Sept. 15, 2014 The “short version” on leadership It would take a lifetime to read all the books there are on leadership. After 26 years of military service and multiple levels of professional military education, I've acquired a large stack of books on the subject. Many of these books hold valuable information that has been useful over the years.
Sept. 9, 2014 Being good stewards in an age of consumption and waste Stewardship isn't a popular subject these days. Through popular media, television, Internet and the like, most of us are bombarded with daily messages to get as much as we can and spend, spend, spend on bigger houses, bigger cars, and more with no regard for how all these items gets cared for or
Sept. 3, 2014 The power of storytelling--the healing effect Do you remember the stories you were told at bedtime as a child? Can you remember one that really inspired you? Did it make you want to become a hero? Storytelling has been a part of my life for years. I grew up in a family where the dinner table was the center stage for hours of storytelling. I can
Aug. 26, 2014 341st MDG focused on enhancing patient experience As the 341st Medical Group leadership began considering goals for the upcoming year, we created a long and important list of things we intend to do. While continuing to deliver high-quality, world-class health care, we also want our facility to be modern and aesthetically pleasing. In discussing
Aug. 20, 2014 Making a difference at home, abroad When she was only 8 years old, Nicole Roundy, a Utah native, was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, a form of bone cancer. Within a year, Nicole lost her right leg above the knee and continued aggressive chemotherapy treatment. Just 10 years after that life-altering diagnosis, she took a deep breath
Aug. 13, 2014 Finding balance in the northern tier I'm extremely blessed and fortunate to have been given the opportunity to lead the best team this side of anywhere - the Red Dawgs of the 12th Missile Squadron. I may be a bit biased, but I truly believe it. The 12th MS is just one of the many squadrons that make up our proud missile wing. Our
Aug. 7, 2014 Aug. 7 marks five years of deterring, assuring In a 2009 speech in Prague, President Barack Obama stated as long as nuclear weapons exist, "the United States will maintain a safe, secure and effective arsenal to deter any adversary, and guarantee that defense to our allies." This is what Air Force Global Strike Command does, and has successfully
Aug. 5, 2014 Our greatest weapon system: Our people By the nature of leading any organization, there will be challenges and how we adapt to a changing environment remains a top priority. Leaders must channel incredible human capital energies to respond to the nature of our combat missions, home station organizational realignments, budget cuts,
July 28, 2014 Big Sky Top 3 offer mentorship When I first learned that the Big Sky Top 3 was given an opportunity to submit an article, I thought of the awesome opportunity to increase organizational awareness. Most people have heard of the Top 3 in some way, shape or form, but perhaps not who we are as an organization and what we offer the
July 28, 2014 A personal reflection It seems that throughout my life I have never been one to learn things the easy way, somehow taking the trial-by-fire route instead. So why would anything be different when I was given the task of leading the 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs team? My initial thought of an uneventful three-year