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Chief, Child and Youth Services Flight
RAF Lakenheath

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"Responsibilities of being a leader and the effort to inspire and motivate others and then hold them accountable"

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Transformational

Coaching

My leadership style is adapted to the situation and person. While building professional relationships and helping them to succeed, I alter my style to fit the situation.

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Leadership instilled from a young age with parents and grandparents were prominent leaders in community - although following in their foot steps was never a goal it was inherited

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Surround yourself with people who are moving in an upward direction.
To professionals beginning in their careers in leadership or considering a move into leadership, know who you are, be an effective communicator and have confidence.

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Leading comes from clarity, decisiveness, courage, passion and humility. Leading requires accepting there are different levels of how those you "work" with understand your role as "supervisor".
Managing has no defined direction or vision to help others be part of a successful team.

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August 1 2019

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"Responsibilities of being a leader and the effort to inspire and motivate others and then hold them accountable"

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one FCC program of 15 homes
two child development centers serving 300+ military families and employing 150+ educational and support staff
one youth center which serves over 400+ youth and 50+ staff

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Both - some people are born with leadership potential and skills while other develop them over time. Everyone benefits from practice and grows these skills over time

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While reflecting, I thought about the "U" and where Ms. Jones is in relation. She clearly has an open mind, open heart and open will. She is presencing, leading her team to preform while keeping a clear sense of self, work, and listening to the "voices".

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instilling passion and knowledge in others who are unwilling or "lack the capacity of accepting the challenge"

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Throughout the interview, Ms. Jones conveyed a quiet confidence which aligns with my first hand experiences working with her. Her responses were intentional, thoughtful and direct. The confidence she advised leaders to have she exuded as well.

Her excitement about leadership and working with/for military families is obvious through conversation.

Ms. Jones is passionate about grooming and mentoring leaders to further enrich her field.

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Public education k-12
Grambling State University (strong sense of community with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority)
1992 BA in Home Economics Education minoring in Child Development
1995 MPA while teaching 2nd grade
Director of a community day care
1996 USAF Palace Acquire Program which "launched my career"