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Derek Sivers - How to Start a Movement
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NOSC LITTLE ROCK JOURNEY
BECOMINGTHE FIRST FOLLOWER
SEL: ITC Rudy Gonzalez
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Onboard for 3 years & worked for 3 Commanding Officers:
Lax culture• Lots of time off, meeting expectations of our Regional
Commander, low expectations
• Just over a year to retirement
• Keep off the radar, head down, zero job satisfaction
• Wife just embarked upon first deployment (7 months)
Bottom Line: I had mentally checked out … LHF-ING!
July 2018: Big Changes on the Horizon
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October 2018: Let Him Make Mistakes
First time my CO had been younger than me
Felt like I had very little credibility as a leader
Expected a “sit back and watch” approach… WRONG!
Chose not provide meaningful input on important decisions
Realized through a poor Command Climate Survey that things needed to change AND I needed to change
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November 2018: DD What?
“Hey Chief… let me tell you about this new Pilot program…”
- New CO, 2018
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My Moment was the CO’s Journey Brief
VULNERABILITY = COURAGE
Feb 2019: The Lone-Nut Got My Attention
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Why Did I Became The First Follower?
I had already begun the process, I just needed to implement at work.
I started asking myself some questions
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March 2019: My Journey
I briefed my journey… Found Some themes.I was beginning to feel good about being vulnerable.
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What Attracted Our First Followers?
Key Message - This is not a program, it is a culture transformation. Better Me + Better You = Better US.
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Early Signals Of Success
High Calorie Feedback, from all ranks
Organic Growth
People seeking out guidance and support (Mental Health, MST, Marital/Family counseling)
So what?
Through role modeling, we created a safe environment
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How Do We Get Crowd To Rush?
We have our first followers, but we want more:
• Ensure leadership within Reserve units go first
• Show first followers respect; “Power 4” focus.
• Let them know we are listening
• Got through our swamps (coaching) and help others
Two weeks is the magic number. Don’t overthink the planning.
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Don’t Fear The Swamps
Embrace the suck. Fail Fast
Critical, harsh feedback stings… We’re human
LBR is a must, utilize your TP
Be consistent and persistent in the implementation
“If you’re not in the arena getting you’re a#* kicked, I’m not interested in your feedback.” – Brené Brown
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How Do I Know It’s Working?
Command Assessment
Advancement
Innovative Deckplate Ideas
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I Don’t Know What I Don’t Know
This is what is “working” for us
I’m learning as I go
I am 100% in and screaming from the rooftops
I am recruiting more lone-nuts and first followers
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WHICH ONE ARE YOU?
