1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,240 2 00:00:01,240 --> 00:00:03,950 Hello I'm Chip Fulghum Deputy 3 00:00:03,950 --> 00:00:05,130 Under Secretary for the 4 00:00:05,130 --> 00:00:07,230 Management Directorate. I like 5 00:00:07,230 --> 00:00:09,020 to formally welcome you to the 6 00:00:09,020 --> 00:00:10,120 Department of Homeland 7 00:00:10,120 --> 00:00:12,020 Security's executive leadership 8 00:00:12,020 --> 00:00:12,410 team. 9 00:00:13,250 --> 00:00:14,440 Whether you have recently been 10 00:00:14,440 --> 00:00:16,350 promoted from within or a 11 00:00:16,350 --> 00:00:18,060 seasoned senior leader joining 12 00:00:18,060 --> 00:00:20,360 DHS from an outside organization 13 00:00:20,960 --> 00:00:22,440 you have demonstrated leadership 14 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:23,910 skills that brought you into an 15 00:00:23,910 --> 00:00:25,550 elite cadre of individuals 16 00:00:25,550 --> 00:00:27,390 called to lead our people in the 17 00:00:27,390 --> 00:00:29,070 delivery of the Department's 18 00:00:29,070 --> 00:00:30,170 critical mission. 19 00:00:31,040 --> 00:00:32,590 Congratulations on this honor, 20 00:00:33,250 --> 00:00:34,490 and welcome to the team. 21 00:00:35,360 --> 00:00:36,820 I want to call your attention to 22 00:00:36,820 --> 00:00:38,340 the fact that in your executive 23 00:00:38,340 --> 00:00:39,950 role you will have the 24 00:00:39,950 --> 00:00:41,870 opportunity to interface daily 25 00:00:41,900 --> 00:00:43,360 with the individuals who make up 26 00:00:43,360 --> 00:00:44,810 the Department’s work force. 27 00:00:45,750 --> 00:00:47,840 You will have a significant 28 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:50,350 impact both on our people and on 29 00:00:50,350 --> 00:00:51,550 the way we execute the 30 00:00:51,550 --> 00:00:53,270 Department's various missions. 31 00:00:53,960 --> 00:00:56,530 So, amidst the congratulations, 32 00:00:56,940 --> 00:00:59,190 the on boarding, the paperwork, 33 00:00:59,340 --> 00:01:00,932 and all the demands of your 34 00:01:00,932 --> 00:01:02,302 transition into your new 35 00:01:02,302 --> 00:01:04,602 position, I ask you to never 36 00:01:04,602 --> 00:01:06,082 lose sight of what is most 37 00:01:06,082 --> 00:01:08,032 important: that from this day 38 00:01:08,032 --> 00:01:10,012 forward, when the men and women 39 00:01:10,012 --> 00:01:11,672 who selflessly work to create a 40 00:01:11,672 --> 00:01:14,562 safer, more secure and resilient 41 00:01:14,562 --> 00:01:16,302 America think of their leaders. 42 00:01:16,862 --> 00:01:18,312 They will be thinking of and 43 00:01:18,312 --> 00:01:19,392 looking to you. 44 00:01:20,352 --> 00:01:21,902 I ask you to take the time to 45 00:01:21,902 --> 00:01:23,612 reflect on this responsibility, 46 00:01:24,452 --> 00:01:26,782 not just now, at the outset of 47 00:01:26,782 --> 00:01:29,132 your DHS executive career but 48 00:01:29,162 --> 00:01:31,982 every single day. Because I 49 00:01:31,982 --> 00:01:35,652 assure you every single day you 50 00:01:35,652 --> 00:01:37,402 will influence how those around 51 00:01:37,402 --> 00:01:38,972 you define leadership. 