[October 31, 2021] There will be a time when you must step up and be the target. Martin Luther, a Catholic Priest, nails 95 theses to the Castle Catholic Church door at Wittenburg, Germany, on this date, October 31, 1517. The Catholic Church was raising money to renovate St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. One of the ways they… Read More »
[October 30, 2021] Executive coaching is a professional development activity that can be beneficial for both leaders and their employees. If you’re considering hiring an executive coach for your organization, you’ll want to learn more about what they do and how they can help. What is Executive Coaching? Executive coaching is a professional development activity that helps leaders… Read More »
[October 29, 2021] General George S. Patton was one of America’s greatest generals. There is hardly a person alive today who has not heard of him and his exploits during World War II. But that’s only part of the story. Patton surrounded himself with some of the best people in operational warfare and allowed them to do their… Read More »
[October 28, 2021] A well-known characteristic of great leaders is a thick-skinned personality. This is only possible when the leader is one that possesses extensive, broadly-based, and relevant experiences. Yet, this does not necessarily mean the leader is arrogant or uncaring. In the best of leaders, being thick-skinned means also being humble and optimistic. Being thick skinned means… Read More »
[October 27, 2021] Looking to my left, front, right, and rear, there is a target-rich environment for my “clearing the spindle” series. Much to my dismay, I find that our country is headed down the path of socialism, which is encouraged in part by a complete lack of common sense. The impact of the evils of socialism and… Read More »
[October 26, 2021] One of the many surprises that I encountered as a military flag officer was the number of uneducated civilians working in their chosen field. By uneducated, I don’t mean they lacked a formal college degree, but they had stopped their education in any meaningful way. They must have figured that all they needed was to… Read More »
[October 25, 2021] Several months ago (yes, I’m late coming to this topic), the U.S. Army and Russia came out each with radically different military recruiting ads. The contrast is telling. In the new U.S. army ad, begins with “… a little girl raised by two moms,” the narrator says, “Although I had a fairly typical childhood, took… Read More »
[October 25, 2021] This past Saturday, I conducted a book signing at a local restaurant, the beautiful Historic Smithville Inn. Thanks to owner Tony Coppola for granting permission for and hosting this event. My wife and I had a great time and met many new people, several veterans, and saw many friends and neighbors. The event’s success is… Read More »
[October 24, 2021] For the past several weeks, I’ve put extra emphasis on the importance of character in leadership. Today’s article is no exception. But I would like to take a different twist and discuss how crucial self-awareness is for personal growth and success with others. Leadership today involves navigating some of the most difficult situations without any… Read More »
[October 23, 2021] Over the past few years, we have witnessed leaders of several countries who failed decisively to unite their nations. Socialist leaders do a better job, although they typically use brute force – or threat of force – to achieve that end. Political leaders in democratic nations generally have a more complex environment to creating unity. … Read More »