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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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Want to Develop Others…?
The whole spirit of what we do here is to give back through mentorship what others have taught us. We would love to learn from you too as it will make our community even stronger. If you would like to write posts on here or share some other gift you may have, please let us…
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Is Work-Life Balance Attainable?
Work-life balance is one of those topics that is constantly being discussed. Many of us try very hard to keep everything in balance at home and at work. However, we spend so much energy doing this, we tend to miss the good stuff. I am a firm believer that there are three areas we need…
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Inspire Tomorrow Podcast: Episode 011
Are leaders born or made? We are all leaders. Listen as training and education are applied to becoming a better leader. Listen to the episode here. Read the article referenced here: The 4 Areas Air Force SNCOs must Master AND here is the follow up article that explains much of this podcast: Look Like You…
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How to Expand Your Scope as a Leader
Over the past month, I have been seeking one-on-one opportunities to serve others through mentorship. I have seen a few themes repeat and one that I have found myself talking about the most is scope. Many of us in the military are looking for more responsibility and opportunities to help others or to run bigger…
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The Dirty Dozen of Leadership Pitfalls
There was this maintenance back shop on base when I was a new Crew Chief that had these “Dirty Dozen” posters hanging up everywhere. To be honest, the corniness of them caught my eye; however, the simplicity of their message made them stick for many years. Recently, a friend reminded me of them and although…
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Inspire Tomorrow Podcast: Episode 010
In this episode, Ryan Hawk of the Learning Leader Show discusses how to surround yourself with those you admire, how to spot signs that you may be ready for a transition and his approach to reading. As a long time fan of his show, it was an honor to talk with him and learn from…
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