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Dec. 18, 2015 COMMENTARY Thunderbolt
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Luke Community Chapel Build ‘likability’ as leader
2015 Advent &
by Master Sgt. in stride and learn from both. Enjoy success without allow-
Christmas Schedule JAVARIO MATHIS ing it to go to your head and acknowledge failures without
letting them keep you down.
'HF²&RQ¿UPDWLRQ0DVV ................................................5 p.m. 56th Maintenance Group
'HF²&KULVWPDV(YH)DPLO\0DVV .................................5 p.m. Be generous: Don’t be the leader who holds back knowl-
With the multitude of profes- edge or resources for fear of being outshined by your person-
Christmas Eve nel. Remember we are all training our replacements and
sional development courses we as should want them to be great at what they do. You should
&DQGOHOLJKWVHUYLFH&KDSHORQWKH0DOO ................................7 p.m. see their successes as your success as well.
Caroling ............................................................................11: 30 p.m. Airmen attend, I just wanted to hit
&KULVWPDV0LGQLJKW0DVV................................................. 0LGQLJKW Demonstrate integrity: Strive to inspire trust and ad-
on some regularly discussed leader- miration through your actions, as opposed to words alone.
Christmas Day Even charming leaders will falter if they’re not rooted in
ship behaviors. That said, we should a foundation of integrity.
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-DQ²0DU\0RWKHURI*RG1HZ<HDU0DVV ....................9 a.m. Master Sgt. also be striving to improve as we Learn to read people: Nonverbal communication is a
Javario Mathis grow as leaders at all levels. These large part of most conversations and often tells a leader
All services at tips can be helpful whether you are more than the words coming out of a person’s mouth. Being
Luke Community Chapel, observant and taking note of indicators like facial expres-
leading peers or subordinates. Actively working on the sions, tone of voice, or body language will help to give a
Bldg. 799, or as noted much better assessment of a situation than spoken words
following behaviors will serve to boost your likability as alone ever could.
ACTION LINE
a leader and give those around you a stronger inclination Take stock of potential: Recognizing potential in those
56fw.pa@us.af.mil around you is extremely important. Bringing out the talent
to follow you. in those around you and working to make everyone that
The Commander’s Action Line much better, while also getting great work accomplished,
is your direct line to me with ques- Build personal connections: Communicate on a personal is one of the greatest accomplishments a leader can boast.
tions or suggestions about subjects
of concern to the entire Luke Air level when possible, and remember to treat people like you Have substance: Charisma is a great tool to grab people’s
Force Base community. attention. The hard part is keeping that attention with
would want to be treated. what you have to share. Since the success of your personnel
I appreciate your feedback. relies heavily on your knowledge and expertise, share them
Your ideas and concerns help Be approachable: Make time for people who want to both with your people regularly. If you have value-added
build a stronger foundation on information to share with your personnel, you will never
which we can successfully com- speak with you and work to make them feel comfortable have to toot your own horn.
plete our mission and take care of
our people. in the fact that you actually value their input.
To receive a response, leave Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus Be humble: A leader’s arrogance can quickly destroy
your name and telephone number. 56th FW commander
Action Lines of general interest are their likability. Using a leadership position to better serve
printed in the Thunderbolt. Remember, the quickest and
most efficient way to resolve a problem is to talk directly to those around you, as opposed to a platform for self-praise,
the responsible agency or through your chain of command.
will go a long way with those following you.
The Action Line isn’t just for complaints. Send along
your kudos when someone provides exceptional service, Remain positive: People respond well to leaders with
goes out of their way to help or deserves a kind word.
positive outlooks on situations. A leader who remains
PHONE NUMBERS
hopeful in negative situations can boost confidence in the
Airman and Family Readiness Center ....................... 623-856-6550
Chapel ................................................................... 623-856-6211 future among the personnel involved.
Child Care Center ...................................................623-856-6339
Community Center ............................................... 623-856-7152 Be level-headed: Try to take both positives and negatives
Computer IT service desk .................................. DSN 945-2900
Eye Clinic ............................................................. 623-856-7965 Looking back: Industrial Revolution changed world
Fitness Center ....................................................... 623-856-6241
Flight Medicine .................................................... 623-856-2273 by Senior Airman
Fraud, waste and abuse hotline ............................ 623-856-6149 AUDRA STANTON
Hobby shop .......................................................... 623-856-6722
+RXVLQJRI¿FH 607th Air Control Squadron tion brought new technologies the automobiles, and led to Orville and
Law enforcement desk ......................................... 623-856-5970 world had never dreamed of before. Wilbur Wright inventing the first
Legal assistance .................................................... 623-856-6901 The Industrial Revolution changed They built machines to make their powered airplane.
Library .................................................................. 623-856-7191 the economic systems of the world. work less strenuous.
Marketing ............................................................. 623-856-3245 Without this transition in technology, From the stand point of someone
Military Equal Opportunity ................................. 623-856-7711 our military wouldn’t be the same One of the major inventions was living in 2015, you realize just how
Military pay .......................................................... 623-856-7028 today. Europe was the first to thrive the creation of the steam engine, far we’ve come. With leaps and tech-
2I¿FHRI6SHFLDO,QYHVWLJDWLRQ .............................623-856-6821 in this new revolution through eco- which was developed by James Watt, nological bounds, we now see smart
Outdoor Recreation .............................................. 623-856-6267 nomic and social reforms starting in a Scottish inventor, mechanical engi- phones in everyone’s hands. We have
Pass and registration ............................................. 623-856-4880 the 1850s and quickly spread around neer and chemist. The steam engine fast cars and creations like the F-35
Patient advocate ................................................... 623-856-8968 the world. uses coal and wood as fuel and the Lightning II flying overhead daily.
Public Affairs ........................................................ 623-856-5853 fire produces heat that turns water Today, the sky is no longer the limit.
Security Forces ..................................................... 623-856-5970 People became richer and were able into steam which is then used to turn We went from struggling to get off
Straight Talk Line ................................................. 623-856-7064 to work less strenuous jobs as they put the wheels in the engine. Engines the ground to breaking the sound
Sexual Assault Prevention/Response .................. 623-856-4878 their minds more toward education grew in popularity because it was barrier. The F-35 has the most ro-
Vehicle Maintenance ............................................ 623-935-6576 and less toward basic survival. There energy efficient. It soon became the bust communications suite of any
Veterinary services ............................................... 623-856-6354 were people who still struggled but the engine that everyone used to power aircraft built to date. Being able to
Wellness Center .................................................... 623-856-2273 balance between people who suffered railroad locomotives, ships, the first
Youth Center ......................................................... 623-856-7470 and people who thrived had greatly See REVOLUTION, Page 13
changed for the better.
The start of the Industrial Revolu-
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