52 00:01:39,812 --> 00:01:41,582 Remember you always make a 53 00:01:41,582 --> 00:01:43,282 difference. When you choose to 54 00:01:43,282 --> 00:01:45,152 do the wrong thing, we make a 55 00:01:45,152 --> 00:01:47,092 difference. When we choose to do 56 00:01:47,092 --> 00:01:47,922 the right thing, 57 00:01:48,622 --> 00:01:51,332 we make a difference. Or, when 58 00:01:51,332 --> 00:01:52,812 we choose to do nothing, 59 00:01:53,492 --> 00:01:54,632 we make a difference. 60 00:01:55,252 --> 00:01:58,362 The choice is yours. As a leader 61 00:01:58,362 --> 00:01:59,942 within this department you are 62 00:01:59,942 --> 00:02:01,644 called to lead by example with 63 00:02:01,644 --> 00:02:04,954 dignity, stewardship, strategic 64 00:02:04,954 --> 00:02:07,484 vision, and most of all, 65 00:02:07,714 --> 00:02:09,624 integrity. You bear the 66 00:02:09,624 --> 00:02:11,364 responsibility for shaping what 67 00:02:11,364 --> 00:02:13,704 your employees, oversight 68 00:02:13,704 --> 00:02:16,244 bodies, our taxpayers, and the 69 00:02:16,244 --> 00:02:17,574 rest of the world will think 70 00:02:17,574 --> 00:02:19,204 about the Department of Homeland 71 00:02:19,204 --> 00:02:19,874 Security. 72 00:02:20,714 --> 00:02:21,804 In these particularly 73 00:02:21,804 --> 00:02:24,154 challenging times, delivering 74 00:02:24,184 --> 00:02:25,884 our mission demands a ceaseless 75 00:02:25,884 --> 00:02:28,124 commitment to excellence, and I 76 00:02:28,124 --> 00:02:29,774 ask you to reflect on how you 77 00:02:29,774 --> 00:02:31,734 can chart a successful course 78 00:02:31,974 --> 00:02:34,944 throughout your DHS career. As 79 00:02:34,944 --> 00:02:36,454 you assume your new role, 80 00:02:37,294 --> 00:02:39,414 commit to modeling innovation 81 00:02:39,714 --> 00:02:41,674 and continuous improvement. 82 00:02:42,374 --> 00:02:44,354 Both in your skills and 83 00:02:44,354 --> 00:02:46,434 capabilities and the knowledge 84 00:02:46,434 --> 00:02:49,154 that our mission demands. DHS 85 00:02:49,154 --> 00:02:51,014 leaders require agility, 86 00:02:51,684 --> 00:02:53,774 integrity, and collaboration 87 00:02:53,774 --> 00:02:55,954 skills to successfully lead our 88 00:02:55,954 --> 00:02:57,564 dynamic organization. 89 00:02:58,404 --> 00:02:59,964 To support you in this at D-H-S 90 00:03:00,856 --> 00:03:02,366 we have a Leader Development 91 00:03:02,366 --> 00:03:03,906 Framework that establishes 92 00:03:03,936 --> 00:03:05,786 annual development requirements 93 00:03:06,016 --> 00:03:07,776 for all leadership levels. 94 00:03:08,636 --> 00:03:10,306 I also encourage you to seek the 95 00:03:10,306 --> 00:03:11,826 many additional development 96 00:03:11,876 --> 00:03:14,286 resources available to you to 97 00:03:14,286 --> 00:03:15,536 increase your ability to make 98 00:03:15,536 --> 00:03:17,546 sound decisions and line with 99 00:03:17,546 --> 00:03:19,026 how our landscape is 100 00:03:19,026 --> 00:03:21,056 continuously shifting and 101 00:03:21,056 --> 00:03:21,636 evolving 102 00:03:22,646 --> 00:03:24,136 Make sure to take advantage of 103 00:03:24,136 --> 00:03:25,346 the learning opportunities 104 00:03:25,376 --> 00:03:28,796 available. In short, as senior 105 00:03:28,796 --> 00:03:31,106 leaders, we must maintain our 106 00:03:31,106 --> 00:03:32,776 own professional fitness. 