[November 7, 2024] I’m no politician but I do have a good finger on the pulse of most Americans, and like many, I’ve got some common sense too. What lost Kamala Harris the presidential election this past Tuesday was her attitude of moral superiority. She simply saw herself as better than the average American citizen. And, her campaign… Read More »
[November 5, 2024] I ran screaming to my Mom, blood running down my arms and legs. I was maybe seven or eight and had fallen, scraping both elbows and knees and my forehead. I’d hit the ground hard after stumbling over my own feet and landing in gravel on a local hard-pack dirt road. The memory makes me… Read More »
[November 3, 2024] Just as I did four years ago comparing the leading presidential candidates, this article summarizes the leadership of Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump. I will acknowledge the difficulties when dissecting the general categories of leadership. I break it down into 20 traits. I used information from their political websites, speeches, strategies, stated priorities, policies, and… Read More »
[November 1, 2024] If there is one obvious, unchanging, massive rule in leadership, it’s loyalty to your people. And being loyal as a leader means you don’t insult or in any way denigrate your people, whether they deserve it or not. A couple of days ago, in a public address, President Joe Biden spectacularly failed America as its… Read More »
[October 12, 2024] A few nights ago, I had an interesting conversation with a young man about his philosophy on raising kids. Below is part of the conversation (as best as I can remember it) that is at the heart what he thinks best for his children. I liked Bob M’s story1 enough that the ideas he expressed… Read More »
[October 8, 2024] On occasion, I run across someone with the good sense and moral courage to stand up and tell the truth. A middle-aged woman with a YouTube Channel titled What’s Up w/Sheila has kicked up a controversy by telling the world that black on black disrespect is out of control. In Sheila’s uploaded video from a… Read More »
[September 28, 2024] Dogs are great. It does not matter whether the dog can follow commands, learn tricks, or retrieve a ball. The problem that folks tell me about often is that their dog is just dumb. Maybe they’re hoping for a magical cure, but I have to tell them that, for them, having a dog is good… Read More »
[September 20, 2024] Stop acting like a 10-Year-Old. Grow up and go on an adventure. Take on some responsibility. You are answerable to your own destiny. This article is an excerpt from my book, “55 Rules for a Good Life.” It is one of the more popular chapters, so please enjoy the tough “rule” I’m providing here. A… Read More »
[September 13, 2024] She was one of the most famous people coming out of the tragedy of WWII. But you probably never heard of her except by her radio name, “Axis Sally.” Mildred was one of several Americans who were involved in disseminating German propaganda. For her role, she was eventually captured, found guilty on eight counts of… Read More »
[August 27, 2024] Ten years ago, shortly after I retired from the U.S. Army, I wrote down a few frustrating things about Army Leadership. What I’ve witnessed lately shows that these are more prevalent today than when I retired. Here is that list. “Toxic” Leaders Do Exist. These leaders have a corrosive effect on any organization and are… Read More »