[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 »
[November 15, 2015] A nation’s best leaders rise to the occasion when their skills are needed during a crisis. Such was the need for French President François Hollande to quickly and clearly establish that he could show strong leadership in uniting France during the latest Islamic terror in Paris and in that, he was successful and more. The… 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 11, 2015] Today is Veterans Day in the United States. There will be parades, speeches, and many who will make a special effort to honestly thank our military veterans for their service to the nation and contribution to our freedoms. To those people, I say, thank you. But, in reality, while there is much to celebrate, all… Read More »
[November 6, 2015] The point at which those who have served in the U.S. military have the greatest chance of failure is when they transition from military to civilian life. For me, as for all those I have known, this was of the greatest worry and concern. Formed in 2012 Got Your 6 is a non-profit organization1 whose… Read More »
[November 4, 2015] Although I occasionally highlight a real hero in this leadership blog, it’s important to remind readers that while the majority of the heroes are produced as a result of many acts of physical courage, it is moral courage that is most difficult. In the case of our hero featured today, Lieutenant Alonzo Cushing, he possessed… Read More »
[November 3, 2015] The hostile and unfriendly relationship among nations in Asia is persistent and historical. Yet despite all obstacles, key leaders of South Korea, Japan, and China have taken measures to resolving regional cooperation; providing a positive step for Asian leadership in the region. This may seem unimportant for Westerners who don’t appreciate the rich history of these… Read More »
[October 30, 2015] If you’re thinking about not sending your children out for Halloween tomorrow to gather a few treats (there are no more tricks it seems) then go no further than Ammo Grrrll’s1 article on resilience in children and adults. One of her points is that the more we protect children from getting dirty and sick, the… Read More »
[October 29, 2015] Occasionally here in my leadership blog, I recognize someone who shows moral courage in the face of strong criticism. Many will not even recognize the name James Comey but for those who don’t him, Comey is the Director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and as a high official involved in law enforcement it… 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 »