[May 8, 2016] Ideas! Where we get them, how they develop, who argues for what, and how well ideas are argued have always been at the core of the understanding of any society. No contemporary writer has been more significant and coherent than Charles Krauthammer; political commentator, syndicated columnist, former psychiatrist, confined to a wheelchair, and even loves… Read More »
[April 16, 2016] What’s great for leaders about reading books is the chance to pickup lessons that are only truly learned in times of crisis. Today I have a special treat for those who read for strategic lessons. Those who read my blog know that I’m a fan of Winston Churchill because he was the epitome of a… Read More »
[April 13, 2016] Military commanders are responsible for what happens within their commands; the good, the bad, and the ugly. This is a steadfast rule that has long been accepted as a way of ensuring everything possible is done to ensure success on the battlefield. Many lessons can be learned from examples where leaders are held to that… Read More »
[April 6, 2016] During the late 1980s I lived next door to a World War I “doughboy”; a great person in all respects. He told me many stories of the war but one in particular I remember vividly. It was the one where he lost his rifle in battle (a serious problem) but, he said, “there were so… Read More »
[March 30, 2016] Roughly every two weeks I do a book review here at theLeaderMaker.com. Why? Because reading is such a vital part of leadership. Nearly every book I read on leadership tells me about lessons I already know about in some different way. But what most tell me about the positive side of leadership although learning is… Read More »
[March 14, 2016] In just a few days the first day of Spring official arrives but it’s already feeling like it here in Brooklyn. The trees and flowers are starting to bud and the weather has the warmth of a sun finally getting its strength back. Walking my Yellow Lab outside has become a true pleasure as I… Read More »
[March 3, 2016] Note that I’m starting a new series here at theLeaderMaker.com leadership blog that will feature “American Warriors.” Occasionally, I’ll write on others but for now Americans because I have better access to their information. That is why I begin the series with Colonel David Hackworth. My view of what a warrior is can be… Read More »
[February 29, 2016] One day while discussing my 40 years in the U.S. Army with my wife, she asked if I would share the books that helped me to become a soldier. I would like to think that the answers I learned by observing other leaders, by study, and by reading, was to make me a better leader… Read More »
[February 26, 2016] As I write today, we are getting a typical blustery winter day in New York City. Workers are hurrying about with their faces covered to protect themselves from the high winds and cold temps. The heavy coats are being worn but everyone still looks “stylish” despite the weather. Two books for my readers, the one… Read More »
[February 24, 2016] I’m no fan of Black History month because I believe more in the concept of inclusion rather than separation, but I couldn’t pass up providing a short note on an unknown American patriot James Armistead. Here in my blog, it is fundamental to acknowledge that leadership is blind to one’s race, gender, religion, etc. but… Read More »