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COMDTNOTE 5351
SUBJ: 2012 SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN CONTEST WINNERS
1. The 2012 Spotlight on Leadership Campaign Contest winners have
been chosen. Below are summaries of what each unit accomplished to
earn the award.
2. First Place (Tie): CG SECTOR MIAMI used various leadership
campaign activities to highlight the importance of leadership, some
highlights included:
    a. Created video highlighting how members personal values aligned
with Coast Guard values.
    b. Invited retired CWO aboard to lead a series of team building
exercises.
    c. Collaborated with 30 FEMA leaders to conduct joint interagency
conflict management exercises.
    d. Conducted case study of President Lincolns decision to select
prior political adversaries for key cabinet positions.
3. First Place (Tie): CG HSWL BOSTON also used various leadership
campaign activities to highlight the importance of leadership, some
highlights included:
    a. Created a game called Coast Guard Spirit to demonstrate how
they espouse Coast Guard values.
    b. Viewed and critiqued movie, The Guardian, identifying the
leaders and what made them stand out.
    c. Participated in role playing exercises, experimenting with
different types of conflict resolution, followed by in depth
discussion.
    d. Created a daily recognition board that provided daily examples
of team work witnessed by other members.
4. Second Place:  CGC NANTUCKET
    a. Conducted discussion concerning aligning values led by most
junior members of the unit followed by participation in games
demonstrating these values.
    b. Incorporated team building exercises into a standard fitness
routine including activities that allowed members to experience
leadership roles and participate in trust exercises.
    c. Conducted open forum regarding common conflicts experienced in
normal operations followed by discussion on how to reduce these
conflicts and improve areas of success.
5. To view full submissions in detail and to learn more about the
Spotlight on Leadership Campaign, visit the COMDT (CG-133) Website:
www.uscg.mil/leadership.
6. Mr. Curtis B. Odom, Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Diversity, and Leadership, Sends.
7. Internet Release Authorized.