[May 25, 2014] I’ve written a number of times proposing that the news media in America is in decline; its leadership more interested in aligning with certain political views than the news and a disinterested in exposing corruption, hypocrisy, and scandal – its traditional mission. There is a glimmer of hope. There are journalists who are willing to… Read More »
[May 25, 2014] A little known artistic movement out of Italy in the early 20th Century gave rise to some of the best known paintings and artistic expression in the modern world. “Italian Futurism” was founded on the dynamic leadership of Italian intellectual Filippo Marinetti who lead it for 35 years. The study of this movement is important… Read More »
[May 24, 2014] Leaders who use their resources wisely are those that are also the most revered by their followers. Mahatma Gandhi is of course the epitome of a frugal leader; who as a worldwide respected leader of his people was able to accomplish many good things. Successful leaders are those that minimize waste, eliminate misuse, and use… Read More »
[May 23, 2014] The greatest of leaders around the world, all appear to have been successful in both military and government affairs. We can find examples anywhere, especially in the most economically successful nations. Regardless of how far back we look into written history, this trend is rather robust. Today, I will profile one of the better known… Read More »
[May 22, 2014] The most forgotten speeches ever heard are from college commencement speakers. Whether it is from the alcohol hangover from the night before, the cell phone texting, or just the fun of being with your friends and doing something important, those speeches never seem to do us any good. Many are, however, full of very useful… Read More »
[May 22, 2014] During the 1980s, the nuclear arms race between the United States and the USSR was frightening, complex, and potentially deadly for millions of people. The stakes were high, the issues multifaceted, and solutions were hard to come by. Ultimately, the U.S. President and USSR leaders agreed to put some controls on nuclear weapon development. U.S.… Read More »
[May 21, 2014] I spoke today to a group of military veterans and college staff about why so many military members fail at making a successful transition from active duty to the college environment. I’ve also written about this transition (see link here). In the past I proposed three key ingredients for a successful transition. Passion – the… Read More »
[May 21, 2014] If you are a fan of music, last night was one of those that kept you glued to the television set. I’m not much of a TV watcher but I enjoyed the Academy of Country Music’s tribute to the troops. Adding to the night was the season finale of “The Voice” where they announced this… Read More »
[May 20, 2014] Why a New York Times Executive Editor was suddenly fired last week is something we may never know. But there are indications that it may have been her leadership approach and ultimately a conflict with the publisher over her style. There has been a lot of speculation on her dismissal that allows us a glimpse… Read More »
[May 20, 2014] The country of India, the world’s largest democracy, just had a major election that resulted in a major victory for Narendra Modi and his party. What is so special about this turn of events? Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party want to make progress in breaking through India’s law and culture to create greater economic… Read More »