There are many different attributes and experiences Cadets bring to the USAFA. What individualizes me are my attributes which are: foresight, decisiveness, approach, commitment, common vision,integrity, and persistence. All of these things I use to help my team get the mission accomplished.
First of all, foresight, or seeing beyond the horizon, to me means to prepare now with the luxury of time that might not be available later. My Flight Instructor, Col Glen Whicker (USAF Ret.) pounded into my head, “ Always stay ahead of the aircraft”. At the Academy I know that not only I will stay ahead of the game, but I will also help the other cadets flourish in the demanding environment.
Furthermore, I have worked hard to become decisive in problems I run into . While training for my Private Pilot’s licence I was flying a solo cross country and had a GPS failure. I shifted to backup sectional charts and VOR navigation, thus continuing the mission. During my time at the Academy I know I can influence …show more content…
My freshman year in high school I gained a valuable experience. I was appointed deputy drill commander of Dixie AFJROTC Unarmed Team, promoted ahead of, and out-performing upper-class men, creating a degree of resentment. Eventually I was able to overcome resistance to my command by demonstrating competence in both my ability to lead and respect my team members. Most importantly I had to change my approach with almost every cadet because no one is the same. I created a common vision for my team to get to, and by the end of our year our team flourished in its new environment.
In addition, I know every leader needs integrity. Although integrity cannot be taught, it can only be shown. If you are a leader without integrity no one will ever respect you. As the leader you must be the example, the person in the front, the one who not only tells you what to do, but also does it with
First of all, foresight, or seeing beyond the horizon, to me means to prepare now with the luxury of time that might not be available later. My Flight Instructor, Col Glen Whicker (USAF Ret.) pounded into my head, “ Always stay ahead of the aircraft”. At the Academy I know that not only I will stay ahead of the game, but I will also help the other cadets flourish in the demanding environment.
Furthermore, I have worked hard to become decisive in problems I run into . While training for my Private Pilot’s licence I was flying a solo cross country and had a GPS failure. I shifted to backup sectional charts and VOR navigation, thus continuing the mission. During my time at the Academy I know I can influence …show more content…
My freshman year in high school I gained a valuable experience. I was appointed deputy drill commander of Dixie AFJROTC Unarmed Team, promoted ahead of, and out-performing upper-class men, creating a degree of resentment. Eventually I was able to overcome resistance to my command by demonstrating competence in both my ability to lead and respect my team members. Most importantly I had to change my approach with almost every cadet because no one is the same. I created a common vision for my team to get to, and by the end of our year our team flourished in its new environment.
In addition, I know every leader needs integrity. Although integrity cannot be taught, it can only be shown. If you are a leader without integrity no one will ever respect you. As the leader you must be the example, the person in the front, the one who not only tells you what to do, but also does it with