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Jan. 22, 2016 COMMENTARY Thunderbolt
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Do you believe in God but Following nonnegotiables makes good leader
live as if He doesn’t exist?
by Lt. Col. played a large role in their legendary leadership. They were
Come join us for a six-week bible study MATTHEW WARNER able to motivate those around them. It’s not too much to ask
as we seek to answer that life-changing a leader to make an effort to motivate those around him.
question. 310th Fighter Squadron Honesty and enthusiasm are both contagious and play a
huge role in motivating others.
11:45 a.m. Wednesdays An effective leader needs to have
Starts Feb. 10 a couple of qualities that are non- A leader must also follow. There are very few people in
Chapel Conference Room negotiable. leadership positions who don’t answer to someone else. The
team captain must listen to the coaches, the CEO must
Sponsored by the LCC Protestant Parish Email Chaplain Lanford @ First, leaders need to be cred- answer to a board, and leaders in the military serve the
james.lanford.1@us.af.mil ible in their profession. You don’t chain of command. If you want people to follow you, then
to confirm your attendance necessarily need to be the best, al- you must show them how you follow.
or for more information Lt. Col. Matthew Warner though this certainly doesn’t hurt,
but you need to be respected professionally for people to Leaders must care about those they work with. This
Sponsored by the LCC Protestant Parish follow you. No CEO, coach, team captain, teacher or any gets increasingly more difficult for leaders as they move
professional leader will be effective in getting others to up the ranks, but it shouldn’t. For followers to know their
ACTION LINE follow unless they’re respected for the work they’ve ac- leader cares, leaders must get to know their people and
complished in their profession. Although circumstances even befriend them.
56fw.pa@us.af.mil may dictate who you work for, it doesn’t mean you will
follow that person. I strive to be a servant leader in any leadership position
Additionally, leaders should strive to motivate those I find myself in. If I lead by serving those who follow versus
around them. Not everyone can be famed basketball coach trying to make them serve my interests, then they will
John Wooden, Gen. George Patton, commander of the Sev- know I care about them and the team becomes stronger.
enth Army in the Mediterranean and European theatres
of World War II, or Abraham Lincoln. Their circumstances Finally, leadership is hard work. It takes constant effort.
The most difficult thing about being a good leader, like being
a good father, husband or fighter pilot, is the job never stops.

The Commander’s Action Line Mentoring evolves with new ideas, methods
is your direct line to me with ques-
tions or suggestions about subjects by Master Sgt. negate one-on-one com- and standard setter. It adapting to an unfamiliar
of concern to the entire Luke Air ANTONIO munication, which remains also means accepting di- situation. This is where the
Force Base community. one of the key requirements versity and not interject- open lines of communica-
MONTGOMERY in mentoring troops. One of ing your own beliefs onto tion come into play and, as
I appreciate your feedback. the best things you can do your troops. Maintain- mentors, taking the time
Your ideas and concerns help 56th Equipment Maintenance is to get to know them on a ing that balance is key to understand and become
build a stronger foundation on Squadron personal, but professional to allowing the both of educated on new concepts
which we can successfully com- level, learn their story and you to learn from each can carry a lot of weight.
plete our mission and take care of What does it mean to be stay actively involved with other since mentoring is
our people. a mentor this day and age? them. This can help in es- a two-way street. Serving Remember, there is never
tablishing trust between a nation that incorporates a totally correct way to
To receive a response, leave Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus A few years ago, it held you and your Airmen and numerous people from mentor someone. It’s only
your name and telephone number. 56th FW commander the meaning of having an may also aid in clearing up many backgrounds is what through your own personal
Action Lines of general interest are experienced individual any reservations of commu- makes our nation unique, experiences, past or pres-
printed in the Thunderbolt. Remember, the quickest and take you under his wing nicating openly about past and it’s not uncommon for ent, that you develop your
most efficient way to resolve a problem is to talk directly to and guide or assist you experiences or stressful a mentor to have problems skills as a mentor and grow
the responsible agency or through your chain of command. when you came to new situations. Encourage them yourself.
crossroads in life. Although to bring the best of their
The Action Line isn’t just for complaints. Send along this view has not changed abilities to everything they
your kudos when someone provides exceptional service, much over the years, new do. Help them set goals for
goes out of their way to help or deserves a kind word. techniques have been de- whatever they strive for,
veloped and made avail- whether it is work, school
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