“To every person, there comes in their lifetime that special moment when they are tapped on the shoulder and offered that chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared and unqualified for the work that would be their finest hour.” ~ Winston Churchill

Learn the art of balancing shortfalls – because you never have enough time, money, or manpower BalancingshortfallsBalancingshortfalls

The toughest word to say in the English language is “YES” Toughest word to say is “YES”

New ideas, like planting a tree, must be given time and nurtured so that they can grow and bear fruit NurturenewideasNurturenewideas

As a leader, you must reach the acceptance phase of grief faster than the people you lead Reach acceptance faster

Don’t lose your temper-- unless you plan to Don’t lose your temper… Don’t

The more objective you are, the more effective you are The more objective you are, the more effective you are Objective equals effective

Work your boss’s boss’s problems… …and you won’t have any problems

Study the profession and read – especially biographies

Never develop a sense of entitlement

You never know when you’re going to make a difference

Being in our profession is all about service to others Being in our profession is all about service to others

Accountability: The USS Hobson 26 Apr 1952 USS Wasp is recovering aircraft and must turn into the wind USS Hobson is escorting as plane guard and screening ship The two ships are operating at night, running with “red lights only” A leader is responsible for self, people and results. Accountability is the foundation of public trust This accountability is not for intention, but for the dead. The captain of a ship, like the captain of a state, is given honor and privileges and trust beyond other men. But let him steer the wrong course, let him touch ground, let him bring disaster to his ship or to his men, and he must answer for what he has done. No matter what, he cannot escape. It is cruel, this accountability of good and well intentioned men. “Right Rudder” To Recover Aircraft “Right Rudder” To Match “Left Rudder” To Adjust Spacing “All Ahead Flank” “All Ahead Flank” Wasp “Prepare for Collision” “Full Reverse!” Only Attempt to Avoid USS Hobson cut in two and sinks Capt makes decision to go in front of Wasp Accountability: The USS Hobson 176 Sailors Dead Bow Destroyed Lt Cmdr William Tierney 1952 Wall Street Journal Editorial

Enhanced In lean times a leader must make the tough choices to protect core tasks Sustainable CoreCore Tasks Tasks Tasks Tasks Tasks

Servant Leaders…

…work for their people Servant Leaders…

I challenge each of you to mentor the next generation of leaders Teach&MentorTeach&Mentor