[February 15, 2017] I’ve known about Hal Moore since I was a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and looked upon him as a great American hero. His legacy originated with his heroic actions at the Battle of Ia Drang, Vietnam 1965 as an Infantry Battalion Commander but there was, of course, much more to it than that. … Read More »
[January 16, 2017] Martin Luther King, Jr., was a great leader and all inspiring students of leadership should study him closely.1 The reason is that MLK was not just a great visionary and communicator but that he was great despite his many deep personal flaws. We should remember both his achievements and his struggles for that is what… Read More »
[January 14, 2017] One daily practice leaders should make a habit of is to follow important (and open) conversations at the senior leader level. We are fortunate to get that very opportunity and every 4 to 8 years in the United States when a new president transitions to the job. To witness how leaders make changes in a large… Read More »
[January 13, 2017] I was a newbie to the U.S. Army back in the mid-1970s when I joined as a Private. On my first day in the army, my knowledge of military culture was about to be improved when I failed to salute an officer. Failure to render a proper salute is, of course, a big deal and… Read More »
[January 12, 2017] The external pressures on U.S. police forces to fold in the face of racial controversies are enormous. We are witnessing that if race is a factor in any arrest, the police officers are forced to defend themselves from racist charges. That is why I bring to your attention, the City of Pittsburgh Acting Police Chief… Read More »
[December 25, 2016] Each Christmas Day I’m reminded of those men and women who serve as the defenders of our nation and its citizens. That is so because they perform their duties on this day, selflessly, so those like my family and me can enjoy safety in following our faith. Merry Christmas to all my readers and especially… Read More »
[December 7, 2016] There are many military analysts who claim that the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Empire on this day, December 7, 1941 could have been prevented, or the destruction reduced, and that it was a gross failure of the military and of the political administration of President Roosevelt. There are also a number of… Read More »
[December 6, 2016] The most widely accepted definition of hero refers to a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. It also refers to a person who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal. So it is with U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Paul Smith; our hero… Read More »
[December 4, 2016] A few days ago a small, rusting wrought-iron gate was found in rural Norway. Any of us would not have given it even a passing thought. But this gate bore the words “Arbeit Macht Frei” or “Work Sets You Free” and was the gate in which prisoners passed as they entered the infamous Concentration camp… Read More »
[December 1, 2016] Humor is a great American pastime. And so it is with many other societies that have enjoyed the benefit of Democracy, wealth, and peace. One form of humor is especially poetic and that is satire. Satire can be used to mock leaders and is an effective tool to deliver a strong yet cloaked message to… Read More »