Moving Forward

Seasons on earth are similar to seasons in the mind and in order to continue to move forward with our goals we must be aware of these changes and adjust accordingly. I say this because I notice the effects of seasons on my level of motivation--I am highly motivated in spring and summer!

Zlogically Speaking: The Game

Zlogically Speaking: The Game: The Federal Executive Forum: Strategic Leadership Navigating a Sea of Change 11-13 August 2010 Branson, MO was a great experience and I shou...

Pipe Dream Economy

The U.S. debt has almost doubled since my last blog in 2006, I have no clue about the subject beyond gut feelings, but, I know what I see going on in the country: greed is out of control. The very fabric of our society is subjected to digitally controlled price mongrels who up the prices on gas as you pump, digitized prices on the shelves of stores to automatically sync with losses identified in accounting programs to change prices and keep profits out of the black...bottom line we are losing time between price hikes, while smaller measurements of food, cheaply made products that cannot survive the store cause us to buy it more frequently than in the past and for higher cost which adds up to higher spending and loss of saving power. To top it off soon Christmas decorations and sales will go up in June because we are not spending enough in November to keep up with greedy S & P 500 elites who cannot afford for the general populace to gain a buck. Walmart recently discovered that its tactic to get people to use credit cards failed so now they are returning LayAway again during Christmas period to regain that lost profit in a tanked economy filled to the brim with brainwashed fanatics I mean shoppers http://www.federalbudget.com/. I ask you what changed? The game of greed in a higher technological supported scheme to drive the middle class which is the American Dream to clicks on Apps and straight out of our pockets. Reality check because someone's smoking a pipe: $8+ trillion to $14+ trillion dollar U.S. debt since 2006!

The Game

The Federal Executive Forum: Strategic Leadership Navigating a Sea of Change 11-13 August 2010 Branson, MO was a great experience and I should have blogged sooner. So with that said I will return with more info, but, for now I leave the following from IMPAQ on the A-Loop for accountability:

5 Steps from Issue to Breakthrough

1. Identify the Situation
2. Clarify the Intention
3. Where are you on the Accountability Model?
4. What can you do Differently?
5. Take Action

Personal Accountability Model

Accountability Loop:
-Intention--Situation Occurs and you Choose to
1. Recognize
2. Own
3. Forgive
4. Self-Examine
5. Learn
6. Take Action

Victim Loop:
-Intention--Situation Occurs and you Choose to
1. Ignore
2. Deny
3. Blame
4. Rationalize
5. Resist
6. Hide

A great book to read about the organizational game is "Empowering Yourself" by Harvey Coleman. I participated in this great seminar last year to which he was a part. Google him, and if you have time check out the link Blacksgonegeek.org/documents/empowering%Yourself.pdf

Progress Check--It's been a Few Years

I can't believe it's been a few years since I last posted a comment. I've been busy since I graduated from Webster. Shortly after graduating I competed in 2009 and was selected to participate in a great leadership program for one year, graduated in 2010; followed by Squadron Officer School (SOS) by correspondence which I also completed in 2010; finally I enrolled in Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) by correspondence to complete my Intermediate Development Education (IDE) requirements by 2012 as a Category II Department of the Air Force Civilian (DAFC). After ACSC I most likely will compete for a higher position. My ultimate goal is to make a significant difference in the lives of those who serve in uniform by ensuring tip-top policies are in effect. It's been a long tough few years, but, I've grown so much that I cannot complain--taking on challenges that I never thought I would simply by setting goals and trying. It's a trait that developed in me during my time in uniform, but, I'm just now reaping the benefits. The only fear I have is the fear of not trying. Oh one more thing I have been picked up by a great senior executive mentor. Some say I'm his science project--they have no idea LOL. In closing I enjoy relating with people at all levels; most of all because of the intangible value we contribute to each other. Well that's my progress check for now.