[November 17, 2018] Only persistent, committed, and intelligent people can become leaders. Without possessing these qualities, you won’t make it to the top. Leaders are inspirational, creative, outstanding people. They not only help themselves but help the others as well. They create distinct visions, analyze new perspectives, and inspire their followers. Leadership is not about ruling over people… Read More »
[November 16, 2018] A senior U.S. Navy admiral once told me that he wished for a penny for every time sailors told him that they were ‘just following orders.’ Usually, it was after some major blunder where things had gone terribly wrong and they were trying to make-up an excuse for their failure. I was just following orders… Read More »
[November 15, 2018] Much is to be learned from war whether we want to admit it or not. Now that we are at the 100th anniversary of the end of the “Great War,” most citizens remain reluctant to revisit the horror so that we may learn valuable lessons. One lesson is that great leaders do not lead from… Read More »
[November 14, 2018] The comradeship of soldiers on the battlefield is well known. Like the Band of Brothers of World War II fame, made famous by the book and movie, men in war band together for friendship, protection, security, and faith. Likewise, the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan brought people together from across the world and thrust… Read More »
[November 13, 2018] It’s been ages since I had a library card. A few days ago, with my wife leading the way, we traveled to our local free public library. They no longer have “library cards” but instead have one of those scannable electronic tags that you hang on your keychain; much like grocery stores do. Because we… Read More »
[November 12, 2018] Why did you get into university? Your main goal was to learn and make progress towards a particular career. But if you limit your experience to attending classes and studying, your time at university would be useless. Yes; theoretical knowledge is important. But it’s the skills that make you suitable for a career. Believe it… Read More »
[November 11, 2018] Today is the anniversary of the end of the Great War at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – 100 years ago. Nearly 20 million people died by that time and the horror would only be relived two decades later when mistakes were made that helped precipitate World War II… Read More »
[November 10, 2018] Tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Today that war continues to provide valuable lessons for those who believe leadership can make a difference. Lions led by donkeys is a popular phrase used to describe the British Infantry during the war. It is said that valiant British troops (the “lions”)… Read More »
[November 9, 2018] The only limit to your impact on any undertaking is your commitment to the dream. Success in life runs along a meandering, twisted path that eludes most people. Only those who have commitment to walking on that path are those who will achieve want they dream. “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and… Read More »
[November 8, 2018] If you are one of the doubting-ninnies that thought the terror group ISIS was just another religious movement meant to bring a different brand of Islam to the Middle East, you were wrong. Now that ISIS has been pushed back and large swaths of Iraq territory retaken, the evil of their ideology is finally being… Read More »