[June 18, 2026] It wasn’t that long ago that a good friend of mine, very accomplished as an Army Captain, gave some great advice to his Lieutenants. He said that leadership is about caring but, what are the elements of caring? Success is in the details and he was going to make it easy for them. He said… Read More »
[June 17, 2026] Yesterday, while undergoing an outpatient surgical procedure, one of the nurses told me that her grandfather was injured on the USS Franklin in 1945 and given last rights. But he lived to tell the tale. We are close to history, and often don’t know it. On March 19, 1945, near Kobe, Japan, Lt. Cmdr. Joseph… Read More »
[June 14, 2026] In a long series of lectures by Dr. Jordan Peterson, one of the messages that consistently arises from them is that parents have a moral obligation to encourage their children to go out into the world. For the child to be who they can be. To be the best they can be. And the father… Read More »
[June 13, 2026] In Jordan Peterson’s motivational compilation “It’s Time to Become Dangerous,” the psychologist confronts a harsh reality: life is difficult and marked by suffering. Unless you commit fully, it can embitter you, turning you into a force for darkness rather than good. Peterson argues that acknowledging suffering’s inevitability is not defeat but the foundation for growth. … Read More »
[June 12, 2026] I asked five popular Artificial Intelligence AI chatboxes, “What is leadership?” It’s a simple question, and I expected simple answers; I got more. Below are their answers, exactly as they laid them out for me. Overall, a decent set of answers. Grok had the simplest answer and was similar to my definition: “Leadership is getting… Read More »
[May 30, 2026] I prided myself on knowing how to work with people, mostly military-aged adults with training on how to work as part of a team. I’d worked successfully, working my way up in rank and with greater responsibilities, including larger numbers of adults as my experience and responsibilities grew. Then, I met my future wife. What… Read More »
[May 6, 2026] Doug, I hope you read this. It’s a brief story of my dad’s capture by the North Koreans. This article is by Jaime Walker, son of James M. Walker. Updated Summary of James M. Walker and Sergeant Allan H. Jamison’s Shared Military Engagement and Captivity in the Korean War James M. Walker (born September 1933,… Read More »
[April 15, 2026] I discovered that Soldiers who can grind out their duties under tough U.S. Army Commanders repeatedly say the same thing: it was the hardest job of their lives, but they did the best work they ever produced. Even after brutal feedback or sudden exits, they look back and admit the pressure they were under forged… Read More »
[April 9, 2026] In the US Army, people argue over which rank is the best. While there is significant internal debate, most of us know where the rubber meets the road and are not shy about telling the truth about which rank is the most valuable — the one at the point where decisions are carried out. What… Read More »
[April 5, 2026] Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, His decisive victory over death and sin. His resurrection delivers a powerful message the world needs to hear today: true life prevails, forgiveness is real, and hope remains strong regardless of darkness. Many focus only on spring traditions, colorful baskets, and festive meals, while missing the deeper truth… Read More »