3
3
0
While recently being mentored by a MSgt, I was told in order to become a better Airman, I needed to make the decision.
As a lead for my duty section I posted this on our white board and of course, received some flak for it from a few of the NCOs as it came off as "corny".
I was curious if this was common for others as I would think having one of your younger servicemen trying to engender a top down message would be a good thing. I wouldn't post it if I didn't believe in what I was told but it seems as though inspiring the betterment of people has just become a vacant notion.
As a lead for my duty section I posted this on our white board and of course, received some flak for it from a few of the NCOs as it came off as "corny".
I was curious if this was common for others as I would think having one of your younger servicemen trying to engender a top down message would be a good thing. I wouldn't post it if I didn't believe in what I was told but it seems as though inspiring the betterment of people has just become a vacant notion.
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 6
4
4
0
Simple truths can sometimes come off as corny but that does not take away from the simplicity, directness, or accuracy of the message. A younger serviceman trying to engender a top down message is a good thing. In this case I recommend that you do not give in to the peer pressure from a few of your fellow NCOs.
(4)
(0)
3
3
0
SSgt (Join to see) the flak is likely subtle jealousy or embarrassment that someone junior to them is more engaged as a leader than they. That said words (even written on a public whiteboard) are cheap. Continue to set the example by your actions and your words will ring true.
(3)
(0)
2
2
0
The first thing you can do is not freak out if your NCos look at it as "corny" because there's a good chance another NCO feel the same and acts. Keep improving personally and professionally and you'll make a better leader because of it.
(2)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google