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Written by CMSgt LugoSantiago I wanted to share a few thoughts on this important topic. I was looking through some of the European Division chapter reports, and one theme I find common (and I remember as a chapter president juggling through this) is elected or appointed leaders trying to make everything happen for their organizations. This is what I call the “RAMBO” effect. The result? Little activity in reports and little involvement of chapter members in base activities. If you remember, Rambo was quite the character in the 1990s with subsequent, multiple movie sequels. In the 2000s, have you heard much of Rambo? Have we continued movie sequels on the such famous character? We haven’t (Hollywood made an attempt recently but with little success), and this is because in the real world (in the now world), we understand that PEOPLE accomplish the mission. We have to strive for a holistic approach. We have gone from a solo approach to one of Team. Because it is no secret that TEAMs accomplish more than one person. In effecting change and bringing about a culture of EXCELLENCE and HIGH PERFORMANCE in your organizations, leadership cannot be a solo flight. Part of your journey and responsibility as a leader (and as a leader in whatever organization you step into) is to do a search for those people who have the potential to be your successor. In your bases, there are a few people who you know can make things happen. The peculiar thing about these “movers and shakers” is that they themselves have a NETWORK OF PEOPLE who are also leaders (“movers and shakers” in other organizations). But most of the times, these people are reluctant to take leadership roles in professional organizations. Help them! No involvement leads to no commitment. SEEK these people and slowly get them involved in your chapters, even if the tasks are small. In other words, assign some responsibility to those people who have potential...recruit those people and little by little GET THEM INVOLVED. Mold them and pass what you have learned. These actions are crucial to GROW LEADERS, pass our military traditions, and sustain AFSA in the future. This PASSING OF THE BATON is vitally important because it will ensure we continue to grow as a professional organization in Europe and in the AF as a prestigious organization. Pass the baton...people are waiting for you to do so...TEACH them service, integrity, and excellence through example and by reaping the huge satisfaction that comes from making something great happen...Hooah! Heirpower! Always Motivated, Chief LugoSantiago
President, Division 16 (Europe)
Air Force Sergeants Association
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