Martin Luther's vision of a future church where the Bible would be the standard of truth was repeatedly blocked by bureaucracies within the church . Martin's vision allowed him to guide people through each group along the way. Luther's use of influence has changed the way I view how I lead and influence others. How many times in the past have I encountered obstacles and quickly given up. I must convey a vision of the future, a vision that will encourage my members to see the need for change. Therefore, I must use transformational leadership tools like “idealized influence” and demonstrate moral behavior to do the right thing and ensure my Airmen move from our current state to a better future state. Additionally, I must use cognitive flexibility to integrate different thinking strategies to “develop plans for different situations to be able to respond to change” (Crs 14 v6, LM06-2SG – 5). When faced with obstacles, I must have numerous strategies to ensure that my Airmen will be able to navigate around the obstacles and achieve my vision. Additionally, Martin Luther was so concerned about the truth and the people of the Church that he was willing to risk his life for it. Although I probably won't have to risk my life, I must demonstrate ethical leadership by standing up for what is right. The status quo is the easiest path for most leaders, but doing the right thing sometimes comes with risks. Ethical traps such as concern for image, loyalty syndrome and ethical relativism can be put in place (Crs 14 V6 LM01SG – 6). If I let my personal faith skew or worry about what people might think of me when I do what is right, then I probably won't do anything to bring about change. Furthermore, Martin Luther had to correct his view of the Bible to discern truth from lies in the face of his ethical dilemma and do what was right. As a military leader, when faced with an ethical dilemma, I must address