[December 13, 2015] New ideas are refreshing. Action is exhilarating. People with conviction are interesting and influential. I’m starting a new series about political leadership; not necessarily about politicians but about anyone who has fresh ideas about politics and how to win in that arena. In my first post on political leadership I’ll be introducing to my readers… Read More »
[November 23, 2015] The weather has turned cooler and the tree in front of my house has lost all but a few of its leaves. With cooler weather and the political season heating up I find it satisfying to sit down with a good book; one that pushes my intellectual boundaries. Books that create controversy are some of… Read More »
[November 14, 2015] It was once written by military theorist Carl von Clausewitz that “war is a continuation of politics by other means.” We should remember the truth in that statement when the Battle of Ia Drang is reviewed for its origins and aftermath. Like any battle, it cannot be viewed in isolation, nor can the importance of… Read More »
[November 9, 2015] My wife and I had a wonderful time visiting family in Chicago and spending time with the new granddaughter. Family is always important and too often our time in leadership positions pushes us to sacrifice time with them; a danger senior leaders should be careful to avoid. Today’s reading is a popular self help book… Read More »
[November 7, 2015] There’s a rule in the military that says, when in charge, take charge. The concept has been around since the dawn of humankind when people were forced to protect their own from wild animals, nature, or other humans. Taking charge is about decisive leadership and having trust and confidence. Leaders with this characteristic are highly… Read More »
[October 28, 2015] Today is the 75th anniversary of start of the Greco-Italian War. I know that many people laugh off the suggestion that the battle for Greece was anything but a minor and inconsequential part of the global war against the Axis powers … but that would be too simplistic and wrong. When Italy’s fascist dictator Mussolini… Read More »
[October 27, 2015] The arrival of our first grandchild earlier this October was a day of celebration in the Satterfield family. Such a tiny little girl and with her birth I hope that, when she grows up, that we have better senior leadership at the political level in all countries. Alas, I push these political speculations aside as… Read More »
By guest blogger Kenneth Waldman [October 12, 2015] What makes a good leader? The answer to this question is a bit complex, but one could argue that a person has to possess a certain set of skills and specific characters traits in order to be able to separate himself or herself as a leader. One of the less… Read More »
[October 2, 2015] Autumn began a little over a week ago and now we’re feeling some of the cooler weather here in New York City. That means a little rain too and some time to pull a few of my “want to read” books offs my shelf for learning more about the art of leadership. A book I’ve… Read More »
[September 20, 2015] Last night, after a long day rummaging through books at yard sales, I settled my sore feet down to a movie on the first channel I happened upon. Luckily I caught one from the beginning and that movie was the 1963 epic 55 Days at Peking, starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, and David Niven. It… Read More »