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Effective communication vital for leaders, followers
When I was a lieutenant, my commander at the time, a Vietnam vet, occasionally complained about the discipline of the Airmen, "These young kids, they're always asking 'why '- we used to just follow orders." Recently, I heard the same complaint from a 20-year chief. "Troops these days, always asking 'why.' Didn't happen when I was an
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4/28
2007
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Contingency Skills Training bolsters Airman's abilities in combat environments
There was no hiding from my first convoy experience. Tagged as convoy commander for a five-vehicle movement through unfamiliar terrain, the lives and welfare of 19 Airmen hung on my ability to react quickly and think on my feet. Was I ready? What would we encounter? How many of my squad would I lose on this mission? Would I be the one not coming
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4/05
2007
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Leadership: What we can learn from Mayberry
You're in charge." I cringe inwardly when I hear those words. They imply that I'm going to meet resistance and will need to assert formal authority - kind of like the oldest child being in charge of the younger in the brood when mom and dad go out for the evening. "You're responsible." Those words charge me with energy and I begin to anticipate the
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4/05
2007
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Planning a ride is planning for life
How do you write an article on smart choices regarding drunk driving without it reading like every other article you've ever read on the subject?You could quote statistics such as how many vehicle accidents are alcohol related, or the number of alcohol-related deaths happened last year, but chances are no one will pay attention to the numbers.
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1/19
2007
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AFSO21 - You May Have Heard ...
Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century - or AFSO21 - is an initiative being introduced to the Air Force. Many of you have likely heard the term, and some of you may even be familiar with the AFSO21 initiative. For those of you who aren't aware of AFSO21, this article will give you a brief introduction to one of the Air Force's newest
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1/19
2007
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Leadership: Vision and environment
Much is said today about a leader's obligation to set the vision for an organization. That sometimes difficult task is crucial to the success of any organization, be it large or small. Setting the vision, however, is just one part of the equation. The leader must also provide an environment that allows the organization to meet that vision. Farmers
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12/05
2006
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Education? More than worth it
It's been a long, cold day. You are tired, and on top of that you have class tonight. Will that piece of paper be worth it? Yes! For many people, the number one reason for joining the military has always been education. The Air Force offers unmatched educational support which, if taken advantage of, can provide Airmen a solid foundation for future
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12/04
2006
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Respect, loyalty key leader ingredients
Respect and loyalty - most pursue them, some earn and gain them by chance, while successful leaders give and receive them one person and one issue at a time. These two traits are fundamental concepts of leadership that often occur without a lot of deliberate action. These two concepts, however, can have significant impact on both mission success
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7/24
2006
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