Meaning of the Trump-Zelenskyy Blow Up

By | March 2, 2025

[March 2, 2025]  The big news these past couple of days was the unexpected Trump-Zelenskyy blow up at the White House. Everyone believed the purpose of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy being there was to sign a deal promising U.S. access to certain minerals in exchange for America’s support in its war with Russia. But, what is the meaning of… Read More »

An Act of Kindness: Leadership 

By | February 27, 2025

[February 27, 2025]  My good friend, Eddie Gilliam, sent me a note yesterday to tell me about Warren Police Department Officer Bryce Moon. On a recent Saturday, he could have gone home after a long day. But he saw something. His act of kindness should now be legendary. He saw a mother and her five children facing homelessness… Read More »

Is Democracy the Answer: Iraq

By | February 24, 2025

[February 24, 2025]  Eighteen years ago, give or take a couple of months, I had a valuable philosophical discussion with a very perceptive U.S. Army General. Brigadier General John McDonald had an uncanny ability to understand the Iraqi people. At least he was more honest about them than our Department of State folks, who knew little at all.… Read More »

Sunday Morning in Pictures VIII

By | February 23, 2025

[February 23, 2025]  A special treat today, this Sunday morning as we can see over the horizon at Spring time. Politics is in the air, rather than snow, at least where I live. With the U.S. Democrat Party in near total disarray, I have some memes that poke fun at them. And, yes, plenty of self-inflicted fun.

Funk’s Fundamentals: Leadership Lessons

By | February 22, 2025

[February 22, 2025]  General Paul E. Funk II, a recently retired 4-star U.S. Army General, has gathered some real wisdom over the years and has shared it with us. In his Funk’s Fundamentals, GEN. Funk is saying that being part of a team requires self-motivation and teamwork. Through training, team building, and effective leadership, every leader can succeed.… Read More »