A New Iranian Revolution: Does it Matter?

By | January 6, 2018

[January 6, 2018] Leadership is complex, difficult, and sometimes creates unexpected results. Such is the case with the theocratic government of Iran as they contemplate what to do about the growing number of antigovernment protesters showing their dissatisfaction. Is there a new Iranian revolution under way or is it something else? That is what “experts” are asking themselves;… Read More »

Jealousy in Leaders

By | January 2, 2018

[January 2, 2018] As little kids, we were lucky to have a grandmother who was wise, strong, and helpful. Each Christmas season she would sit about a dozen of us grandkids down on the floor to talk to us about jealousy and how the emotion leads us only to ugly things. We were warned about resenting others who… Read More »

Happy New Year 2018

By | January 1, 2018

[January 1, 2018] It is common for folks to hail the New Year as a time to look forward to better and greater times. I like this optimism and those with a positive attitude for that is one of the key attributes of good leadership. Leadership, however, is not something to be taken lightly since it is about… Read More »

Douglas R. Satterfield

Who Was Mary Edwards Walker?

By | December 30, 2017

[December 30, 2017] My intent here at theLeaderMaker.com is to not only discuss the core attributes of leadership but to also provide outstanding examples; those people we can look at to improve our skills and inspire us. Today, I will be recognizing Mary Edwards Walker, born 1832, American abolitionist, prohibitionist, prisoner of war, and surgeon. Mary Edwards Walker is… Read More »

Leaders Make Sound & Timely Decisions

By | December 29, 2017

[December 29, 2017]  The night was unusually dark and windy … perfect weather for an attack on an enemy fortified position located in a village just east of Baghdad.  We had complete tactical surprise because unit leaders were ready to make sound and timely decisions. Over 25 Sunni insurgents were killed or captured that night due to the… Read More »