Category: Leadership
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You Have What You Need
Growing up, I never had the name-brand stuff that the other kids had. What I did have were parents that taught me to improvise. I couldn’t throw money at a problem and had to use what I had. I think all of us can try this a bit more at work. We complain about not…
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Find some 1-on-1 Time
Let’s admit it…we are all busy. Doesn’t matter the size or type of organization you are in, the calendar seems to get filled quickly. Doesn’t mean our teams don’t want/need to hear from us and get a little of our time. Sure, we can send a mass email, have a mass organizational meeting and you…
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Listen to your people
My wife and I love watching Judge Judy…it’s our nightly routine while we eat dinner (am I getting old?). Judge Judy often tells people, God gave you 2 ears and 1 mouth…so you listen more than you talk. This short story goes way back to when I first took command. Each flight in the squadron…
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Earning PDU’s for PMP Cert
“You don’t want to get your PMP yet, it is impossible to get the PDUs you need.” This statement couldn’t be further from the truth and still remains one of the worst pieces of advice I have ever received. Earning the necessary professional development units or PDUs for your PMP Cert is very easy as…
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Don’t Rule Out the Quiet One
I always loved this quote. It reminds me of sitting through PME. On day one, there are those who speak loudly and are trying to “prove” they are leaders. When they get the chance, they usually don’t have the stuff to back it up with. However, the quiet one in the corner who just watches…
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Laugh it up
I shocked myself today when I realized I haven’t written anything about laughing. I’ve focused so much on other life topics that I forgot the one thing that has helped me get to where I am today…bring a little laughter and fun into life (that includes work). Now, it doesn’t mean that you have to…
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When Opportunity Knocks, Answer
I couldn’t tell you the title of the book or what I was wearing that day…but I do remember a 17-year old Dave Rhodes gripping the podium in English class, trying to get through an oral book report…I just wanted it to end!!! Public speaking, one of the biggest fears for most people. Now I…
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Pursuing a PMP Cert
Not going to lie, the first time I heard of the PMP, old school Snoop Dogg songs came to mind and many jokes were made about becoming a certified p-i-m-p. Then, I grew up and looked into it further and realized becoming a certified project management professional was much more in line with my future…
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If Not Now, When?
The other day, I was sipping my morning coffee and talking myself out of a much-needed workout. An excuse I made to myself was that tomorrow would be better. Seriously? I just woke up and I am already acting as if the day has gotten away from me! Excuses. Finally, I had to shame myself…
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Encourage Integrity
As a very young Airman I made a mistake. I was away from the shop working on some equipment and I was carrying my radio (you might call it a walkie-talkie). When I got back to the shop I didn’t have my radio anymore. I knew this was bad, lost equipment, a security violation…so I…
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