[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 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] 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 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 »
[February 21, 2016] The country of Venezuela continues its economic and social slide downward into the abyss of socialism. There was hope with the election of new members to its parliament but their weak efforts have not stemmed the country’s violence, crippling shortages of goods, or loss of jobs. Venezuela’s President Maduro continues to blame the country’s woes on… Read More »
[February 19, 2016] I write this while on the road traveling across the southern states of the U.S. The trip brings me in close contact with all sorts of people, mostly interesting. And so it was when I met a staffer of U.S. spy chief James Clapper while en route to Houston, Texas. Our discussion revolved around what… Read More »
[February 17, 2016] After 9/11 when terrorists struck the United States homeland, there were many people who emerged as heroes. Among them were firefighters, police officers, sanitation workers, and yes even ordinary people who were all involved to save people and engaged in the dangerous cleanup effort in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania.1 In… Read More »
[February 16, 2016] I was breaking in a replacement Flag officer at the end of my tour in South Korea and the job required me to work closely with and live alongside my Korean counterparts. My replacement however had difficulty adapting to the new assignment and eventually was sent home early. What did he lack? Physical and emotional… Read More »
[February 15, 2016] My commander during my first combat deployment was a passionate man, dedicated, and an experienced soldier. He was everything I could want in a boss and everyone was loyal to him and loved him. When things got bad he was like a rock in a stream; steady and inspiring. Things can turn out good when… Read More »