[June 15, 2019] Running your own business means that you always need to wear different hats. At the same time, you are a CEO, HR, finance director, and more. Even if you have people who are responsible for these duties, still you need to oversee everything. There is no secret formula for how to become a successful entrepreneur,… Read More »
[June 14, 2019] Today is Flag Day in the United States. As a military veteran, the date is important to me because it symbolizes what is good about our country, our history, and its free people. That may seem like an old-fashioned sentiment but it is exactly what it takes to maintain support for a strong military and… Read More »
[June 13, 2019] A common failure among leaders is an inability to “see” into the future and thus to take steps to prepare for is arrival. Our daily existence depends upon it also. If we forget to pay our utility bills or fill your car up with gasoline, the effect is inconvenient but not catastrophic. “You were given… Read More »
[June 12, 2019] As a Buck Sergeant in the U.S. Army, I heard many military idioms and often wondered if military officers existed just to confuse sergeants. Since retiring from the army, referring to something like the long pole in the tent has become one of my favorite expressions. The problem is that it has more than one… Read More »
[June 11, 2019] If you want to get ahead in life, you need to perfect a certain set of skills. The good news is that as long as you know what those skills are, you can work to develop them. And that’s where this article comes in. So if you’re ready to learn the skills that you need… Read More »
[June 10, 2019] Last year while visiting Arlington National Cemetery, I came upon a group of U.S. Marines who had taken a knee next to the grave of their Company Commander who had been killed in battle. They were showing their respect for the man who had saved them in 2004 at the Second Battle of Fallujah. To… Read More »
[June 9, 2019] Human life is composed of many factors. The main two are goals in life and effects in human. Some temporize while some want to change reality. Such people are called leaders. They become great b default. Would you like to develop a leader within yourself? The main thing about leadership is to effect in people… Read More »
[June 8, 2019] There’s an old but common piece of advice for leaders; praise in public, punish in private. For me (I was always a bit slower at picking up good habits) it meant that when we give someone a reward, it should be done where others can see it. But if we want to punish someone for… Read More »
[June 7, 2019] In today’s fast-paced work environment, the focus is on established goals and achieved results. There’s no room for the little man. No room for gratitude and appreciation. However, workplace gratitude and appreciation have many positive effects on employees and the company’s culture. Not only can they create a distinctive company culture and grow employee relationships,… Read More »
[June 6, 2019] Most of the people alive today in the world were born after the year 1995. To them, the Longest Day, D-Day, must seem like ancient history. Arguably the most important date of the 20th Century for all living people, most folks don’t even understand its direct impact on their lives and the freedoms they enjoy.… Read More »