Why Leaders Need Conversation Starters to Connect With Their Team Getting to know your team can be tricky — especially if you’re an introvert, like me. When you're in a position of leadership and you walk around trying to get to know people, it seems like even small talk can feel awkward. Some team members will jump at the chance to share their accomplishments, while others clam up the moment you walk into the room. That’s where conversation starters for leaders  come in. Th

Why Senior Enlisted Leaders Are Essential to Military Leadership Military commanders carry tremendous responsibility: mission success, resource management, and the morale and welfare of their people. But no commander can succeed alone. Every successful Air Force commander has a strong Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) by his or her side. SELs embody certain leadership traits that help the commander lead the unit to success. What is a Senior Enlisted Leader? The Air Force Enlisted

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I learned five valuable life lessons from a near-death experience.