[January 28, 2016] One of the greatest threats to modern, interconnected society has been the development of cyber attacks that could possibly destroy that nation’s ability to defend itself and to supply needed services. Long before terrorists began using encrypted cell phones, humans began their efforts to decode enemy transmissions. Alan Turing was one of them; a British… Read More »
[January 26, 2016] Leadership in the face of adversity is difficult … but to succeed with it, is what separates the truly great leaders from all those who want it for power and popularity. It takes a high degree of moral courage, intestinal fortitude, to go the long haul when things don’t look in your favor. U.S. Intelligence… Read More »
[January 23, 2016] Leadership actually means something in New York. Winter Storm Jonas traveled up the East Coast dumping almost two feet of snow in some areas. As far as storms go this one is relatively mild in the Big Apple. Why? We had plenty of warning from the weather services and ample time to prepare. New York… Read More »
[December 31, 2015] I thought it most appropriate to end the year with a special shout-out to all the heroes who have made the United States such a great nation. Serving in the Vietnam War, Roy P. Benavidez was not just any hero; he was a tough and courageous soldier. Although he didn’t like to be called a… Read More »
[December 26, 2015] It is said that sometimes it only takes a small victory to have great benefits. Such is the case at the Battle of Trenton when General George Washington crossed the Delaware River north of Trenton, New Jersey and led the his men against Hessian soldiers garrisoned there. A very small battle, this tactical win was… Read More »
[December 25, 2015] Merry Christmas to everyone from me and all my family. One of the most popular holy days on the Christian calendar, Christmas honors the birth of Jesus. Rarely does even the most difficult days of our lives prevent the dedicated from setting aside time to honor Him. My uncle was part of the Battle of… Read More »
[December 7, 2015] One of the most infamous days in American history was the surprise attack by the Japanese military on United States’ air and naval bases in Hawaii on this date in 1941. The attack was a tactical success, even perhaps better than those planning the raid could have hoped. However, it proved to be a strategic… Read More »
[December 4, 2015] One of the best ways to learn about senior leadership and what it means is to observe the exceptional behavior of some of the best leaders a nation produces. Whenever someone is willing to stand up to their boss and tell the truth about what’s in their expertise, then they are showing moral courage and… Read More »
[December 3, 2015] About once a month or so I highlight a “hero” who showed an unusually high degree of physical or moral courage. It’s rare to find those who display both and why I’m pointing out the case of Zofia Kossak (later Kossak-Szczucka). Although there are many who were killed and their names will never be known,… Read More »
[November 26, 2015] Captain Christopher Jones was born about 1570 to the father of a mariner and ship owner. After the early death of his father, Jones inherited interest in the British ship Marie Fortune upon reaching the age of 18. Married twice and having a number of children, his legacy might have ended there but he was… Read More »