Author Archives: Douglas R. Satterfield
[December 26, 2021] I’m often asked what is more difficult … to stand for what I believe in and do the right thing (moral courage) or to stand against a deadly enemy on the battlefield and fight (physical courage). I have found moral courage to be far more difficult. Leadership is often tested and, I believe we all… Read More »
[December 25, 2021] At the end of 1950, the Korean War was not going well. China entered the war in October of that year, pushing United Nations southward. By December, refugees from North Korea were streaming toward the south to avoid the North Korean and Chinese armies. Christmas in Korea was looking grim. On December 22, Captain Leonard… Read More »
[December 24, 2021] America’s bumbling withdrawal from Afghanistan will forever remain a stain on our nation’s history. There are, however, honorable people today who are doing the right thing by helping protect many Afghans who assisted and helped us. The private organization Ark Salus is doing the work necessary to help those who helped us. A small group… Read More »
[December 22, 2021] Leadership is hard. Military leadership (that applies to leaders preparing for and being in combat) is tough. There are several famous writers on leadership (e.g., Druker, Maxwell, Bennis) who provide insight into several principles of leadership. Yesterday, I wrote Part 1 and listed many of those principles. These “principles” are commonly found by those writing… Read More »
[December 21, 2021] Search the Internet or read just about any book on military leadership, and you will find a wide range of “principles” of military leadership. Of course, that a good because most of what is written stays within the classic lines of leadership. For example, good communications and knowing your weaknesses will top most lists. Today,… Read More »
[December 20, 2021] This past weekend, my friend and I went to a Gun Show in Pennsylvania. We had not been there in over a year; due to the COVID-19 scare. We were interested in new gun products, prices, up-to-date changes in gun laws, yakking it up with gun “nuts,” and walking around to see what folks were… Read More »
[December 19, 2021] If you never heard of Clint Smith at Thunder Ranch, then you are probably not interested in guns or how to use them properly. Clint Smith is the Director of Thunder Ranch1 in Oregon, where he teaches firearm tactics, self-defense and freely gives his opinions on a variety of topics. He is one of the… Read More »
[December 18, 2021] This week begins the 77th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. For those who no longer study history, you cannot learn important lessons like courage, tenacity, flexibility, and honor. This anniversary, perhaps, can begin you down the right path. The German name, for what became known as the Battle of the Bulge, was Operation… Read More »
[December 17, 2021] And I still do. I continue to encourage and promote the most competent people I know. I “go to bat” for those who show promise, those that have the right attitude, motivation, willingness to work hard, and smarts to get the job done. I did this as an Officer in the U.S. Army, and I… Read More »
[December 16, 2021] There’s a saying in the designer world that “you can’t fake fashion.” They are referring to the quality of design, materials, and construction of clothing and accompanying accessories. The same is true of being a leader. You can’t fake it. There is no denying that some people can be fooled when distinguishing good leaders from… Read More »