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Micromagement 101
How/Why it begins? Micromanagement is a the result of a deeper rooted issue where there is a lack in leadership development. We all start as some sort of hands-on technician doing a ground-level job. We get better over time and are asked to train another based on our skills. Then as we become good one-on-one…
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Look Like You are Born to Lead
Several weeks ago there was a post about developing SNCO skills, titled: The 4 Areas Air Force SNCOs Must Master, and one of the points on there was about leading people. I had someone reach out to me and ask for some more actionable advice on this. Here is my attempt to satisfy that request. Ever…
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Inspire Tomorrow Podcast: Dealing With Toxic Leadership
We have all worked for a leader who cared more about results than their team. In this episode we discuss how toxic leaders come to power, how to prevent them and finally some tips on how to deal with them. Listen to the latest episode here. Like Inspire Tomorrow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnForTomorrow/ Music: Danger Storm by Kevin…
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Trust: An imperative for organizational growth
As a young SSgt crew chief, I can remember remarking to my peers about how I felt like a glorified SrA; I could correct, inspect, and sign off jobs to make an aircraft airworthy again, but my unit didn’t really trust me or my counterparts beyond that. I came to work each day, did my…
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Why bother with CCAF and Volunteering?
There are days that I wonder ‘when will all Airmen internalize the value of volunteering and getting their CCAF.’ The issue seems the same at each base (and those hater Facebook/twitter feeds) and WE need to fix it together. What I see more often than not, is that MANAGERS are not explaining WHY decisions are…
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Decisions, Decisions
What is your process for making decisions? Listen to the latest podcast on Inspire Tomorrow to hear a few different methods. Go there from here.
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What Can Leaders Learn From Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior?
Today our nation honors a great man: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was able to open the eyes of our country to the ways other Americans were being treated. He challenged the cultural norms that had been in place and forever changed the face of civil rights for millions of people. He did all…
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The 4 Areas Air Force SNCOs Must Master
“The Air Force mentoring program should focus on developing subordinate leadership skills. Current Air Force mentoring instructions substitute career building for leadership development.” These are the first two lines from a 2003 Air Command and Staff College thesis written by Major Todd Lancaster. When I stumbled upon this paper, this statement really hit me and…
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Happy New Year’s Day!
I have always loved the starting of a new year, because it forces us to reflect on the previous one. 2017 was a great year for Deliberate Development as we expanded our mentor team and added daily articles to further our movement to serve through mentorship. (to meet the team, go here) 2018 will bring even…
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Merry Christmas!
Typically on Mondays, we post our longer articles; however, this week and next week being holidays I have decided not to. Instead I am going to simply wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope you are able to spend this time with those closest to you. For those on duty here in the states…
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