These are by no means a comprehensive list of what makes a great leader, but these are simple lessons to live by. I argue that these lessons Continue Reading
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Leadership: My Warrior Path
I loved being a soldier, more than most! It was what I was meant to do, the warrior spirit of my Iroquois ancestors courses through me. But I wasn't Continue Reading
How I Stayed Grounded with 40 Years’ Experience in Civilian and Military Aviation
Just as a preface, this story has a point. Mainly that there are lessons I learned early in life that has stood me in good stead. Such as the need to Continue Reading
The Fall of Rome: Even the Legions Experienced Toxic Leadership
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM UT: GENERALIS FLAVIUS AETIUS LEGATUS AUGUSTI PRO PRAETORE EX: GENERALIS GNAEL MALLIUS MAXIMUS Continue Reading
In Any Organization, De Facto Leaders “Run the Show”
by Nick Perna At Mcdonald's, the dayshift manager tells the other employees what to do. At Ford Motor Company the production manager for third shift Continue Reading
The Unvarnished Truth: Walking the Talk on Leadership and Life
"I am like a dude who peaked in high school"; "I just am not cut out for the civilian world"; "I am a fraud"; "Any accomplishment I have has been Continue Reading
Surrender is not a Ranger Word, but Trust, Humility, Failure, and Resiliency Certainly Are
How the leadership lessons of MAJ Robert Rogers can transform leaders and leadership today. It is truly amazing. Books, videos, and social Continue Reading
Stop Thanking Me for My Service
We are thanked for our service numerous times a day. Sometimes we don’t even know how anyone knew to thank us. Maybe it’s our demeanor, maybe it’s our Continue Reading
The Handbook is Missing: Stoic Lessons for Leadership
by Major Christopher M. Davis, USMC As his parachute drifted downward, after his A-4E Skyhawk was shot down over North Vietnam, James Stockdale Continue Reading
Things Dad Taught Me About Being A Man
Stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves The more someone brags about what he is, the surer you can be that's what he ain't Tell Continue Reading
Maintaining Good Morale Isn’t Rocket Science!
Maintaining good morale isn't rocket science to real leaders. But as there are so few in leadership who seem to understand it, you'd think it required Continue Reading
Making the Transition to an Army Lieutenant
by LTC Bernard House, courtesy of Military Mentors. This article first appeared in Military Mentors and is re-posted here with their Continue Reading