone Else Lazy?
One of the biggest struggles I see new leaders having is the difficulty getting others to care as much as they do. It all comes down to pride in ownership. I remember taking martial arts as a kid and walking into the training center for months and completely ignored the chairs in the waiting area.…
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Chances are You’re Wrong…
It is becoming more and more apparent that we are losing our ability to think critically. We are more polarized in our beliefs than any other time I have seen. This leads to binary thinking and short term leadership. Binary thinking is when we think there are only two options and ours is the only…
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My Potential $100K Post-Career Mistake…
Several years back I applied for the 15-year retirement and thought I was going to get approved. During this period, I went to TAPS, started job-hunting, and signed up for a PMP certification course. After three long months of waiting, I learned I had been denied and gave up on the job search and the…
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Are We Wet Blanketing NCOs?
There is a lot of talk about NCOs leaving the service at a higher rate than usual lately. We have those shy of the 10 year mark who are not willing reenlist. This is not a new issue, but leadership is finally asking “why?” It is not too late to ask this question and definitely…
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Risk Management for Leaders: 3 Questions for Success
While reflecting during a recent Daily Deliberation, I was really thinking about the Air Force’s view on risk. Our Risk Management (RM) teachings are very good and offer an easy 5-step framework on how to avoid unnecessary risks, but never how to embrace risks. We have to change our mindset that all risk is bad.…
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