Discussion Replies: Wisdom

Reply to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Each reply must contain at least 300 words. In each reply,
• comment on your classmate’s thread, and
• compare and critically analyze your DB thread points and thoughts with your classmates’ points and thoughts.

Alix Varni
Mar 25, 2023Mar 25 at 9:50am
The central leadership dilemma Captain Yeager was facing was being a new training squadron flight commander. He was very aware that whatever decision he made regarding 2Lt Mitchell would set the tone and standard for what he would and would not tolerate in his squadron. The decision he would make would more than likely be the foundation for any future conflicts or training deficiencies with future student pilots.

A second dilemma Captain Yeager was facing; he knew his actions could have lasting implications on the life and career of 2Lt Mitchell. He was thoughtful and sought guidance because he did not want to make a hasty decision that could ruin 2Lt Mitchell’s future as a pilot or in the Air Force.

I relate to 2Lt Mitchell in this situation. I, too, was a 2LT in 2019 for my Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC). I struggled with some of the concepts we were learning regarding radios and some of the networking topics. My Training Advising and Counseling (TAC) officer was Captain C. My situation differs from 2Lt Mitchell’s because Captain Yeager showed that he cared and was empathetic, not wanting to ruin his career. Captain C negatively counseled me twice and never provided remedial training for me as Captain Yeager did for 2Lt Mitchell. Even before I was counseled, I was seeking training from my peers and putting in extra time into studying. I was putting forth the effort to do well. Captain Yeager did not want to ruin Mitchell’s career. Captain C threatened to kick me out of the Army if I was unsuccessful with one more section. What was unfair and frustrating is I had been the only one to be counseled for failing any part of our course. There were people that had failed Land Navigation without any repercussions. Captain C did not navigate for me as Captain Yeager did for Mitchell. I had to advocate for myself. I fought my way to graduation; BOLC did not define who I was or what kind of leader I was going to be.

Captain Yeager used several good lesson topics from Workbook 1. Captain Yeager exercised exceptional decision-making and discretion. He sought counsel from Lt Col Arnold, knowing he needed wisdom from someone who might have had to make this same decision before. In Zechariah 7:9, 8:16, “the Lord says: Make fair decisions. Show faithful love and compassion to one another … These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; make true sound decisions within your gates” (HCSB, 2004). Captain Yeager also showed how he was self-aware by recognizing that his choices would affect Mitchell’s life and career. Captain Yeager also sought wisdom through God’s word and prayer.

York, D. (2020). The Strong Leader’s Hand Workbook 1: Wisdom. First Cause and Strength As One Leadership.

Holman Bible Publishers. (2004). Holy bible: Holman Christian Standard Bible.Alix Varni
Mar 25, 2023Mar 25 at 9:50am
The central leadership dilemma Captain Yeager was facing was being a new training squadron flight commander. He was very aware that whatever decision he made regarding 2Lt Mitchell would set the tone and standard for what he would and would not tolerate in his squadron. The decision he would make would more than likely be the foundation for any future conflicts or training deficiencies with future student pilots.

A second dilemma Captain Yeager was facing; he knew his actions could have lasting implications on the life and career of 2Lt Mitchell. He was thoughtful and sought guidance because he did not want to make a hasty decision that could ruin 2Lt Mitchell’s future as a pilot or in the Air Force.

I relate to 2Lt Mitchell in this situation. I, too, was a 2LT in 2019 for my Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC). I struggled with some of the concepts we were learning regarding radios and some of the networking topics. My Training Advising and Counseling (TAC) officer was Captain C. My situation differs from 2Lt Mitchell’s because Captain Yeager showed that he cared and was empathetic, not wanting to ruin his career. Captain C negatively counseled me twice and never provided remedial training for me as Captain Yeager did for 2Lt Mitchell. Even before I was counseled, I was seeking training from my peers and putting in extra time into studying. I was putting forth the effort to do well. Captain Yeager did not want to ruin Mitchell’s career. Captain C threatened to kick me out of the Army if I was unsuccessful with one more section. What was unfair and frustrating is I had been the only one to be counseled for failing any part of our course. There were people that had failed Land Navigation without any repercussions. Captain C did not navigate for me as Captain Yeager did for Mitchell. I had to advocate for myself. I fought my way to graduation; BOLC did not define who I was or what kind of leader I was going to be.

Captain Yeager used several good lesson topics from Workbook 1. Captain Yeager exercised exceptional decision-making and discretion. He sought counsel from Lt Col Arnold, knowing he needed wisdom from someone who might have had to make this same decision before. In Zechariah 7:9, 8:16, “the Lord says: Make fair decisions. Show faithful love and compassion to one another … These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; make true sound decisions within your gates” (HCSB, 2004). Captain Yeager also showed how he was self-aware by recognizing that his choices would affect Mitchell’s life and career. Captain Yeager also sought wisdom through God’s word and prayer.

York, D. (2020). The Strong Leader’s Hand Workbook 1: Wisdom. First Cause and Strength As One Leadership.

