[July 6, 2021] FBI scandals continue to pop up like Prairie Dogs on an open Texas field. From deep-sixing of essential documents, revealing top-secret information to the media, spying on U.S. citizens without a warrant, stonewalling Congressional investigations, this dishonorable list goes on and on. Are people finally starting to take notice? The problem? The FBI weaponizes investigations… Read More »
[July 2, 2021] The military salute is a sign of respect and recognition of another military member.1 On the flip side, we know that warfare is complex and all about defeating an enemy. We also know the advantage of killing leaders. Such an act can create chaos. Therefore, we regularly discourage saluting in combat environments. It was standard… Read More »
[June 28, 2021] When I wrote yesterday about how courage comes in many forms (read that as kids showing adults how to be courageous), I had no idea that there is a new organization that is bravely taking on “woke” education. They are providing a lesson in leadership at its best. Free to Learn has as its mission,… Read More »
[June 14, 2021] Early this morning, I placed 13 U.S. flags outside my residence before the sun rose above the horizon. I do so because this is not just any Flag Day for me. I encourage everyone to proudly and properly display your U.S. flag on your home, business, church/synagogue, or wherever you can give respect to the… Read More »
[May 31, 2021] Memorial Day is not about honoring our living Veterans; it is honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans like me had the good fortune of coming home. For us, that’s a reminder that we still have a responsibility to serve when we come home. It’s this continuation of service that honors our country and those… Read More »
[May 29, 2021] Can a century’s old brutal leadership provide us with critical lessons today? In an award-winning movie, The Patriot starring Mel Gibson, the story is told of events in the Revolutionary War. British Colonel Banastre Tarleton provided surprising successful battlefield leadership but also failed ultimately in his leadership role. As told in the movie, the story… Read More »
75% of workers leave their positions because of poor supervisory management, making terrible supervisors the number one reason for employee termination. Why are there so many bad leaders? There are at least two reasons. First, many managers lack leadership skills. Management training was not provided to 58% of managers. Second, the majority of leaders believe they are better… Read More »
[May 20, 2021] Every person has such periods in life when everything falls out of hand and nothing works, even with a very strong desire. For many, depression begins, from which it is very difficult to come out alone. But if there are people around who have similar problems, it’s much easier to cope. For this, you need to… Read More »
[May 18, 2021] I have been consistent throughout my adult life in recommending a formal college education for those who want to advance themselves, especially leaders. It’s an easy choice to make. But today, I question such thinking. I question it because our formalized education system no longer fulfills the function as designed. Education was once about the… Read More »
[May 9, 2021] A young Winston Churchill wrote in 1899 that Britain’s indulgence in war was an outgrowth of the betterment of all humanity. Like many leaders of the time, Churchill was a Baconian1 through and through. Englishman Francis Bacon had called for “the conquest of nature for the relief of man’s estate.” This idea was based on… Read More »