Category Archives: Leadership

Intelligence is no Substitute for Character

By | July 28, 2017

[July 28, 2017]  The United States Marines Corps’ leaders are fond of saying that the foundation for leadership is character, intellect, and integrity.  They also make it clear that character is higher (meaning of greater value) than intelligence as a foundation for leaders.1  In doing so they have based their understanding on many of the world’s greatest philosophers… Read More »

They All Need Mentors

By | July 24, 2017

[July 24, 2017]  An interesting development in the area of leadership growth in the U.S. military occurred last week when a gathering of colonels and navy/coast guard captains was convened to discuss how to more effectively develop leaders.  For the uninitiated in military affairs, there has been a wide-ranging dialogue on matters related to the criticality (or not)… Read More »

Character versus Leadership Skills

By | July 20, 2017

[July 20, 2017]  As I sit here at Boy Scout summer camp the temperature is hot and the humidity oppressive but I’m thoroughly enjoying myself … and getting an education.  The experience does remind me why I’ve always had great respect for those adult leaders who happily volunteer their time to teach Boy Scouts the importance of character… Read More »