[November 8, 2020] Everybody remembers great leaders. Their names enjoy immortality because of their accomplishments. That’s good. They’ve earned it. But did they do it on their own? If we look deeper, a pattern occurs. Every great leader had a strong lady next to him. It’s important to understand that word next is crucial here. Ladies weren’t behind… Read More »
[November 7, 2020] Have you ever lead a project or activity in your school, college, or workstation? If yes, then there might be something you have regrets about—things you wished you would have done better. The results might have been better if things were lead differently. But the truth is, you did whatever you could do best at… Read More »
[November 6, 2020] Yogi Berra famously said of baseball games, “It’s not over till it’s over.” Like baseball games, the U.S. presidential election is not yet decided. With lawsuits, recounts, and other legal actions underway to sort out the real vote count, it’s hard to be optimistic about our country’s direction. Joe Biden may eventually be president of… Read More »
[November 5, 2020] I’ll begin by noting that the term caretaker leadership is almost never used. The reason is that the two terms are an oxymoron when used together. I have discovered, however, that caretaker leadership happens all the time when a leader is unwilling or unable to fulfill the inherent duties of leadership and yet remains in… Read More »
[November 4, 2020] Election 2020 for the U.S. Presidency and other political positions is over but the final results are not in. It’s a razor thin margin, regardless who wins. So, I pulled a dozen political jokes out of my closet for your enjoyment and to help us all through a tough day. Surely, today will go down… Read More »
[November 3, 2020] Today is Election Day and the final day to cast your vote for President of the United States. This election has been billed as the most crucial election since Abraham Lincoln won against General George McClellan in 1864. Regardless of what you are told, no one knows how this day will end, a win for… Read More »
[November 2, 2020] Can dogs be heroes? Some people think so, and I agree with them. A year ago, a daring raid was conducted by U.S. Special Forces targeting ISIS terrorist leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The hero dog Conan chased al-Baghdadi into a tunnel, resulting in the terrorist leader blowing himself up.1 This highly-classified, dramatic operation took place… Read More »
[November 1, 2020] I’m not a golfer, but many of my friends are fanatical about the game, playing regardless of the weather and sometimes disregarding their health. Occasionally I’ll play a game, but those same crazy friends put a lot of pressure on me to win. The sweat pours off my forehead as I try to make that… Read More »
[October 31, 2020] In the first half of twentieth-century America, boxing was one of the most popular sports; in popularity, number one tied with baseball. The fighters were some of the toughest and fastest people ever. As my ex-Drill Sergeant Bryant used to say, they were tough SOBs. Growing up, I got to meet many WWII and Korean… Read More »
[October 30, 2020] Military jargon permeates our society. Headspace and timing, though, is a technical term meaning to adjust weapon systems so they fire correctly. Usually used with the Browning .50 caliber heavy machinegun, adjusting headspace and timing is critical for its proper use. However, I will be using as jargon rather than technically. The U.S. Department of… Read More »