[March 13, 2022] From afar, it is easy to oversimplify or distort lessons from the Ukraine War and what the world should learn from it. There is a significant risk of taking the wrong lessons and applying those to the greater global stage of international relationships, our economic systems, and how we use our military. Today is the… Read More »
[April 3, 2022] New developments show the Russian attacks slowing down and shifting their main effort to eastern Ukraine and away from the Ukraine capital. Furthermore, there are reports of the killing of innocent civilians by Russian troops. If this is correct, it will be another instance of war crimes. See tomorrow’s article that discusses war crimes. [March… Read More »
[February 27, 2022] The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has not gone well. The reason is simple: courage on the part of the Ukrainian people. Ordinary soldiers and citizens are fighting the Russian juggernaut with unexpected tenacity. This is a genuine David and Goliath story unfolding right before our eyes. A few personal observations: Russia caught the world… Read More »
[February 16, 2022] Teamwork makes the dream work and it’s never been more important than in today’s diverse and distributed workplaces. Without a team mentality and established practices for communication and collaboration, companies are prone to organizational silos and a breakdown of leadership. Collaborative teams, on the other hand, are efficient, innovative, and accountable to the company’s goals.… Read More »
[February 3, 2022] A peek into Chapter 2 of my book, Our Longest Year in Iraq. I thought this might spark some ideas about the leadership at the grunt level. I called it our turn in the “box” – the box was the Iraq battlefield. Thanks for reading it: The greatest foe on the battlefield is fear; it… Read More »
[January 29, 2022] The advanced diploma in leadership and management is to help school principals and aspiring school principals gain the skills and information they need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing educational environment. People study online for a variety of reasons. You may want to advance or change careers while keeping your current job, or your location… Read More »
[January 12, 2022] Let’s be honest. If you’re a student, then your leadership skills are probably not the best in the world. But that doesn’t mean they can’t improve! Everybody starts with less than perfect leadership skills, and we all have to improve them. This article examines seven things you can do to help improve your leadership skills.… Read More »
[January 7, 2022] An often-quoted rule in combat is to don’t assume nuttin’. As soon as you do, your world will begin to fall apart, and people will know you failed to do your homework. Facts matter; suppositions don’t count for anything. Making assumptions in combat will get you or your buddy killed. “Don’t assume nuttin’ … the… Read More »
[January 6, 2022] Everyone wants to think of themselves as a leader, but often, those placed in leadership positions find themselves unexpectedly unprepared for the tasks demanded of them! In this short article, we’ll be going over the different types of leaders, how to maximize your leadership style and some easy-to-make mistakes that you’ll want to watch out… Read More »
[December 27, 2021] Launching your own business comes with the brand establishment and business growth. Unfortunately, all this doesn’t happen overnight. Growth is an ongoing process that requires hard work, dedication, and patience. There isn’t a secret way to surpass competitors in the industry for achieving immediate success. However, there are some proven ways that business leaders in… Read More »