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Lorenz on Leadership

Lorenz on Leadership. General (ret) Stephen R. Lorenz. “To every person, there comes in their lifetime that special moment when they are tapped on the shoulder and offered that chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents.

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Lorenz on Leadership

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  1. Lorenz on Leadership General (ret) Stephen R. Lorenz

  2. “To every person, there comes in their lifetime that special moment when they are tapped on the shoulder and offered that chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared and unqualified for the work that would be their finest hour.” ~ Winston Churchill

  3. Learn the art of balancing shortfalls – because you never have enough time, money, or manpower Balancing shortfalls

  4. The toughest word to say in the English language is “YES” Toughestwordto sayis “YES”

  5. Number Ten: New ideas, like planting a tree, must be given time and nurtured so that they can grow and bear fruit Nurture new ideas

  6. As a leader, you mustreach the acceptancephase of grief fasterthan the people you lead Reachacceptancefaster

  7. Don’t lose your temper… Don’t lose your temper--unless you plan to

  8. The more objective you are, the more effectiveyou are Objectiveequalseffective

  9. Work your boss’s boss’s problems… …and you won’t have any problems

  10. Number Eight: Study the profession and read – especially biographies

  11. Never develop a senseof entitlement

  12. You never know when you’re going to make a difference

  13. Being in our profession is all about service to others

  14. Accountability:The USS Hobson “Prepare for Collision” “Full Reverse!” Only Attempt to Avoid Accountability: The USS Hobson 26 Apr 1952 USS Wasp is recovering aircraft and must turn into the wind USS Hobson is escorting as plane guard and screening ship The two ships are operating at night, running with “red lights only” “All Ahead Flank” Wasp USS Hobson cut in two and sinks A leader is responsible for self, people and results. Accountability is the foundation of public trust Bow Destroyed 176 Sailors Dead Capt makes decision to go in front of Wasp Lt Cmdr William Tierney “Left Rudder” To Adjust Spacing “Right Rudder” To Recover Aircraft USS Wasp This accountability is not for intention, but for the dead. The captain of a ship, like the captain of a state, is given honor and privileges and trust beyond other men. But let him steer the wrong course, let him touch ground, let him bring disaster to his ship or to his men, and he must answer for what he has done. No matter what, he cannot escape. It is cruel, this accountability of good and well intentioned men. USS Hobson “Right Rudder” To Match 348 Ft 1530 Tons 872 Ft 36,000 Tons 1952 Wall Street Journal Editorial

  15. In lean times a leadermust make thetough choices toprotect core tasks Enhanced Tasks Tasks Tasks Core Tasks Sustainable Tasks In lean times a leadermust make thetough choices toprotect core tasks

  16. Servant Leaders…

  17. Servant Leaders… …work for their people

  18. I challenge each of you to mentor the next generation of leaders Teach & Mentor

  19. My deepest fearis that I will look backon my life and wonderwhat I did with it

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