Category: Leadership
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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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Daily Deliberation: 28 September 2019
We see this all the time when someone is placed into leadership roles. They either move forward like nothing new happened or they come in with their ‘kiss the boss’ mug. A real leader is the same person whether they are in follower’s role or as the leader of 1,800 people. You can really tell…
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Daily Deliberation: 21 September 2019
We can become holier than thou in so many situations. We think our way is the only way. However, if we are truly tolerant and truly an open-minded person, we are willing to listen to the opinions and thoughts of those we disagree with.
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Lead Yourself First
It has been about a year since I took off the uniform and entered the civilian workforce. This process has been eye opening for me and I have learned a lot. One of the biggest lessons I learned is the same one I have learned over and over again throughout my entire life: lead yourself…
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Roll Calls are Wasted Opportunities
Roll Calls are an Air Force fixture. I have attended one (in some form) almost everyday of my 20 year career. However, with very few exceptions, they were a complete waste of time. Most Roll Calls went like this: After the initial attendance or “roll” call, the dumping of pointless information follows for the next…
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Daily Deliberation: 30 August 2019
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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Honor the Supervisor-Subordinate Relationship
It is critical that leaders at all levels engage with the Airmen around us. Regular interaction allows us to connect with teammates on a human level, ensure they are well cared for and track their development. It affords us the opportunity to mentor our teams as we navigate the chaos that comes with managing a…
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The Selflessness of Self Care
As a self described recovering workaholic who struggles with leaving work at work and being present and in the moment during my down time with the family (walking and talking though work situations in my head used to be a daily thing), I have to admit that self care is an ongoing battle and a…
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