May 2, 2007 Shaking hands I think I blend into the local community fairly well. As far as I can see, the only thing that gives me away is the Department of Defense sticker on my windshield and my Michigan license plate. But on a recent trip to town, I realized there was something more significant and slightly less tangible
April 27, 2007 How to move the organization forward The natural inertia or tendency of an organization is to move. That sounds extremely simple and quite obvious, so what does that have to do with management and leadership? Organizational movement will trend in the direction of leadership. If a clear organizational vision is communicated to all and
April 26, 2007 Inspections 101: How to tell them apart It's almost the start of summer and the teasing sensation of warm weather here in Montana is sneaking up on us. Many of you are probably thinking, "It's time to do some barbecuing, take a boating or hiking trip, or just relax out on the porch." There will be time for that, but first ... its
April 26, 2007 Safety is a frame of mind; individual responsibility Safety is an individual responsibility. It is up to each and every one of us to safely perform tasks while managing and mitigating the risks in our jobs, around our homes and in everything we do. Fortunately we have safety experts on base to help us navigate through some of the more challenging
April 26, 2007 Making leadership, success go hand-in-hand for long haul Colin Powell once said, "Leadership will always require people who are able to organize the efforts of others to accomplish the objectives that flow from the vision." Are you using your leadership to set a course of success for others? Just as easy as it is to turn away from the person who is the
April 25, 2007 Time to reconsider 'work hard, play hard' motto "Work hard, play hard" - it's a phrase we've all heard and many Air Force organizations use it as an informal motto. The phrase communicates the notion that we are intensely committed to doing what it takes to get the mission done, but we're not one-dimensional, mission-only people -- we approach
April 25, 2007 Attitude makes all the difference Today might seem like any other day, but it doesn't have to be. The holidays are over and a new year means a fresh start. If you are like most Americans, you made resolutions that you fully intend to keep. That is ... once you get started. Getting started is the key. Whether your resolutions
April 19, 2007 Unexpected accidents can happen in a blink of an eye It can happen in a blink of an eye. The car in front of you stops suddenly. The reason doesn't matter - maybe the driver was talking on a cell phone and wasn't paying attention, maybe a child became disruptive in the backseat and the parent had to intervene - but within a split second you're hitting
April 19, 2007 Try walking down a different career path They maintain a watchful vigil at remote facilities located across the rugged, wind-swept prairies of Montana. From across the Air Force, these men and women come to put their unique experiences and skill sets to the challenge. Currently, 74 silent warriors operate and maintain the 341st Space
April 17, 2007 Laugh to improve quality of life in five simple ways 1. Humor wards off depression. Studies have shown people who possess a good sense of humor are less likely to become depressed and anxious than those whose sense of humor was not as good. Humor quite simply elevates mood ... your own and the moods of those around you. "Telling a joke, particularly