[November 10, 2025] In a brutally honest email sent to the “Penn community” declared that the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education is a “dogshit and elitist institution” and that they “hire and admit morons.” As to be expected in damage control, Penn administrators immediately labeled the email as fraudulent. I got a laugh out of it.… Read More »
[October 30, 2025] An American tradition, one that has historically distinguished the citizens of the United States from their European ancestors, is questioning their leadership. It is not a sign of disrespect but rather a sign of healthy debate about right versus wrong. Political, military, and business leaders are scrutinized for their decisions and personal conduct. I suggest… Read More »
[October 26, 2025] Yesterday, I received a call from radio host Joe Griffies, who will have on his show today a representative of The Arlington Ladies. These are ladies (and one gentleman) who volunteer at Arlington National Cemetery to be present at every funeral without exception. Volunteerism in America is a strong tradition, and America leads the world… Read More »
[October 13, 2025] Yesterday, I published Part 1 of this two-part series on the 21 principles of The Art of War to establish a baseline for future articles. Drawing on the principles outlined by Sun Tzu, an ancient strategist and philosopher, gives us an advantage in any competition or negotiation. I will be referring to this layout often.… Read More »
[October 12, 2025] As an Army Lieutenant many years ago, I was given a paperback book and told to read it by my Infantry Brigade Commander. The Art of War, by the ancient Chinese General Sun Tzu, would be the bedrock of many of my future actions, both on and off the battlefield. There are 21 principles of… Read More »
[September 19, 2016] A few years ago, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., there was a discussion at the most senior levels of the U.S. military on “emerging leaders” and senior leader thinking. I was there. About a dozen new General/Flag officers were being advised on what would be expected of them in their roles. Much is expected… Read More »
[September 12, 2025] Both my wife and I were shocked to our core by the news of the political assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. We did not know Charlie except by his works, as he brought common sense and conservative messages to young people. His death is a great loss to humanity. We will be… Read More »
[September 4, 2025] One lesson I got from my childhood was that most lies I was told were told to me by other children, usually, unintentionally. Typically, these lies were funny snippets of misinformation. We did try our best to give out what we all thought was either a cautionary or advisory “fact.” The reason for many of… Read More »
[August 27, 2025] In all my school years, including work on a PhD that I did not finish, there are some critical skills that I did not learn. This was not about proper teaching methods or a failure of the school, teachers, and my parents, or a lack of technology, school conditions, or state money funding my education. … Read More »
[August 20, 2025] In a TEDx Talk, Andrew ‘Drew’ Steadman speaks on leadership in the first 10 minutes of any crisis. He asks, “How do you plan to get through the first ten minutes of the toughest day of your life?” He speaks to us as an Army veteran, at the time, a Captain responsible for guarding a… Read More »