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Jan. 15, 2016 COMMENTARY Thunderbolt
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BLOOD DRIVE! Wake up, smell the empty coffee pot
January 2016
Jan. 26 8 a.m. to noon How to Donate: by Col. program, filling a new position could take several months
– 607th ACS, Front of Bldg. 1382, IDA MCDONALD or more. Exploring alternative strategies can give lead-
Make an appointment at: ers ideas on how to maximize functioning on minimal
Jan. 27 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. https://www.bloodhero.com, 56th Medical Group resources. Having a method in mind to serve as a bridge
– 56 MDG, 56th MDG education "Donate Blood" tab, until help arrives is always a good idea. Decisions may need
and training, Bldg. 1145 Sponsor Code "LAFB“ Let’s face it, we are not going to get to occur regarding which needs would be met and which
will remain unfulfilled. This is never an easy call to make.
Jan. 28 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Walk-ins” are welcome! every resource we need or ask for, no
Or call 877-USB-HERO Another strategy to explore may be to determine how
դ 56th CES, Bldg. 343 (west end) matter how hard we try. Therefore, well certain alternatives can meet more than just one need.
Jan. 28 noon to 4 p.m. Eligibility: Is there a particular tool or piece of equipment that can
it is of paramount importance to be serve multiple purposes? Are some individuals in your unit
– 56th CMS, Bldg. 917 parking lot http://unitedbloodservices.org/pd qualified in performing multiple critical skills? Stretching
f/BS300L-UBS.pdf able to recognize your limitations the mind and imagination may yield some vital and readily
workable results.
Questions: &RO,GD0F'RQDOG regarding money and manpower in
this time of economic uncertainty. There are many tools to tailor or combine to meet the
http://unitedbloodservices.org/lea specific needs of your organization, so keep an open mind
rnMore.aspx Having an effective and efficient decision-making ap- and make pursuing efficiency the norm.
or call, United Blood Services,
at 800-288-2199 x5497 proach or coping procedure is a crucial component to Remember to keep an eye on your most precious resource
— your people. Lack of adequate staffing, funding and
balancing and prioritizing the resources you already have. equipment needed to do the job provides fertile ground for
burnout and frustration. Keeping them encouraged and
With all of the programs out there competing for resources, inspired is more challenging than ever, but when they know
your efforts are focused on improving the work environ-
the odds are good your requests may not all be granted. ment, it will go a long way.
There will be difficult decisions to make when almost every In earlier times, there seemed to be an endless supply of
resources available despite the spending and utilization habits
resource requirement seems to be of top priority. In today’s of our population, but those days are over. The time has come
to tighten the reins, face the fact that our resources are finite
ACTION LINE tightening of budget purse strings, it pays to have planning and perpetual growth is not an option anymore —the well has
run dry. It’s time to wake up and smell the empty coffee pot.
IZSD#XVDIPLO strategies in mind when there are fewer alternatives to
The Commander’s Action Line exercise. Leaders must make prudent resource allocation
is your direct line to me with ques-
tions or suggestions about subjects decisions that ultimately contribute to short-term mission
of concern to the entire Luke Air
Force Base community. accomplishments and long-term organizational well-being.
I appreciate your feedback. You may need to ask yourself, “Are some of my units work-
Your ideas and concerns help
build a stronger foundation on ing disproportionately longer hours than others?” If this is
which we can successfully com-
plete our mission and take care of indeed the case, you may also ask “Should I temporarily aug-
our people.
ment an overused unit with manpower from an underused
To receive a response, leave %ULJ*HQ6FRWW3OHXV
your name and telephone number. WK):FRPPDQGHU unit?” This may be the most logical course of action to take
Action Lines of general interest are
printed in the Thunderbolt. Remember, the quickest and when there is no relief in the immediate future.
most efficient way to resolve a problem is to talk directly to
the responsible agency or through your chain of command. Even if there is a plan for growth in manpower for a
The Action Line isn’t just for complaints. Send along Looking good or being good? What works best?
your kudos when someone provides exceptional service,
goes out of their way to help or deserves a kind word. by Staff Sgt. or opinions of a person or situation. If turn the situation into a blame game
MARCUS FARRELL there’s a situation that is complex to an resulting in no positive action? You want
PHONE NUMBERS individual and the individual is com- your people to come to you for guidance
56th Force Support Squadron ing to you for help, it is very important and assistance, you want your people to
Airman and Family Readiness Center ....................... 623-856-6550 to ask questions, get the ins-and-outs, trust and respect you, but you tip the
Chapel ................................................................... 623-856-6211 Leadership can be defined in many and receive inputs with an open mind scales when you tell your subordinates
Child Care Center ...................................................623-856-6339 different ways. The American diction- and willingness to do what is right for that you are not getting paid to be nice.
Community Center ............................................... 623-856-7152 ary defines it as “the position or func- the situation. If it is something greater
Computer IT service desk .................................. DSN 945-2900 tion of a leader, a person who guides than you can handle ask for advice and What’s the cost vs. benefits when mak-
Eye Clinic ............................................................. 623-856-7965 or directs a group.” remember, what worked well for others ing a decision? Are you worried about
Fitness Center ....................................................... 623-856-6241 might not be the right thing for another. looking bad? Do you hold your bearing
Flight Medicine .................................................... 623-856-2273 Most commonly leadership can be when encountered in a difficult situa-
Fraud, waste and abuse hotline ............................ 623-856-6149 characterized as leading, setting the Airmen and junior NCOs are the tion or while under pressure? Where is
Hobby shop .......................................................... 623-856-6722 example. However, what is setting the ones who look up to their leaders for the balance when your people have lost
+RXVLQJRI¿FH example? Does setting an example mean guidance. Even if that junior NCO is trust? Where does the respect go when
Law enforcement desk ......................................... 623-856-5970 you must do things the right way and in a leadership role, he is still looked you are not leading by example?
Legal assistance .................................................... 623-856-6901 if possible on the first try? Very often, upon by his subordinates and peers.The
Library .................................................................. 623-856-7191 people holding a leadership role tend to hardest part of what a leader has to do The true mark of a leader is not one
Marketing ............................................................. 623-856-3245 work off a black-and-white scale, which is to find the best solution to solve the who tries to instill fear into the hearts
Military Equal Opportunity ................................. 623-856-7711 leads to missing the gray target area. problem. If something breaks they fix of their subordinates to accomplish
Military pay .......................................................... 623-856-7028 it, but at times the rebuild doesn’t last. their mission, but one who inspires
2I¿FHRI6SHFLDO,QYHVWLJDWLRQ .............................623-856-6821 To me, being a leader means not jump- This is where the true leader emerges. them to want to accomplish the mis-
Outdoor Recreation .............................................. 623-856-6267 ing to conclusions. Look at situations sion because they have pride. The key
Pass and registration ............................................. 623-856-4880 from different perspectives. You’ll be Do you take time and gather all possi- is to have an open mind, put your best
Patient advocate ................................................... 623-856-8968 surprised at how the negative opinions ble facts to form a conclusion that works foot forward and pave the right way for
Public Affairs ........................................................ 623-856-5853 of others can drive an intelligent mind for the betterment of the team or do you subordinates to follow.
Security Forces ..................................................... 623-856-5970 to believe the negative assumption
Straight Talk Line ................................................. 623-856-7064
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Wellness Center .................................................... 623-856-2273 Public Affairs chief ................................................. Lt. Col. Matt Hasson
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