Promises for the New Year 2021

By | December 28, 2020

[December 28, 2020]  As we approach the New Year, I am reminded of my dad who used to say that the upcoming year is like a great movie waiting to be written.  This year 2021, there are promises that I have made.  Perhaps others should be making similar promises. I had a friend in the 1st Cavalry Division… Read More »

Douglas R. Satterfield

On Starting a Military Career

By | December 27, 2020

[December 27, 2020]  Wilson, a good friend since before the First Grade, called to help him answer a question.  His son asked him about starting a military career, and Wilson wanted some advice. What follows is a general outline of our discussion.  Many times, I had given advice on starting a military career to High School students but… Read More »

A Modern Leader’s Guide to Organizational Transparency

By | December 26, 2020

[December 26, 2020]  Organizational transparency is critical in the workplace. It builds trust with employees, boosts their productivity, and minimizes misunderstandings. Yet, many employers neglect it. According to the American Psychological Association, only 50% of employees believe that their employers are open with them. Here is a brief guide to workplace transparency. Encourage Employee Transparency Start by setting… Read More »

Importance of investing in Leadership Development Program

By | December 23, 2020

[December 24, 2020]  “The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on Leadership Development.” – John C. Maxwell. It is no surprise that everyone from Boomers to Gen Z; employees of different generation want to get better at leadership skills. LinkedIn Learning’s 2020 Workplace Learning Report found that leaders in learning and development, identified leadership and… Read More »

Leader Don’ts #7:  Fear Success in Others

By | December 22, 2020

[December 22, 2020]  Like many who grow up regularly competing in sports, we often experience the thrill of victory and “the agony of defeat.”  Competition in the world of sports habitually means competing with our fellow teammates, not just the other team.  Fortunately, we quickly learn about sportsmanship and are rarely threatened by the success of others. But,… Read More »

The Somme: a Safe Place on the Western Front?

By | December 21, 2020

[December 21, 2020]  I never was a big fan of watching television or going to the movies.  To me, it was a waste of time.  However, readers of my leadership blog will note that I occasionally refer to films because of their value in understanding leadership.  One such documentary, The Somme (2005), is one of them. Are movies… Read More »

Christmas in World War II (the Battlefields)

By | December 20, 2020

[December 20, 2020]  World War II was the largest and most destructive war ever.  It was a time of great upheaval, chaos, and death.  However, the war was also a time that saw America’s traditions carried forward onto the battlefields, the hospitals, and homes.  Christmas in WWII was given special attention. Our troops did their best to celebrate… Read More »