[September 19, 2022] For many years of my career in the military, and as part of my duty as a senior commander, I often dealt with the improper and illegal behavior of my Soldiers. One of the more tragic issues was the involuntary discharge of Soldiers under less than honorable conditions. The cause? Illegal hard drug use. In… Read More »
[September 18, 2022] I was surprised when I read my local school board’s code of ethics. Their code was transparently unethical. Nowhere have I witnessed a code of ethics that requires its adherents to “obey” all the laws and rules of the state. A rigid following of human-created law has historical led us to a path to tyranny… Read More »
[September 17, 2022] Fortunately, I am allowed, for now, to write on this blog and share my thoughts, my ideas, and tribulations about the complete corruption of our most vaulted American institution, known as the FBI. Many of my colleagues have come to me and begged me to help them get the word out that the FBI higher-ups… Read More »
[September 16, 2022] Much can be said about the many traits we find in the best of leaders; loyalty, morality, courage, accountability, etc. Conversely, much has been written about destructive leader traits that damage their organization and act as impediments to excellence. But among those destructive traits, which one is the most damaging? Which is the most caustic… Read More »
[September 15, 2022] I’ve been asked this question many times and the answer is, of course, “no” … the characteristics of leaders are the same as all other leaders. To some of my friends, they were a bit surprised by my answer because, like many people, they are confusing leadership style with leadership characteristics. This may only be… Read More »
[September 14, 2022] It has been written repeatedly among those who study great leaders that one of their most sought-after characteristics is to unite people for a common cause. Such a rare capability is desirable in the obvious but requires great strength of courage, broad experience, and wisdom. To unite is the epitome of greatness. “Divide and rule,… Read More »
[September 13, 2022] Many books, articles, news stories, and such have been written about bad bosses, and all of us have spoken to one another about the poor leadership we’ve experienced. And I’ve written about the topic before (see links here, here, and here). Often, leaders present a typical picture of those traits of bad leadership. Here is… Read More »
[September 12, 2022] Several new movies about Britain’s PM Winston Churchill are out. Historical inaccuracies aside, these movies and other sources tell us that Churchill is a revered figure worldwide for his leadership during World War II. We also know that Churchill had high personal energy, which helped him get things done. Churchill was also intellectually brilliant, highly… Read More »
[September 11, 2022] Exactly 21 years ago today, on September 11, 2001, it was a day that it seemed the world stood still for a full day in all 195 countries on Earth. The victims of the terrorist attack that occurred in New York City (the twin towers), Washington DC (at the Pentagon) and Shanksville, PA. 9/11 is… Read More »
[September 10, 2022] Tomorrow is the 21st anniversary of the deadly terrorist attack on America. As many of us prepare for the ceremonies, gather with friends, and think about where we were and what we did that day, I’m recycling an article I wrote two years ago. It’s a good one, and there were many good comments. The… Read More »