[March 11, 2024] Several years ago, shortly after my retirement, I wrote articles reflecting lessons I’d learned about a successful career. But, I soon realized that those lessons also applied to everyone, not just leaders. Below is the first of these articles. I’m republishing it today because it is precisely the kind of lesson we need. The lesson? … Read More »
[March 7, 2024] My wife tells me that it is unfair to write about the failure of the political left because their ideas are based on whim and emotion. But, since I do my best to follow her advice, I have a remarkable Australian who takes up the challenge. Rita Panahi of Sky News Australia has a recurring… Read More »
[March 5, 2024] I’ve always been intrigued by attempts to “prove” that stories in the Bible are true. One I find most interesting is the claim that Noah’s Ark was found, likely on Mount Ararat, in modern-day Turkey. The idea of “proof” harks back to the idea that if we could only scientifically prove one story true, then… Read More »
[March 2, 2024] The more senior of a leader you become, the more “Yes-Men” you accumulate. Yes-Men are those subordinates, men or women, who work for you and always agree with whatever you say, decide, or do. They are easy to identify, but the more severe problem is having “Silent-Men,” those who will never say a word, even… Read More »
[February 29, 2024] One exciting duty I had as a junior NCO in the Army was working with Recruiters and understanding the pressure they are under to enlist young adults into the service. The biggest problem was young folks with low intelligence. The Army would not allow them to join. We asked ourselves, ‘What do you do with… Read More »
[February 28, 2024] This month, Google launched its new Gemini AI, and it was a fiasco, generating a storm of controversy about its Woke, racist, and anti-historical output. The program generated highly inaccurate and offensive images, forcing Google to apologize. “The AI model first found itself in hot water when users found its image service was generating historically… Read More »
[January 3, 2024] I’ve seen Army Generals screw up. Although rare, it does happen; the outcome can seriously harm morale and mission and waste resources. I recall a meeting on this date, January 3, 2007, with the Army’s Task Force 134 in Baghdad, Iraq. The commander was a two-star Army General. TF 134 was created in 2004 in… Read More »
[January 1, 2024] In Junior High School, my classmates and I were required to memorize the preamble to the U.S. Constitution, a worthy undertaking. Despite trying hard to memorize it through many frustrating hours, I was unsuccessful. This event symbolizes my entire education experience; rote knowledge came slowly and with torment. I felt like I was somehow retarded.… Read More »
[December 28, 2023] One of the earliest articles I wrote for my blog was about leader transparency. Titled A Few Thoughts on Leader Transparency, my core idea was that people must know that their leaders are open about their decision-making and that they provide an honest assessment of the results of their decisions. Leaders had better be squeaky… Read More »
[December 10, 2023] I’m a little late posting today. I spent most of the morning in the Veterinary Clinic ER with my dog Bella. She is okay, but I have a few hours of cleaning my house carpet. Today, I’ll post photos and memes that make fun of the three stooges claiming to be Ivy League presidents (one… Read More »