[February 19, 2019] Soon after the turn of the 20th Century, my paternal grandmother traveled across the U.S. riding in a covered wagon. As a kid, she told me stories that perked my interest in the Conestoga wagon and the hearty folks that used them to begin a new life out West. But it scared the wits out… Read More »
[February 18, 2019] It seemed like only a few years ago, but my first Platoon Sergeant gave me some good words of advice. He said it was important to take on small opportunities that would lead to big opportunities. At the time, I had no idea what he was talking about; it made no sense. When people can… Read More »
[February 17, 2019] As a leader, it is your job to motivate people and lead them towards success. Understanding what drives them exactly in the long-term and meeting those needs is the key to make all the parties involved happy and ensure a pleasant experience which will result in achieving any goal successfully. However, how to effectively motivate… Read More »
[February 16, 2019] The ability to lead a team is one of the most in-demand skills in the modern business marketplace. At the same time, though, leadership has changed drastically in recent years and today’s leaders find themselves dealing with new trends like remote working and the gig economy. The good news is that help is on hand,… Read More »
[February 15, 2019] I’m no historian, and the subject of history was one I hated in school. Only later in life did I realize that the proper study of our history can teach valuable lessons long after an event occurred. Two years ago I moved to Southern New Jersey. Driving around the rural part of the state, only… Read More »
[February 14, 2019] Criticizing military leaders for their failures is not something I write about lightly. But, as all who have “been there and done that,” know that criticizing can have a meaningful and positive impact. The reason that thoughtful criticism is necessary is that people die when military leadership fails. One good thing about U.S. military leaders… Read More »
[February 13, 2019] The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York has an honor code1 that goes back to its founding in 1802. It reads, “A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.” However today, cheating is not only encouraged, but anyone who doesn’t cheat is considered old-fashioned and obsessive. “I would… Read More »
[February 12, 2019] Dealing with children can be an amazing experience; one filled with new things, high energy, and interesting challenges. Observing children at play with their peers opens new windows into the importance of how children progress to be likable youngsters. Their efforts are not that different from a balanced leader; one who seeks the right attitude… Read More »
[February 11, 2019] If doing business was easy then 70% of start-ups have not seen the downfall in the first two years of their arrival. The growth of a business is in direct proportion to the problem-solving abilities of the owner. The best news is that these abilities can be developed and practiced in every difficult situation to… Read More »
[February 10, 2019] I’ve been remiss of late by not writing about France’s Yellow Vest movement. Mouvement des gilets jaunes is a populist, political movement for economic justice that began in France last November. It is of interest to those of us who study leadership that there is no visible leadership in the movement. The movement began, like… Read More »