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Retired general gives leadership advice to Airmen

Retired Brig. Gen. Robert L. Boggs, the Deputy Director of the People and Culture Directorate, provides insight on what it takes to be a leader during the Airman NCO Council meeting at Springfield Air National Guard Base in Ohio, Sept. 12, 2015. Boggs discussed his steps to success and answered questions from 178th Wing Airmen in the audience. (Ohio Air National Guard photo by Airman Rachel Simones/Released)

Retired General teaches Airman NCO Council what it takes to be a leader

Published Sept. 18, 2015
By Airman Rachel Simones
178 Wing Public Affairs

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- Retired Gen. Robert L. Boggs, the Deputy Director of the People and Culture Directorate, visited Springfield Air National Guard Base, Ohio to speak to the Airman NCO Council, Sept. 12.

Boggs discussed the history of his military service and taught Airmen what it takes to be a leader.

His steps to success included having a vision, empowering others, being an expert at something, having values, understanding when it's time to listen, and building meaningful relationships with others.

"Everything I've accomplished has been based on relationships," Boggs said.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining balance and learning to communicate effectively with others.

"Our business in leadership is the people," said Boggs.

During his base visit he received a gift from the 178 Wing to honor his dedicated service and to thank him for providing valuable insight to the Airman NCO Council.

Boggs served as the personnel/training manager for the 178th Fighter Group from 1971-1981. In his current position, he serves over the People Support, People Development and Culture Divisions at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime.