[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 »
[February 20, 2016] We’ve all seen it happen; you have more than one boss … one who gives you an order and it’s contradicted by someone else in your organization. Like a child with two parents and grandparents living at home, everyone is telling you what to do. Having too many bosses and how to handle it is… Read More »
[February 18, 2016] To continue my series on thinkers of refreshing ideas, I’m introducing to my readers Thomas Sowell, economist, conservative commentator, Korean War veteran, and academic. As readers of theLeaderMaker.com know, I’m interested in new and innovative ideas; sometimes emotional but always controversial because they are new. Sowell meets that standard. I’m most interested in ideas that… Read More »
[February 14, 2016] I ask this question at the beginning of each presentation I make on leadership. When the room is full of young folks I admit to getting a few eyes rolling to show their acute disinterest in the topic. But the idea that we can learn from ancient history has more to do with leadership than… Read More »
[January 27, 2016] Well, the big snow storm is over for the Northeast and we are fortunate that more damage was not done. I admit to a sore shoulder, upper back, and arm from all the shoveling. Anyway, things slowed down and gave me more time to sit around the house and to catch up on some of… Read More »
[January 21, 2016] My wife tells me that I’m a bit nutty because I read multiple books at a time. Well, maybe I’m guilty as charged but there are a number of books that peak my interest and, as they say, life is short. Winter is bearing down on me here in New York City and this weekend… Read More »