[September 2, 2018] A quick reminder that this clearing the spindle article, like the few I posted in the past, is about things I couldn’t get to in detail during the week. Today, I focus on the growing political incorrectness that is emerging in Western culture. U.S. Senator John McCain dies and deserves our respect. Mark Twain once… Read More »
[July 23, 2018] In our world there has been a trend – some say it’s a fad – to denigrate anything having to do with religion. That trend is foolish and here is one reason why. Simply put, the Jesuit religious value system brings out the very best in people. A Jesuit education is an integral part of… Read More »
[July 21, 2018] A week at Boy Scout camp finished up late last night and we made it home safely and are happy to be back with our families. The troop’s adult leaders and boys holding leadership positions, all of us, came home with a greater appreciation of what practical leadership is about and its realistic application. One… Read More »
[July 17, 2018] As I write this from Boy Scout campsite Yawgoog, our boys are getting ready to trek to dinner and show their scout spirit. This is the end of day 2 at Boy Scout summer camp in rural southern New Jersey. So far, we’ve re-learned a few leader lessons worth sharing. The Boy Scout Motto is… Read More »
[July 15, 2018] As noted previously, I began a new blog thread to give a brief summary of leadership topics I like but could not get into sufficient detail. The clearing the spindle post today focuses on this being the year of insults. Good leaders don’t insult others … mostly. The primary job of any leader is to… Read More »
[June 14, 2018] In honor of Flag Day in the United States, I’m publishing my Good Habits for Leaders book today. Of course, there is no fee or cost of any kind for downloading it. Note that the book is in PDF format and is 1.01 mb in size, so it might take a few seconds once you… Read More »
[June 14, 2018] I’m taking a few minutes to remind everyone that today is Flag Day in the United States. Most folks here in the U.S. and abroad do not fully appreciate the association of our flag with patriotism and American values. But folks do acknowledge that today is important for our citizens who have remained free and… Read More »
[June 2, 2018] Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) is a British activist and journalist who exposes the downside of Islamic immigration in Europe. He recently came to prominence worldwide when he was arrested and jailed for reporting on a rape trial of Muslims in Leeds, England. Apparently, in England, the courts can ban the public from knowing… Read More »
[May 17, 2018] Occasionally you have to sit down and listen. That means keeping your questions and thoughts to yourself and keeping your ears open to what is said. Last night I was honored to hear Pete Fantacone, a U.S. Navy veteran who went in with the initial waves to Omaha Beach, Normandy France on the 6th of… Read More »
[April 24, 2018] While many folks believe physical courage to be the pinnacle of great individual character, it is actually moral courage that separates the beasts from the civilized. Candace Owens is bringing a message of empowerment to the black community.1 Recently, I was made aware of this young lady who deviated from the PC reservation to express… Read More »