lancaster leadership philosophy
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551st Special Operations Squadron
I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
The Best Teach The Rest
Leadership
551st Special Operations Squadron
I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
The Best Teach The Rest
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• Positive
• Inclusive
• Solution Oriented • Engaged, Involved, Outgoing
• Work Hard, Play Hard
• Mentoring
• Self-Critique
• Listen
Leadership Values - Expand your influence/Focus on changing what you can
- Understand/overcome obstacles
- Constant improvement
- We might not make it easier, but we can make it more fun
- Invest in your subordinates and you receive the returns
- Accept imperfection; find time to reflect
- Accept inputs from others; make your decisions
- This is our squadron
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• “We” vs “I”; “Our” vs “My”
• Pay Attention to Detail
• Be Proactive
• Support in public; question in private; criticize at home
• Stay in Shape: Mentally, Physically, Spiritually
• Find the best solution; Don’t Tie Position to Ego;
Leadership Principles
• Don’t Walk by a Problem
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• Take Care of the Mission
• Know and Take Care of Your People Families Matter
Force Protection
Safety
Health & Welfare (Suicide Prevention)
Remember This...
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Remember This...
There is more honor in wearing out than rusting out
A shot not taken is a shot missed
It’s better to have 50 guys you are trying to hold back than 50 guys you have to kick in the ass
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It’s about making things better…
Remember This...
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It’s about thinking…
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It’s about leadership…
Remember This...
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It’s about being an officer!
Remember This...
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Questions