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56th Logistics Readiness Squadron During an impromptu discussion with Saddam Hus
sein, a representative from the U.S. State Department
$10.95 - Club Members “Genuine leaders have the abil- gave a vague response. When he inquired into the U.S.’s
ity to articulate, initiate and potential response if actions were taken in the border
$12.95 - Nonmembers follow-through on their vision.” dispute with Kuwait, that U.S. Ambassador told Sad
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623-856-6446 This quote from King epito like your border disagreement with Kuwait.”
mizes the importance of develop
%&' ing our communication skills as Although our intent was never to give the green light
leaders and managers. for Iraq to invade Kuwait, the ambiguity in our response
Capt. David Musgrave As we get older, many of us get definitely gave the impression we would not interfere.
What happened next, of course, was the invasion of
set in our ways and live by the Kuwait by Iraqi forces and the United States dominant
phrase, “This is who I am.” That mindset can easily military response of the first Gulf War.
ACTION LINE stagnate our growth, because what we are selfishly
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What we should do instead is ask ourselves, “Am I are applicable across various leadership levels.
56fw.pa@us.af.mil clearly articulating my message?”
623-856-7011 While studying political science in college, I ran Think of any conflict you are currently experiencing
and ask yourself these questions. Is the solution to the
The Commander’s Action
See COMMUNICATION, Page 19
Line is your direct line to me
with questions or suggestions
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about subjects of concern to the
entire Luke Air Force Base com-
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I appreciate your feedback. Be honest ... choose to not lie
Your ideas and concerns help
build a stronger foundation on
which we can successfully com-
plete our mission and take care E\0DVWHU6JW take care of our children, hold a mar it to our
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of our people. Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus reports and plan for retirement. With have seen
To receive a response, leave 56th FW commander 56th Operations Support Squadron all of this absorbing the majority of our people de
time, we can lose sight of our values, fend their
your name and telephone num- “Whoever is careless with the truth in which in turn affects our honesty, even dishonesty
small matters cannot be trusted with if we didn’t mean for it to happen. solely on the
ber. Action Lines of general interest are printed in the important matters.” grounds that
We all need to have a good under the truth may
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way to resolve a problem is to talk directly to the respon- honesty? Is it simply telling the truth? have strong feelings concerning cer rather than them learning the truth
Is that all there is to honesty? If hon tain issues, such as the new enlisted from someone else.
sible agency or through your chain of command. esty is simply telling the truth, do performance review system, retire
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but isn’t not telling the entire truth either on one side or the other. to the top; however, remember you
your kudos when someone provides exceptional service, or not telling the entire story wrong? cannot go back to that place and time.
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