[April 13, 2024] A simple question haunts me about receiving advice from rich people – Is their advice actually useful? Elon Musk, a businessman and investor, is one of the wealthiest men in the world and is known to be highly successful in those areas he chooses to operate. Musk was interviewed by Lex Fridman, who asked him… Read More »
[April 9, 2024] Ten years ago, I wrote about the failure of the Obama Administration to protect the fledgling democratic movement in Ukraine from being destroyed by the Russian war machine. I wrote, “Since the U.S. had no strategy, policy, or leadership on the Ukraine War, that … we are accepting [read violent] behavior” by Russia (see link).… Read More »
[March 22, 2024] On Tuesday this week, retired Army Gen. Mark Milley and Marine Gen. Kenneth McKenzie gave testimony before a Congressional committee to give us more insight into the Afghanistan withdrawal debacle. Milley said that the U.S. led operation against the Taliban, since the 9/11 terrors attacks was a “strategic failure.” I’m more inclined to believe that… Read More »
[March 21, 2024] The U.S. Army’s selection process for Battalion Commanders is rigorous, balanced, and is designed to select the Army’s best. At this time, it is alleged that GEN Charles Hamilton tried to influence the selection of a female Lieutenant Colonel, previously determined to be unfit for command. This is what is called “undue command influence” and… Read More »
[March 15, 2024] West Point continues down its current path to Woke, simultaneously denying the obvious. West Point is failing at its mission to train battle-worthy cadets to enter the U.S. Army. In a recent article by reporters Bill Gertz and Mike Glenn, they point out that West Point is deleting “duty, honor, country” from its mission statement.… Read More »
[March 11, 2024] Several years ago, shortly after my retirement, I wrote articles reflecting lessons I’d learned about a successful career. But, I soon realized that those lessons also applied to everyone, not just leaders. Below is the first of these articles. I’m republishing it today because it is precisely the kind of lesson we need. The lesson? … Read More »
[March 7, 2024] My wife tells me that it is unfair to write about the failure of the political left because their ideas are based on whim and emotion. But, since I do my best to follow her advice, I have a remarkable Australian who takes up the challenge. Rita Panahi of Sky News Australia has a recurring… Read More »
[March 5, 2024] I’ve always been intrigued by attempts to “prove” that stories in the Bible are true. One I find most interesting is the claim that Noah’s Ark was found, likely on Mount Ararat, in modern-day Turkey. The idea of “proof” harks back to the idea that if we could only scientifically prove one story true, then… Read More »
[March 2, 2024] The more senior of a leader you become, the more “Yes-Men” you accumulate. Yes-Men are those subordinates, men or women, who work for you and always agree with whatever you say, decide, or do. They are easy to identify, but the more severe problem is having “Silent-Men,” those who will never say a word, even… Read More »
[February 29, 2024] One exciting duty I had as a junior NCO in the Army was working with Recruiters and understanding the pressure they are under to enlist young adults into the service. The biggest problem was young folks with low intelligence. The Army would not allow them to join. We asked ourselves, ‘What do you do with… Read More »