[February 19, 2022] CEOs are responsible for the smooth and efficient execution of their organization’s mission. They also ensure that the proper leadership, staff management and administration are in place to achieve their organizations’ goals. The duties of a nonprofit’s chief executive officer include making crucial business-related judgments, overseeing the activities and resources of the organization, and serving… Read More »
[January 1, 2022] I believe it most appropriate to look ahead to the future in this first article of the New Year. The year 2022 will bring unexpected challenges to advocates of liberty, self-determination, and prosperity. Those who chose the most challenging way ahead to this end will be rewarded as we find our next mission in life.… Read More »
[October 13, 2021] There comes a time in all our lives that we must take a position that is neither safe, popular, or diplomatic. We take that position because it is the right thing to do. Over the past few years, we’ve seen many leaders take the low road of moral cowardice rather than subject themselves to ridicule.… Read More »
[July 28, 2021] There is an unwritten, rarely spoken-about guide to the Boy Scouts. Anything that detracts from developing boys to make them better men needs to be jettisoned by the wayside. So what is it about the current changes in the Boy Scouts that do not meet those criteria? Mark Pulliam, a retired lawyer and writer, makes… Read More »
[April 11, 2021] I am re-watching the 2001 HBO miniseries Band of Brothers and find that there scenes that I overlooked on my initial viewing. One scene involves Lieutenant Lewis Nixon (played by Ron Livingston) when he takes a stray machinegun bullet to his head. Fortunately, Nixon was wearing his helmet. The scene can be seen here on… Read More »
Below are a composition of the Guest Bloggers that have contributed to www.theleadermaker.com. Please visit them and wish them well. Sadako Red Disclaimer: I chose the pen name Sadako Red in order to remove any notoriety reflecting on my other real job as a very senior executive in the Department of Defense. My opinion is my opinion only… Read More »
[September 12, 2019] The fastest and most effective way to progress as a leader is to be in a crucible under fire and have your performance critiqued. Those who lead men and women in our military regularly review their team’s ability to accomplish a mission. During a review, the leader will receive feedback in its brutally honest form… Read More »
[March 13, 2018] Showing moral courage in the face of great adversity is a much more difficult act than showing physical courage in combat. Many combat leaders are known for their bravery in the face of a deadly enemy but wilt when their nerves fail under the spotlight that threatens what they believe. Today, I’m highlighting Nick Sandmann… Read More »
[October 14, 2018] This topic may seem at first glance to be a little off the beaten track from typical leadership themes but the more I see what’s happening on college campuses, the more I realize that it shouldn’t be. The purpose of formal education is to instruct us to be better, more productive citizens. At least, that… Read More »
[August 31, 2018] Army Vet writes today about how the Secretary of the U.S. Army is considering a change in regulations to allow those who smoked marijuana into the army. Join the Army, Smoke a Joint! It’s only a matter of time before the “pussy” senior leadership of the proud United States Army (the one that kicked butt… Read More »