[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 26, 2022] Good leadership is one of the key ingredients for any business’s success. The actions, words, and vision of any leader can permeate through all the company departments. In addition, the work that any team leader does will impact your employees’ confidence in your company, their performance, effectiveness, productivity, and satisfaction. Therefore, it should be a… Read More »
[February 25, 2022] Sometimes, I find something that just interests me. An archeological article came out last year that suggested that during the A.D. 79 Mount Vesuvius eruption, a Roman Soldier was on the Herculaneum beach as part of a major rescue effort. We know that a rescue mission was undertaken by naval commander Pliny, the Elder. Pliny’s… Read More »
[February 24, 2022] The ancient Greeks were advocates of great leadership but, like love, they found it an illusive idea that defied their ability to fully understand it. It follows, that in our modern times, for us to improve our leadership capabilities, we should also admit to those same special challenges. We can make advances to understand better… Read More »
[February 23, 2022] I’m a fan of Theodore Roosevelt and his success as a great political leader, statesman, and historian. Although he didn’t say it, I’m sure Roosevelt would agree with William Shakespeare’s words that cowards die a thousand times before their final death.1,2 Roosevelt was a real man – a man’s man – very much unlike so… Read More »
[February 22, 2022] I was on “Veterans Talk”1 at KDWN 720AM/101.5FM radio this past Saturday. The show’s theme was based on the question, Is Patriotism Dead? Not to give away too much, but I argue that American patriotism is not dead, and I list the reasons why. The interview format worked well as the dialogue flowed – mostly… Read More »
[February 21, 2022] U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Bryant stood like a statue looking over the simulated battlefield on the west side of Fort Polk, LA. We were about to charge into the open fields to attack the enemy. “Stand ready!” he said with great anticipation, “Charge!” And we went, willy-nilly running like the highly motivated newbie recruits we… Read More »
[February 20, 2022] Being a business leader takes more than a penchant for leadership. Of course, you need it to manage your team, grow your company, and build a reputation in the market. But running a business successfully is also about staying on the right side of the law. Not surprisingly, modern Canadian entrepreneurs are more legally conscious… Read More »
[February 19, 2022] CEOs are responsible for the smooth and efficient execution of their organization’s mission. They also ensure that the proper leadership, staff management and administration are in place to achieve their organizations’ goals. The duties of a nonprofit’s chief executive officer include making crucial business-related judgments, overseeing the activities and resources of the organization, and serving… Read More »
[February 18, 2022] The first time I was assigned to a heavy weapons team, I was thrilled to be given the responsibility. Two days of training on the ‘Ma Deuce’ M2 50 caliber machine gun gave me insight into squad teamwork and the quirks of my team. Headspace and timing was the first thing we learned. In the… Read More »