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Leadership
Are You A Professional, Or Are You a “Jobber?”
There’s a difference you can spot within minutes of stepping into a unit, a shop, or a team. It’s not rank. It’s not credentials. It’s not even Continue Reading
“Cui Bono:” Who Benefits From Your Rage?
Cui Bono: Who Really Benefits From Your Rage? In an era defined by outrage—fast takes, loud voices, and social feeds that reward emotional Continue Reading
Stop Saying “Just an EMT”
The "B" in EMT-B stands for Basic, not B*tch. “You’re just an EMT.” You’ve heard it before—hell, you’ve probably even said it. But downplaying Continue Reading
The Architecture of Human Will Under Pressure
By Justin Lawrence Brown This is the architecture of human will. Before anything else, I want to acknowledge where you are. You are not here Continue Reading
Trust Earned in Training Paid for in Blood
I’ve spent most of my young adulthood on specialized teams in both law enforcement and the military. One thing I’ve learned is that there’s a Continue Reading
Christmas Exodus Confessions from a Green Beret Who’s Had Enough of Comfortable Lies
By Bradley Schamel The holidays always bring a flood of social gatherings and travel, opening doors to new opportunities and chance encounters Continue Reading
How the “Peter Principle” Manifests in Army Leadership
The Army prides itself on meritocracy. In concept, if you perform well at your current rank, demonstrate some leadership potential, and complete the Continue Reading
Leadership – Being both a ‘Picture’ and a ‘Mirror’
Leadership isn't just a role; it's an ever-evolving art (and science) that demands both vision and reflection. Imagine this: as a leader, you must Continue Reading
Leaders: Filters, or Funnels?
A lot of leaders think their job is to pass along everything they hear from above — every update, every “urgent” task, every new initiative. They Continue Reading
Leading Up: Five Ways to Manage Your Boss with the Army’s Mission Command
Editor's Note: This article was originally published by Thayer Leadership and is republished here with the permission of the original Continue Reading
Beyond Compliance: The Shift from Obedience to Discipline in Leadership and Life
As a young officer in the Ranger Regiment, I adhered strictly to the Ranger Standards. Those standards are what made us who we were – and so my Continue Reading