Introduction In this essay we will be introduced to a leader who holds a high place of authority in the military and gain some personal insights into leadership and management. Then we will look at the writer's personality traits and which leadership model the personality traits match best. Then look at the principles of motivation and how this writer's personality fits into these principles. Also consider the relationship between effective communication and motivation. Finally, we'll look at some thoughts on what it takes to be an effective employee, a successful manager, and an exemplary citizen. Interview The first part of this week's assignment was to interview a manager/leader we admire and seek his opinion on management. But before we discuss the interview, let me introduce you to who I selected as the interview subject. Master Sergeant Smith is the chief enlisted director of the 235th Operations Group, 15th Wing, Air Combat Command. The group consists of an HC-130 squadron, an HH-60 squadron, an operations support squadron and a Guardian Angel squadron (paramedics who parachute into difficult places). He is responsible for matters affecting the health, welfare, morale, professional development, deployment and combat readiness of more than 400 military personnel and 50 civilians. Additionally, he advises the commander on operational matters, enlisted issues, unit standards, planning, scheduling and mission readiness. Master Sergeant Smith entered the Air Force in October 1993. After completing basic military training, he graduated from technical school as a pararescueman in 1995. His assignments include bases in Japan, Kentucky, New Mexico and Georgia . He has also come out numerous times in support of...... middle of paper......cation and motivation. Finally, I shared some reflections on what constitute effective employees, successful managers, and exemplary citizens.Works CitedBusinessDictionary.com (2013) Definition of organizational structure retrieved from http//www.businessdictionary.com/definition/organizational-structure.htmlLazarus, C. ( 2011) Simple Keys to Effective Communication retrieved from http//www.psychologytoday.com/blog/…/simple-keys-effective-communicationLearning-Thories.com (2013) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs retrieved from http//www.learning -theories .com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs.htmlMindTools (2013) McClelland's theory of human motivation retrieved from http//www.mindtools.com-team managementRobbins, S., Decenzo, D., and Coulter, M. ( 2013) Management Fundamentals: Essential Concepts and Applications (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall