April 17, 2007 Formal, informal feedback key to motivation What motivates you? Equally important, how do you motivate someone else? We have a tendency to come up with slogans or processes that attempt to make us better or more efficient, but I believe nothing is more important than getting someone to want to do more or, well ... do less with less. Embrace
April 17, 2007 No-show for promotion test; no excuse With the New Year upon us, tens of thousands of enlisted promotion hopefuls across the Air Force will sharpen their focus on the upcoming testing cycle. For 2007, the Weighted Airman Promotion System testing window has been adjusted slightly; for technical and master sergeant, testing will be held
April 17, 2007 Concentrate on doing tasks with excellence Someone once said, "If it is worth doing once, it is worth doing right." As one of the Air Force Core Values, "Excellence in All that We Do" is a must in today's transitioning Air Force. It is not just about doing things better or smarter. There are initiatives like AFSO21 that speak to that.
April 16, 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 12, 2007 Good leaders never walk by a problem Early in my military training, one of my mentors said, "a good leader never walks by a problem." I have no idea if he was quoting one of history's military greats, he made this up himself or he heard it from one of his mentors. I guess I'll never know. However, the message is clear. When we see
April 6, 2007 Malmstrom in ‘spring training’ for upcoming NSI/CI in June Every year, the boys of summer travel to the deserts of Arizona or the tropical confines of Florida to begin the long journey which, for one team, will end as World Series champion in October. This is the yearly process of spring training. It is a wonderful time because every team is optimistic and
March 30, 2007 Strategy on planning for the future: Pay yourself first If your focus is to take control of your finances, I would like to share some simple tips that helped my wife and me achieve financial success over the years. First off, forget about a budget. That's right! Don't even attempt to stick to a budget you created in a desperate attempt for
March 30, 2007 Reflections of my Air Force career Now that I am nearing my retirement from the Air Force, I have taken time to reflect upon my experience. I cannot begin to put a price on the knowledge, experience and confidence I have gained since entering the Air Force in 1983. My reading and writing skills were below average, and it was not
March 22, 2007 Thanking our unsung heroes There is a group of unsung heroes who have silently supported our Airmen and our nation as we fight the War on Terrorism whose sacrifice, service and heartache too often go without recognition or respect. These heroes are the spouses and family members of our warriors who have selflessly created the
March 22, 2007 Who is your inspiration? What type of person inspires our military members to do what we ask of them each and every day? Could that person be Ms. Anna Nicole Smith? In the news, we have seen Ms. Smith mentioned so often that I've had to ask myself if someone like her might possess qualities that inspire our Airmen. There is