[November 17, 2015] The second Democratic debate was held this past Saturday. There are a number of well constructed analyses of the debate but I will depart from them, as I’ve done before here at theLeaderMaker.com, and provide a senior leader analysis. Remember that senior leader input will likely differ substantially from public opinion polls.1 The broadcast network… Read More »
[November 16, 2015] In the first installment of this 3-part series I proposed that the U.S. military has a leadership problem. Irrespective of how we measure leadership or determine its leader effectiveness, it has been accepted that the quality of military leadership today is in decline. For those of us currently in the military or recently retired, this… Read More »
[November 13, 2015] The U.S. military has a leadership problem. Evidence for the decline in its leadership capability is more than circumstantial, as some claim, because it shows in a deterioration of confidence our military personnel have in their leaders and the inability of those leaders to adapt to relevant problems. Identifying problems within the military leadership system,… Read More »
[November 12, 2015] If national leaders were asked about what concerns them most – any issue of great import to their country – immigration would certainly be at the top of that list. Western leaders in particular would likely say it is the singular concern they have to address due to its impact on their nation’s security and… Read More »
[November 10, 2015] The country of Venezuela continues its economic and social decline. Venezuela’s president Maduro has cracked-down even more on the political opposition and further tightened economic controls as the the country slowly slides into chaos. The opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez was just sentenced to 13 years in prison for “formenting violence.” Condemned worldwide as a travesty… Read More »
[November 8, 2015] When my daughter entered college with the desire to graduate with a degree in Applied Physics, I alerted her to the difficult requirements of advanced mathematics. She brushed me off as if she already knew how to do well. After making a “D –” in her first Calculus course (can you get closer to fail?)… Read More »
[November 7, 2015] There’s a rule in the military that says, when in charge, take charge. The concept has been around since the dawn of humankind when people were forced to protect their own from wild animals, nature, or other humans. Taking charge is about decisive leadership and having trust and confidence. Leaders with this characteristic are highly… Read More »
[November 5, 2015] It is of interest that American society is engaged in a serious effort to counter racial and sexual stereotypes. Likewise there has been a concerted effort over the past few years to counter military veteran stereotypes. But, it is believed in some scientific circles, that overly positive stereotypes of veterans are not necessarily a good… Read More »
[November 4, 2015] Although I occasionally highlight a real hero in this leadership blog, it’s important to remind readers that while the majority of the heroes are produced as a result of many acts of physical courage, it is moral courage that is most difficult. In the case of our hero featured today, Lieutenant Alonzo Cushing, he possessed… Read More »
[November 3, 2015] The hostile and unfriendly relationship among nations in Asia is persistent and historical. Yet despite all obstacles, key leaders of South Korea, Japan, and China have taken measures to resolving regional cooperation; providing a positive step for Asian leadership in the region. This may seem unimportant for Westerners who don’t appreciate the rich history of these… Read More »