March 11, 2015 Your organization’s most valuable asset Are people your most valuable asset? Let's examine how others may think of our greatest asset.Some would say that people are not your greatest asset, and that saying they are insinuates that all employees have a dramatic positive impact on success and desired work culture. The truth is that your
Feb. 9, 2015 Know your people As I approach the end of my military career, I couldn't help but think about the number of leadership lessons I've received through the years. Some of these lessons were learned in a formal classroom setting, while many more were learned on the job. One of the best - and favorite - lessons in
Jan. 7, 2015 Binge drinking and a culture of intoxication The military is only a microcosm of civilian society and binge drinking has become a phenomenon in American culture as evidenced by the popularity of binge drinking parties such as Lake St. Clair's Jobbie Nooner, spring break celebrations and "fill in the blank" gone wild reality shows. This
Jan. 7, 2015 Striving for greatness A common wish for parents is to see their children achieve a higher level of greatness in life; to out-achieve them in the game of "greatness", if you will. Society has defined many measures of what it means to be great. Some of these measures can include wealth, power, influence, longevity, and
Nov. 1, 2014 A satisfying feeling During the November UTA, I traded my CAC card for a retired ID, received a letter from the White House thanking me for my service and took off my ABUs for the last time. I'm retired. I've told many people that the closer I get to retirement the happier I am. Not because I'm disgruntled,
Oct. 23, 2014 What’s In It For Me? I joined the military a long time ago. It was a different world back then, and I only planned on staying for four years, and then getting a real job. So why am I still here? The answer is simple. But before I answer, let me back up a little.I originally joined the military because I was in a
Sept. 25, 2014 You are only as successful as the “Team” you are a part of It is true that many people join the military for college, large bonuses, medical benefits, travel, or possibly a job. Granted, it is a motivator, but it's not the be-all-end-all of reasons. I believe we have an inherent sense of selflessness that is engrained in each of us. We serve because we
Sept. 11, 2014 Still in the Fight We are all members of the Profession of Arms. Professionals take ownership in in their professions. Your profession is much more than a job, it is a calling that you are dedicated to and willing to sacrifice for. Ours is the Profession of Arms. Make no mistake; there are no number of CBT's or
July 28, 2014 Making yourself competitive for promotion Below are the six points, with a short explanation of why each is important to making you stand out from the others in your peer group.You will notice the lack of discussion about "leadership", "communication", and "PME". Those are all required, too. In fact, those basic requirements are mandatory
June 30, 2014 This is not your father's Air National Guard "This is not your father's Oldsmobile..." That slogan was used by General Motors back in the 1980s. The perception was that only old men drove an Oldsmobile and it was a very conservative vehicle. General Motors wanted to change the image of Oldsmobile for consumers and thus the slogan was born. I