Quick InterviewWhat five words best describe you?Organized: Robert can handle several projects simultaneously, assigning various tasks to employees to meet goals and deadlines. Articulate: Robert possess excellent writing and speaking skills. He can provide simple but clear instructions to his team. This enables his team to execute tasks correctly and efficiently. Leadership During Robert’s military career as a US Navy (SEAL) Masterchief, he led complex Special military and civilian operations requiring expert judgment and top-level executive planning, communication and leadership skills delivering high performance results under the most arduous conditions. He is a person who can control a situation rather than have a situation control him and his team. Team Player: Robert current duties involves working as a key team member in the feasibility of flight operations into various airport within high risk Middle East and Northern African countries. This requires gathering various information of the runways, surrounding area, security situation within those areas of operation, and support for the aircrew and aircraft in remote airport locations. His professional input to the team has resulted in the safety and security of flight operations without a single incident. Analytical: Robert assess various business situations, evaluate alternatives and address key business issues. The results have gained the awarding of contracts for flight operations. What are your hobbies or interests outside of work?Spending time with my family. We, as a family do CrossFit, swimming, running, hiking, camping, and exploring new location and experiencing new adventures. I enjoy motorcycle riding and bike riding. What make's a great boss?Is Open and Truthful: A great boss is direct, but sensitive. A boss realizes that communication is essential. A boss is not threatened by her employees’ knowledge; rather, a boss encourages input and communication. Recognizes Efforts: Employees need to feel appreciated through recognition. A great boss knows when to give positive reinforcement. Praise the employees on what they have accomplished and do this in front of others. Is Inclusive: A great boss creates an environment based on integrity, trust, respect -- and a workplace that encourages feedback, innovation, and creativity. The employees in such a work place environment will flourish. Gets to Know Your Employees A great boss makes themselves available. No matter what the boss is doing, when employees speak to her, the boss will stop and give them her full attention. Even if the boss is looking at message on the computer or mobile device, a great boss will stop and pay full attention to what the employee is saying. An effective boss takes a personal interest in their employees’ lives. A great boss tries to get a better appreciation for the employee. A great boss who understands their employees’ lives is more likely to be understanding. A great boss understands that employees who feel that their boss is caring and interested in who they are will be more committed to their work. Gives feedback: Giving employees feedback along the way establishes a positive working relationship. There’s a sense of conversation, of leadership, and of cooperation. A great boss does not wait until the performance review for feedback. Both positive and constructive feedback is essential for the employee to know how they are performing as an employee for the organization. What is your yardstick for success?I measure success through the results of the personnel that work for me. As a leader, you know your team and motivate them to accomplish the goal (s) of the organization. Ensuring they are successful in their job tasking. Were they able to make improvements from the previous year? Are they motivated and focused? Instill in them to forward think and to provide them an environment of encouragement blended with challenges. Their success is my form of measuring success for myself and the organization. What are your long-term professional goals?I have learned that my long-term goals are best achieved when I strategize them into shorter goals. My short-term goal is to find a Senior Executive position that will put me in a forward-moving corporation with solid performance and future projections. As part of the Senior Executive team, I want to add value and continue to contribute to the growth of the organization. |
