Section I (Senior Leadership Philosophy)One of the most significant duties entrusted to an officer is the honor of leading Airmen and being charged with responsibility for their professional development. The people I lead must appreciate what I consider important because, ultimately, this should become important for them too [Introduction, page 189]. An organization needs structure and it must be understood and practiced by everyone within the organization. My senior leadership philosophy is the structure of my organization and for my senior leadership philosophy to work, I must practice it every day. It must stand on its own merits and be easily understood by everyone in my organization. My leadership philosophy can be summed up in one word – TEAMWORK.T – Trust and Transparency: Make your subordinates feel part of the team by keeping them informed and involved. Encourage and allow them to use their creativity and remember to capitalize on their unique skills and background [Dempsey, page 232].E – Effective communication (emphasis on listening): Effective communication is essential to the success of any organization [Grossman , page 372 ].A – Attitude (a positive attitude): Air Traffic Controller is a customer service organization and we must have a customer service focused approach to everything we do. I encourage my members for all organizations to contribute to the overall mission. M – Making decisions at the appropriate level (accountability): Airmen will make mistakes; be ready to help them grow from a mistake through professional development [Kotter, page 643].W – “We” mentality vs. an “I” mentality: A “We” mentality creates trust, support, loyalty and a basis for growth in an organ...... middle of paper....... I will also prove to be a good role model for those I lead. Medium term:1. I will comply with the rules and regulations of the Air National Guard and demonstrate that I am a responsible leader.2. I will develop my communication skills, take on more responsibility and put more effort into my work.3. I will be patient and reach the highest position in the management hierarchy in 4 years. Long term: 1.2. How I'll Get There: Training Opportunities/Requirements: Developmental Preferences - Future Jobs or Positions: Lieutenant Colonel176 WG Chief of Staff176 WG IG for InspectionsCommander FSF, LRS, OSS or MXS Director of Support JFHQ Deputy Human Resources Office – JFHQ HRO Deputy Commander MSG o MXG Title 10 Statistical TourColVice USPFOUSPFOMSG Commander Chief of Staff JFHQ Human Resources Officer – JFHQ HRO176 WG Deputy Commander Inspector General ANKG (IG) Title 10 Statistical Tour