[October 21, 2022] A week ago, I published my book “55 Rules for a Good Life.” I’m upbeat about it because the message is so positive. And for that reason and because of my readership here at www.theleadermaker.com, I’m quoting from the last chapter. Call this a teaser. Or, call it just a way to continue philosophizing (I… Read More »
[October 20, 2022] This is not an attempt at humor. The question, “Do you want to change the world?” is the mantra of our Millenial generation (those born roughly between 1981 and 1996) but more broadly applied to anyone born after the Baby Boomers generation. At the same time, Millenials are overprotected, raised by “helicopter” parents and (metaphorically)… Read More »
[October 19, 2022] I made an important point, a year ago when I criticized the American filmmaker Ken Burns for being wrong about his documentary on the Vietnam War. I bring this up because Ken Burns is again wrong with his new documentary on The Holocaust. It is important to get history right because we learn lessons that… Read More »
[October 18, 2022] Lately, I’ve been reading about the waves of “suicide drones” attacking Ukraine cities. For example, an AP article (link here) described people scurrying for shelter when the explosive-laden drones come, and the drones come in waves. I believe most folks recall from history the Nazi V-rockets that rained down on England during WWII. The similarities… Read More »
[October 17, 2022] My newest book, “55 Rules for a Good Life” is now on Amazon. I’m pleased to get this out finally. I have been working on the idea for years, and the book addresses much of my personal philosophy of life that I learned from 40 years in the U.S. Army and from many brilliant writers… Read More »
[October 16, 2022] Lately, I’ve been poking a bit of fun at the “woke” military recruiting ads. I think these woke ads are driving men (and, yes I mean “men”) away from joining the military. Maybe that is their intent. Nearly every commercial ad incorporates a LGBTI+ person in their efforts to appeal to the newest woke generation. … Read More »
[October 15, 2022] It has been some time now since I added a “characteristic” for leaders. How I overlooked this one – an important one at that – is still a mystery. Being consistent as a leader is crucial for a number of reasons that I will address below. In the Deep South back in the 1950s, baseball… Read More »
[October 14, 2022] Yes, I ride horses. Now, I’m no expert and I don’t profess a great knowledge of horses but there are some slices of knowledge that I see as important. First, horses – similar to dogs and cats – have been tightly woven into human history. Their links to humankind is obvious; a mode of travel,… Read More »
[October 13, 2022] If you pay attention and watch the people around you who succeed and thrive, they all have something in common. They act as if everyone matters. That is the basis of a well-functioning society. This means that the idea that every person matters is a central truth, and interestingly, this is a core theme in… Read More »
[October 12, 2022] Earlier this year, I stood before my township council here in New Jersey to oppose any cooperation with the state to legalize the growing, processing, or distribution of marijuana. Like most other states, New Jersey legalized it but left several avenues for local authorities to impose narrow limits. My point was that there is a… Read More »