Heirpower! Eight Basic Habits of Exceptionally Powerful Lieutenants

by Bob Vásquez

"So you're 22 years old, you've just gotten your commission, you've arrived at your first duty station, you've met with your commander, and you're now 'in charge' of a group of enlisted men and women, all of whom have been in service longer than you, know a whole lot more about military life than you, and are expecting more than you know. To top it all off, your first 'subordinate' happens to be a 30-year veteran of every war you ever read about, and his rank is, yes, E-9. He's not an E-10 only because that rank doesn't exist. Now what do you do? Let me tell you. . . ." In Heirpower! Eight Basic Habits of Exceptionally Powerful Lieutenants, CMSgt Bob Vásquez, an Air Force veteran of more than 30 years, now serving as director of a freshman seminar at the US Air Force Academy's Center for Character Development, shares the views of the enlisted force in a powerful, humorous, anecdotal way that will educate and entertain you. Bob's eight habits will empower you to become an Exceptionally Powerful Lieutenant!

88 pages, Paperback

First published June 6, 2008

Reviews

[Relstuart · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author has some excellent points for young Air Force leaders but is way to chatty in his writing style. It's very distracting though I suspect some of it would come off well in person. It is short and I could see it being valuable for a lieutenant to read.

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great read with excellent advice! This will definitely be a re-read for me & will help me in my future endeavors.

[Lyg · Rating 4 out of 5]

He reminds me so much of my first USAF CMSgt mentor and role model. Well done.

[Blake Edward · Rating 2 out of 5]

Scanty flyer I read in my the waiting room.

[Jason · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mr. Vasquez,

Unfortunately, the "War Stories" that account your hard time having to march in the cold rain are not inspirational. Also, walking everyday is not a good fitness tip.

If you want to be an exceptional Lieutenant talk to your senior enlisted and spend a day and get to know your airmen. They will tell you all you need to know. This is the most basic and powerful habit of an exceptional Lieutenant.