[July 15, 2015] The planet Mars has intrigued us since ancient times. It has brought fear and excitement, been a part of religion and science, and energized our imaginations. Some thought that Mars harbored strange beings that would conquer us and for others the prospect of alien life forms was electrifying. For many visionary leaders, Mars was something… Read More »
[July 14, 2015] In the movie Liar Liar, the star Jim Carrey is a fast track lawyer that can’t lie for 24 hours due to his son’s birthday wish. Of course, being a lawyer and forced to tell the complete truth in all circumstances is what makes this movie so funny. It is no secret that people lie.… Read More »
[July 13, 2015] In 1985 a good friend of mine, a mechanized Infantry Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was “relieved” of his duties as a Platoon Leader – fired in civilian speak – because he failed to refuel his armored personnel carrier (APC) vehicles. Each platoon had 10 APC vehicles and our standard procedure to was refuel daily,… Read More »
[July 12, 2015] When we look at worthwhile organizations and their vital missions, one that rises to the top is Council for a Strong America. As readers of theLeaderMaker.com already know, I like to highlight non-profit and volunteer groups that help our military veterans and strengthen our country. Council for a Strong America (CSA) is about “working together… Read More »
By guest blogger Sadako Red [see disclaimer] [July 11, 2015] Sitting at my desk here in Washington D.C., I get to see a lot. Politicians are the big game in town and what they do makes the headlines but it’s what’s behind the scenes that’s the real story. With the U.S. presidential campaign beginning and Donald Trump making… Read More »
[July 10, 2015] While the world is better off with the introduction of advanced technology, there is a curious but prophetic line of thought that says that we are also too dependent on that very technology.1 While this reasoning is well-known and true, it is also not that relevant. What is noteworthy is that there is a not-so-visible… Read More »
[July 09, 2015] At the United States’ premiere National Training Center located in the Mojave Desert of southern California, my Infantry Company conducted a classic dawn attack on a “simulated” enemy. We failed miserably in the attack. But our senior leaders turned it into a tremendous lesson on how to succeed on the battlefield; something I employed years… Read More »
[July 08, 2015] I listened intently to a small group of Albanian refugees, 16 years ago to the day in 1999, telling stories about their flight from their home country of Kosovo. They’d departed quickly; fleeing from an ethnic-inspired war that not only drove them from their homes but also saw the destruction of all records showing their… Read More »
[July 07, 2015] A good friend of mine called me to complain that his son was rejected by the U.S. Army despite being an athlete and having a good academic record. This prompted him to ask me what the requirements were for those wanting to enter the U.S. military. I told him that many people hear you’re not… Read More »
[July 06, 2015] I’m reminded of a political exhibit that overdramatically shows the contrast of Greek youths of the past with Greek young men today. On one side ancient Greek men: warriors, strong, independent, and harsh-looking. On the other side, the young Greeks of today: potheads, weak, wards of the state, but good-looking. This contrast couldn’t be less… Read More »