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World must unite to defeat international terrorism
U.S. on track for victory, Gordon England says
By Larry RoquemoreThat JSF painting recently presented to Gordon England has found
a new home - in the office of the "new" secretary of the Navy. England
said on Sept. 9 he would hang the painting in his Navy office "if I am
confirmed" again.
It came as no surprise that the U.S. Senate voted unanimous confirmation
of England on Sept. 26. He had been Navy secretary for nearly two years
(2001-2003) before leaving that post to serve as deputy secretary of U.S.
Homeland Security. President Bush nominated him again as Navy secretary
after the death of Colin McMillan, who had been pegged as England's
successor.
England, a past president of Lockheed Fort Worth Co., was keynote
speaker at a Lockheed Martin Leadership Association luncheon in Fort Worth
on Sept. 9. LM Aero President Dain Hancock introduced England as
"a great American."
England covered many topics, including the war on terror, homeland
security and his principles of leadership (see related sidebar article). L a C K H E E Oe A R T r
"Nine-eleven has - forever - not only changed this country, it has forever
- irreversibly - changed the world," said England, who was secretary of the
Navy when the twin towers and the Pentagon were attacked. "We cannot turn England: It will take great resolve, determination andt
the clock back. The world changed, and it will never ever be the same again." defeat terrorism, a global threat that requires internati
He says America has no choice but to go after terrorists who want cooperation.
nothing less than to destroy our way of life, and he believes President Bush
is on the right path to protecting our freedom and liberty. The destruction
of America's economic system is a key terrorist target.
"Terrorism is not new," England said. "We've had terrorism for a long
time, but terrorism has always been localized. But for the first time, in this
communication age, people can now organize terrorists all around the world
and arm them with the latest technology. It is very difficult to control."
The numbers are staggering: 500 million people cross the border into
the United States every year, and even if only a small percentage of that total
is bent on destruction, the results could be devastating. Even harder to track
are more than 24.8 million containers of goods that enter our nation annually.
Again, even just a few bad apples could cause major destruction and death.
"President Bush has this great clarity of vision of this incredible threat
to America and the world," England said. "He had that clarity of vision right .
after 9-11 two years ago and has remained steadfast ever since. I'm proud Photos by]
to serve with him because I feel exactly the same way - it will take great Quintin Harris, left, executive VP of LMLA, prese
resolve and great determination to defeat this threat. Gordon England with a painting of the three F-35
variants, which will now hang in his secretary of t
"This will be a long war ... just beginning. This is international ter- office. Harris termed Fort Worth the "new home"
rorism, and it is going to require international cooperation to defeat." Combat Aviation.
Never too late to sign up to help othersThe 2003 LM AERO Club cam-
paign ended on Oct. 15. At press time,
contributions totaled more than $3.07
million, with 49.5 percent of the work-
force participating across the company.
The finally tally will be posted on
the campaign Web site as soon as the
numbers become available. Go to
http://people.lmaero.lmco.com/ lmaero-
club/index.html
"Although we did
not reach our goal, the
increases company-wide
speak volumes with
regard to the kind of car-
ing people we work with
here at LM Aero," said
John Bean, campaign
chair and vice president
of F-16 Programs. "Dale
Metcalf, Jim Brandt and
I wish to thank each of
you who helped with the
campaign. Whether you L
were a coordinator, can-
vasser or simply believed in contributing
to this worthwhile effort, you are all
Heroes With a Heart."Here's an important reminder: Just
because the official campaign has ended,
employees still can sign up any time to
help provide crucial support for scores
of charitable and service programs
throughout our communities, as well as
emergency assistance to our own fellow
employees.
The Emergency Aid Fund for
Employees provides limited financial
assistance to LM Aero
employees and their imme-
diate families to help them
get through emergency situ-
ations that impact their
ability to pay.
Assistance is provided
through grants to employ-
ees to aid in the preserva-
tion of life and to provide
adequate shelter, clothing,
food and in some cases,
transportation.
Counseling also is pro-
vided to those seeking
emergency assistance, and referrals are
often made to community agencies in
situations where they can be of help.time to
onalTom Harvey
?nts
JSF
the Navy
of NavalLast year, 183 employees across all
of LM Aero received $233,000 in finan-
cial assistance through the Emergency
Aid Fund for Employees.
Here's a message from one such
employee, Shawn Brincefield:
"I was hired in May 2002. In April
2003, I found out that I was non-weight
bearing for several months in order to
heal my foot. The final solution ended
up with a below-the-knee amputation.
"The LM AERO Club and YOU,
who made generous donations, have
allowed me to survive this period until I
could return to work. I would like to
voice my sincere thanks to the LM
AERO Club and employees who have
made my return to work possible.
"Upon my return to work, I will
make weekly donations to the LM
AERO Club. This organization has been
a true godsend for me.
"I will show my thanks by contribut-
ing to help my fellow employees who
may need this kind of help in the future.
"Again, my sincere thanks to the
AERO Club and YOU!"15 Principles of
Leadership
Gordon England is a people-person
noted for his uncanny knack for never
forgetting a face and the name that goes
with it - even when the employee's badge
is turned wrong-side out.
His photographic memory continues
to capture fans in every endeavor he
pursues, from his days as a leader at
General Dynamics and Lockheed, to his
government posts as deputy secretary of
U.S. Homeland Security and now again,
a second stint as secretary of the Navy.
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, is
among those impressed: "He has no ego,
and he'll tell you exactly the truth. It's
really very rare. Most visionary people
are not good managers. In his case, he is
both."
Granger can't help but recall the
time in the early 1990s when she visited
the Fort Worth plant and stood with
England outside the facility as people
came to work. "He knew every
employee's name," she said. "'How's
your wife, Jane? Has your son decided
on a college?' He knew all of them,and
they knew him."
England says one of the keys to
leading effectively and commanding
loyalty is to not micromanage others.
Here are his 15 principles of leadership:
1. Provide an environment for every
person to excel.
2. Treat every person with dignity
and respect. Nobody is more important
than anyone else.
3. Be forthright, honest and
direct with every person and in every
circumstance.
4. Improve effectiveness to gain
efficiency.
5. Cherish your time and the time of
others - it is not renewable.
6. Identify the critical problems
that need solution for the organization
to succeed.
7. Describe complex issues and
problems simply so every person can
understand.
8. Never stop learning. Depth and
breadth of knowledge are equally
important.
9. Encourage constructive criticism.
10. Surround yourself with great
people and delegate to them full
authority and responsibility.
11. Make ethical standards more
important than legal requirements.
12. Strive for team-based wins,
not individual.
13. Emphasize capability, not
organization.
14. Incorporate measures and
metrics everywhere.
15. Concentrate on core functions
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