Holman Bible Publishers. (2004). Holy bible: Holman Christian Standard Bible.—————————
Daniel Slater
Mar 26, 2023Mar 26 at 1:44pm
For my scenario to be reviewed, I am using Crushed Aspirations. The three lessons I am using are decision-making and discretion, self-awareness, and trust. These three areas are the key to Capt. Yeager success with Lt Mitchell. First, decision-making and discretion, “decision-making is the process or act of making wise choices either individually or with a group of people. Discretion is the ability to act or decide based on one’s judgment; it is the quality of being discreet in action and speech” (York, 2020, p 18). This is the area where Capt. Yeager personally flew with Lt Mitchell multiple times, after the first flight of noticing a failure on the student’s part was first identified, Capt. Yeager flew with him on Lt Mitchell’s flight which was a decision point (ride four). Then after making that personal choice to fly with the Lt, Capt. Yeager reached out to his boss for wisdom as well. He relied on this wisdom to offer Lt. Mitchell more training to be able to possibly improve his chances in training by going to the centrifuge. Upon successful completion, put the Lt back into an aircraft for training. During this process, Capt. Yeager used his self-awareness to ensure his success as a leader, as well as the best success for his Lt. “Self-awareness is to have knowledge, understanding or cognizance of one’s personal strengths, capabilities, composition, and weakness” (York, 2020, p 40). Daniel York states that self-awareness is key to a leader and whom they work with. By using all of his personal strengths, then seeking wisdom from others, that allowed, Capt. Yeager to provide the best for the USAF, the flight by not over-committing valuable time and resources to one person and gaining what is best for the student, which will then still be able to give back to the USAF as a whole. Lastly, trust, Capt. Yeager trusted the wisdom of his boss to add extra training to verify that what he thought was true. The Lt’s problems with high G’s. Additionally, to trust the system of reassigning him to another aircraft verse just saying the Lt could not be a pilot. “Trust is the ability to rely on the integrity, ability, or strength of a person or thing. It is the confidence or hope that something will turn out well” (York, 2020, p 48). All the actions of Capt. Yeager demonstrated this of him. By using these traits, it allowed Capt. Yeager to have fulfillment. The best way I believe that shows this 2 Timothy 4:7-“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (HCSB, 2009). This explains that doing the right thing isn’t always the easiest thing, stated as fighting the good fight. A race is not an easy thing nor short, however through the whole process one keeps the faith. These are all actions demonstrated by Capt. Yeager throughout the process. In the end, Lt. Mitchell calls to thank Capt. Yeager for what he did for him and was happy in his new aircraft. In this case, all parties ended up benefiting from what Capt. Yeager did during that difficult time.
York. (2020). The strong leader’s hand : 1 essential elements every leader must master. Book Venture Publishing LLC.
Holman Cristian Standard Bible (2009). Holman Bible Publishers.Daniel Slater
Mar 26, 2023Mar 26 at 1:44pm
For my scenario to be reviewed, I am using Crushed Aspirations. The three lessons I am using are decision-making and discretion, self-awareness, and trust. These three areas are the key to Capt. Yeager success with Lt Mitchell. First, decision-making and discretion, “decision-making is the process or act of making wise choices either individually or with a group of people. Discretion is the ability to act or decide based on one’s judgment; it is the quality of being discreet in action and speech” (York, 2020, p 18). This is the area where Capt. Yeager personally flew with Lt Mitchell multiple times, after the first flight of noticing a failure on the student’s part was first identified, Capt. Yeager flew with him on Lt Mitchell’s flight which was a decision point (ride four). Then after making that personal choice to fly with the Lt, Capt. Yeager reached out to his boss for wisdom as well. He relied on this wisdom to offer Lt. Mitchell more training to be able to possibly improve his chances in training by going to the centrifuge. Upon successful completion, put the Lt back into an aircraft for training. During this process, Capt. Yeager used his self-awareness to ensure his success as a leader, as well as the best success for his Lt. “Self-awareness is to have knowledge, understanding or cognizance of one’s personal strengths, capabilities, composition, and weakness” (York, 2020, p 40). Daniel York states that self-awareness is key to a leader and whom they work with. By using all of his personal strengths, then seeking wisdom from others, that allowed, Capt. Yeager to provide the best for the USAF, the flight by not over-committing valuable time and resources to one person and gaining what is best for the student, which will then still be able to give back to the USAF as a whole. Lastly, trust, Capt. Yeager trusted the wisdom of his boss to add extra training to verify that what he thought was true. The Lt’s problems with high G’s. Additionally, to trust the system of reassigning him to another aircraft verse just saying the Lt could not be a pilot. “Trust is the ability to rely on the integrity, ability, or strength of a person or thing. It is the confidence or hope that something will turn out well” (York, 2020, p 48). All the actions of Capt. Yeager demonstrated this of him. By using these traits, it allowed Capt. Yeager to have fulfillment. The best way I believe that shows this 2 Timothy 4:7-“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (HCSB, 2009). This explains that doing the right thing isn’t always the easiest thing, stated as fighting the good fight. A race is not an easy thing nor short, however through the whole process one keeps the faith. These are all actions demonstrated by Capt. Yeager throughout the process. In the end, Lt. Mitchell calls to thank Capt. Yeager for what he did for him and was happy in his new aircraft. In this case, all parties ended up benefiting from what Capt. Yeager did during that difficult time.
York. (2020). The strong leader’s hand : 1 essential elements every leader must master. Book Venture Publishing LLC.
Holman Cristian Standard Bible (2009). Holman Bible Publishers.

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