Air Force Leadership Qualities

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There are certain traits an officer in the Air Force must possess in order to be a successful leader. Among these are courage, composure, intellect, and discipline. The vast majority of the officers currently serving in the United States Air Force are endowed with these important leadership qualities, but in addition to those traits already stated, I believe I was born with two more unique traits that will allow me to be a successful officer. Passion is the first characteristic that I have and that I believe is important to not only being a respected officer, but a respected leader as well. The best teachers and coaches I have ever had in my twelve years of schooling have been the most passionate ones. When it is evident that the teacher or coach genuinely loves what he or she does, it is reflected by the performance of the students and …show more content…

This same principle applies to leaders in the military; when the commanding officer is genuinely passionate about his duty, the performance of the men and women whom he is leading will reflect that emotion. Having a passion for what you do is imperative in being successful at anything- especially when it comes to being responsible for the lives of other men and women. I am passionate about everything I am a part of at school, in both athletic and academic extracurriculars, and I believe that this trait along with my work ethic have driven my leadership abilities thus far. A strong work ethic is, in my opinion, one characteristic of a leader that is often overlooked. It is with a strong work ethic that a student lies awake long after the sun has set studying for an exam, or an athlete stays late after practice to turn their weaknesses into strengths. It is with a strong work ethic that a great leader leads by example by not cutting corners and doing what is right even when it is difficult. It is a strong work ethic that I pride

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