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GROWING OUR FORCE FOR CHOOSE THE RIGHT PEOPLE FOR THE RIGHT JOB. It’s things better. For our full-time force – I challenge you to use
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the diverse array of communication tools we have to involve
important to foster a positive and motivating work environ-
TOMORROW
ment. When morale is high, so is productivity. But it’s also our part-time force more. To our traditional Guardsmen, I
important that we have the right person in the right job. challenge you to embrace these tools to be more integrated
Strive to place your Soldiers in positions where they can with the everyday activities of our force.
excel. Identify their strengths and weaknesses. As a leader,
you want to continually encourage your Soldiers to improve Put your people first – mentor them, challenge them and
their weaknesses, but you also want to identify those areas communicate with them. Building our team today will result
where their strengths can benefit the organization and help in a bigger and better Texas fighting force tomorrow.
us grow as a force.
It is an honor to be your commander and I look forward to
COMMUNICATE. We need to mature our communication serving alongside each and every one of you.
methods and use the technology that we have to make

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