[September 8, 2019] Skills learned during childhood make the best investment for life. Leadership is one such skill that when excelled at a tender age helps in defining the character for the future. Character building is an important ingredient for success. Incorporating some of the most imminent survival skills like time management, punctuality and leadership at a tender… Read More »
[September 7, 2019] Are you looking for simple ways to create a positive working culture for your employees? A positive environment is essential when it comes to keeping your team motivated and engaged. Team members should feel safe, valued and included. Here are 6 ways to build a winning team culture. Work as a Team To work as… Read More »
[September 6, 2019] “United we stand, divided we fall” is a common phrase meaning without each other we are condemned to fail. The consequence of the idea is strong; going back to before recorded human history and used in some form across all cultures and across all time. Based on this idea, formal relationships are created during peacetime… Read More »
[September 5, 2019] For those following the U.S. presidential campaigning, you probably overlooked some of those doing poorly in popularity polls. I’m looking at them because they tell us something of value. What they are doing says what NOT to do as a leader. Take, for example, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio. I’ll be using his… Read More »
[September 4, 2019] Leadership is not easy; it means taking on complex, ambiguous, and difficult problems. These are closely tied to our deepest values and we are limited by cultural mores and social responsibilities. Solutions can be slow and are often fraught with unintended consequences. When the government gets involved, it can bring enormous resources to bear; a… Read More »
[September 3, 2019] Yesterday, I wrote that the U.S. military’s organization is superior to most civilian companies (see link here). What makes it different? I’ve come up with 13 ways that show why the military is better. Today, I’ll list the final eight methods.2 This article is based, in part, on work done by Christopher Littlestone, who is… Read More »
[September 2, 2019] The U.S. military is far better organized than most civilian companies. You will find more structure, honesty, and focus in any military unit compared to their civilian counterparts. This is the reason that today, I’m providing 13 methods the military organization is better than civilian businesses. Yesterday, I was speaking with my neighbor whose son… Read More »
[September 1, 2019] “Does not respond well to authority.” This was written in my friend Wilson’ first Officer Evaluation Report after one-year on the job as an Army Second Lieutenant. He was mad as hell about the comment but knew, deep down in his psyche, that it was true. His mom and dad would agree. He always had… Read More »
[August 31, 2019] In 2003, during the initial invasion of Iraq, the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines were often the tip of the spear of American and coalition attacks. They fought with distinction and were later deployed several more times to Iraq. Their motto is “Whatever it Takes.” One of the best habits a leader can have is to… Read More »
[August 30, 2019] I needed a one-hour credit college course to graduate, so I took Art History. The course, which I planned to do my absolute least amount of work to pass, turned into one of the most interesting courses ever. I learned about what was to become my favorite piece of art; the white Parian marble statue… Read More »