[February 29, 2016] One day while discussing my 40 years in the U.S. Army with my wife, she asked if I would share the books that helped me to become a soldier. I would like to think that the answers I learned by observing other leaders, by study, and by reading, was to make me a better leader… Read More »
[February 28, 2016] For a leader to recognize their own weaknesses and to take action to overcome their own human frailties is the ultimate in responsibility. At least that is what the Roman Stoics would have us believe in – personal responsibility. Yet, there are those that argue modern leaders intentionally encourage irresponsibility by their own acts and… Read More »
[February 27, 2016] The FBI’s request of Apple, Inc. to break into a dead terrorist ‘s encrypted iPhone has drawn both criticism and praise from leaders. What it does is provide us with an opportunity to see the tenants of senior leaders making their case for and against a difficult issue; in this particular instance – security versus privacy. Who is missing… Read More »
[February 26, 2016] As I was watching the Republican debate last night several thoughts came to me that we don’t hear much talked about from political pundits. The comments I read and listened to today were more about how the current leader, Donald Trump, was attacked by two presidential hopefuls and ignored by two others. My wife… Read More »
[February 26, 2016] As I write today, we are getting a typical blustery winter day in New York City. Workers are hurrying about with their faces covered to protect themselves from the high winds and cold temps. The heavy coats are being worn but everyone still looks “stylish” despite the weather. Two books for my readers, the one… Read More »
[February 25, 2016] The electronic age is here and with all the advantages it brings, also comes distractions. On an airport television monitor yesterday I saw a commercial that went something like this … man with new girlfriend introduces her to his friends … without looking up from their smart phones, one friend says “hi” but gets her name wrong …… Read More »
[February 24, 2016] I’m no fan of Black History month because I believe more in the concept of inclusion rather than separation, but I couldn’t pass up providing a short note on an unknown American patriot James Armistead. Here in my blog, it is fundamental to acknowledge that leadership is blind to one’s race, gender, religion, etc. but… Read More »
[February 24, 2016] You can tell a lot about a leader by the people they surround themselves with. The best leaders I’ve ever had the honor to know always had great people working for them. People around a leader tell us a lot about that leader’s priorities, leader traits, attitude, and chances if achieving success. “Surround yourself only… Read More »
[February 23, 2016] Not long ago as children we once listened to the stories of World War II veterans. We “played army” with our friends and spent time daydreaming about how we would help America win its battles. No longer do we talk with WWII veterans as nearly all have passed away. As a child I was lucky to… Read More »
[February 22, 2016] As I watch and listen to U.S. political candidates’ speeches and their debates, I began to wonder what are the non-negotiable traits in a leader. What do people think about when they go to vote? What makes them reject one candidate over another, reject one leader over another leader? This week during my travels across… Read More »