[March 21, 2016] There is much to be said about what Socialism is and what it is not. Socialist Bernie Sanders, now running for the U.S. Presidency, says that it’s about being benevolent and gentle to others. Others say that socialism has a documented track record of mass killings and leading people into poverty. Either way, I will… Read More »
[March 20, 2016] Today is the first day of Spring but from my vantage point here in New York City it looks like it may be a few more weeks before it arrives. With the cold weather arrived my American Legion Magazine and the Commander’s message on accountability. The article was appropriately timed while we debate who will… Read More »
By guest blogger Sadako Red [see disclaimer] [March 19, 2016] I write best when I’m drunk; although I have to be more careful about my spelling and grammar. After a few shots of whiskey my inhibitions – those internalized by me after years of government training – seem to melt away with alcohol in my bloodstream. Jack Daniels… Read More »
[March 18, 2016] Yesterday morning, the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry declared that the Islamic State’s terrorism is genocide against certain religious groups and is now the official position of the United States of America. People would be correct to say that the U.S. is now demonstrating leadership with this declaration. However, leadership is not perfect and… Read More »
[March 17, 2016] “Trust, but verify.” This quote is classic Ronald Reagan, 40th President to the United States. It exemplifies his ability to precisely put his thoughts into short, clear sentences and it tells us he understood the psychology of humans. Reagan is considered to be one of the best U.S. presidents of the 20th Century and his… Read More »
[March 16, 2016] As a young military officer I was curious why I was told that one of the keys to winning on the battlefield meant that leaders always reinforce success. In the U.S. Civil War, Union General George Meade failed to pursue the Confederate forces after the latter lost at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. That… Read More »
[March 15, 2016] My wife is the one who educated me on QVC and how great their customer service was for her and her friends. Any organization that I feature here in theLeaderMaker.com is one in which I have personal experience with at some level, although in this case less so. Since so many have told me so… Read More »
[March 14, 2016] In just a few days the first day of Spring official arrives but it’s already feeling like it here in Brooklyn. The trees and flowers are starting to bud and the weather has the warmth of a sun finally getting its strength back. Walking my Yellow Lab outside has become a true pleasure as I… Read More »
[March 13, 2015] When I first entered the U.S. Army, I did so because I wanted to join and to be part of something that was bigger than me and to gain opportunities that couldn’t be gotten elsewhere. The recruitment motto at the time was “Today’s Army Wants to Join You.” The formal idea behind the Army motto,… Read More »
[March 12, 2015] Yes, leaders do encourage bad attitudes in people and it’s a sad commentary that senior leaders are particularly guilty of doing so. The encouragement is not about people with strong personalities but about the fact that a bad attitude will get rewarded. How can it be that those with bad attitudes are rewarded when it’s… Read More »