[August 21, 2022] Guest blogger Ernest M. Kennedy III has written several articles in my leadership blog over the years.1 His central premise is that the “protests” were not about the war itself but about the fear of being drafted. That fear translated into mass violence, murder and assaults on our troops, and a craven political movement to… Read More »
By guest blogger Ernest M. Kennedy III [See Biography] [March 4, 2015] Someone once said that to be prepared for war is the most effective way of preserving the peace; smart. If we study lessons of war from philosophers or from political leaders who warn us about war, a few things stand out; war is bad, war solves… Read More »
By guest blogger Ernest M. Kennedy III [See Biography] [April 14, 2015] In helping fight the wars of the United States, I gained a personal and up-close view of the human depravity of war, the particular ignominy of Communist aggression, and the shame of those Americans who degraded our returning servicemen. As I age, the Vietnam War gains… Read More »
By guest blogger Ernest M. Kennedy III [See Biography] [July 18, 2015] I spent a lot of time as a young man fighting in the jungles of Vietnam; looking the enemy in the eye and having to kill him. I returned to an ungrateful nation which was led to politicians who asked us to fight and then gave… Read More »
By guest blogger Ernest M. Kennedy III [See Biography] [November 03, 2014] Once upon a time I was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. As a 19 year old in South Vietnam, I spent time in the city of Huế in February 1967 as part of the 1st Marine Division (Reinforced); witnessing great leadership at… Read More »
[August 22, 2022] The U.S. Army has met only 40% of its current recruiting goal. Teachers are leaving the classroom in droves. Churches and synagogues go empty. More people are abandoning once traditional, noble professions and similar organizations. It’s not money or a lack of training and skills causing this phenomenon. It is the decline of honor. “Honor… Read More »
[April 13, 2020] American novelist Ernest Hemingway once wrote that “courage is grace under pressure.” Having spent many decades in the U.S. Army, I can attest to the truth of Hemingway’s quote. An old, grizzly Marine gunny sergeant once told me that in combat, you had better keep your head or the enemy will. Today, my topic is… Read More »
Below are a composition of the Guest Bloggers that have contributed to www.theleadermaker.com. Please visit them and wish them well. Sadako Red Disclaimer: I chose the pen name Sadako Red in order to remove any notoriety reflecting on my other real job as a very senior executive in the Department of Defense. My opinion is my opinion only… Read More »