[May 24, 2019] These days, it’s not enough to simply be an expert. You need to walk the walk instead of talking the talk, and writing articles can be a great way to do that. That’s why 53% of marketers say that blogging is their top priority. The good news is that writing articles provides you the perfect… Read More »
[May 23, 2019] My first U.S. Army company commander told a gaggle of new Second Lieutenant that his first priority was safety. “I don’t want anyone killed during training.” His comments were simple and unambiguous; just like any good leader should be when speaking with subordinates. But he was also way off the mark. Leaders in the U.S.… Read More »
[May 22, 2019] I once knew a highly-motivated Army Lieutenant who was about as aggressive as an officer can be without crossing the line between motivated and crazy. She had a saying, “I’ll give them my triple seven.” She meant to motivate soldiers that she would use her size 7 boot, stick it 7-inches up their butt, and… Read More »
[May 21, 2019] A SWOT analysis is a comparison of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) about to a specific subject. A SWOT analysis aids organizations and business magnates in deciding on a particular topic. A SWOT analysis analyzes all the quick and dirty factors as well as the long-term factors that could relate to the success or… Read More »
[May 20, 2019] Yesterday, a good friend alerted me to a recent lecture by Thomas E. Ricks1 on why WWII generals were more successful than those in Korea, Vietnam, or Iraq/Afghanistan. There are several outstanding leader lessons but one on U.S. General George C. Marshall’s essential qualities of a general stood out, and I thought I would pass… Read More »
[May 19, 2019] Bosses are rapidly becoming a thing of the past, as more and more people call for leaders to take their place. There’s a subtle difference between the two terms, but it’s an important one. Bosses tell people what to do, while leaders show employees which direction to head in and leave them to it. One… Read More »
[May 18, 2019] What is the main trait an individual must have in order to master organizing, mentoring, and leading others in the workplace? If your first thoughts were assertiveness, charisma, empathy, or competence, you were partially right. These traits are important, but there’s a certain quality that can really make or break a leader: The ability to… Read More »
[May 17, 2019] Risks are a reality. An entrepreneur must face them. Every business established and grew through various hardships. Hence, every corporate leader tries his best to minimize it. Some risks are predictable and could be controlled while others are not. The problem for an entrepreneur is how to reduce risks. Here are some useful techniques. 1. … Read More »
[May 16, 2019] I’ve heard from many folks in various militaries around the world who put in their time and yet never got “the call.” The call is military-speak for being called for combat duty. That’s what we train for, that’s the purpose of our duty, and we expect that we willed be called to defend our nation… Read More »
[May 15, 2019] The phrase “lock and load” has been around a long time. Veterans of military service know it well; whether on a weapon qualification range or preparing for combat, lock and load literally means to chamber a round in your weapon. It also means to be ready for anything. Being ready for whatever comes is what… Read More »