107 00:03:33,366 --> 00:03:35,596 Additionally, I challenge you to 108 00:03:35,596 --> 00:03:37,296 seek insight not only from your 109 00:03:37,296 --> 00:03:39,316 own introspection, but to be 110 00:03:39,316 --> 00:03:40,716 courageous enough to turn to 111 00:03:40,716 --> 00:03:42,646 those who follow your lead- your 112 00:03:42,646 --> 00:03:45,756 employees, your supervisors, and 113 00:03:45,756 --> 00:03:47,976 your customers. Remember, 114 00:03:48,546 --> 00:03:49,856 everyone has something to 115 00:03:49,856 --> 00:03:52,596 contribute. As leaders, it is 116 00:03:52,686 --> 00:03:55,166 our job to encourage innovation. 117 00:03:56,006 --> 00:03:57,836 Allow yourself and your team 118 00:03:57,836 --> 00:03:59,356 members to think outside of the 119 00:03:59,356 --> 00:04:01,518 box and when they fail, 120 00:04:02,098 --> 00:04:04,248 we must have their back. 121 00:04:04,898 --> 00:04:06,838 Finally, ensure that you are a 122 00:04:06,838 --> 00:04:08,448 champion for the ability of your 123 00:04:08,448 --> 00:04:09,858 workforce to grow, 124 00:04:10,498 --> 00:04:13,518 learn, and develop. Remain 125 00:04:13,518 --> 00:04:15,448 vigilant of this responsibility 126 00:04:15,448 --> 00:04:17,718 and impact you'll have on not 127 00:04:17,718 --> 00:04:19,928 just your own career, but on the 128 00:04:19,928 --> 00:04:22,648 ability of others to succeed and 129 00:04:22,648 --> 00:04:23,118 grow. 130 00:04:24,388 --> 00:04:26,718 In closing, DHS strives to 131 00:04:26,718 --> 00:04:27,978 create a climate where our 132 00:04:27,978 --> 00:04:30,508 workplaces and practices foster 133 00:04:30,508 --> 00:04:31,528 an engaged, 134 00:04:32,158 --> 00:04:34,268 high-performing and dedicated 135 00:04:34,268 --> 00:04:36,948 workforce. As a DHS senior 136 00:04:36,948 --> 00:04:38,688 executive, you have a 137 00:04:38,688 --> 00:04:40,718 fundamental influence on how 138 00:04:40,718 --> 00:04:43,128 well we deliver on that promise. 139 00:04:43,968 --> 00:04:45,708 Each of us is in the people 140 00:04:45,708 --> 00:04:47,878 business and have an opportunity 141 00:04:47,878 --> 00:04:49,638 to make a difference each day. 142 00:04:50,548 --> 00:04:51,988 I know that you were selected to 143 00:04:51,988 --> 00:04:53,648 your new position as a result of 144 00:04:53,648 --> 00:04:55,838 your values, along with your 145 00:04:55,838 --> 00:04:57,638 technical, and leadership 146 00:04:57,638 --> 00:04:59,678 abilities that you have honed 147 00:04:59,678 --> 00:05:01,730 throughout your career. I am 148 00:05:01,730 --> 00:05:03,570 confident you will bring that 149 00:05:03,570 --> 00:05:04,880 leadership excellence to your 150 00:05:04,880 --> 00:05:08,300 new role as a DHS executive. 151 00:05:08,850 --> 00:05:11,510 Again welcome to our team, and 152 00:05:11,510 --> 00:05:13,640 thank you for your dedication, 153 00:05:14,180 --> 00:05:16,390 your service, and leadership in 154 00:05:16,390 --> 00:05:18,040 support of our people and the 155 00:05:18,040 --> 00:05:19,430 Department's mission.