“Maverick you just did an incredibly brave thing. What you should have done was land your plane…. your ego’s writing checks your body can’t cash…. Remember one thing…. you screw up just this much and you’ll be flying a cargo plane full of rubber dog crap out of Hong Kong.” Commander Tom “Stinger” Jordan
When we last left our Top Gun series we saw Maverick and Goose receiving a series of “counseling sessions” from their commanders. The style of delivery, while vastly different, can be seen as equally effective.
The thrust of General Leadership has always been to promote a positive, affirming servant-leader style. … Read the rest
“You took it, and broke a major rule of engagement. Then you broke another one with that circus stunt fly-by. Top Gun rules of engagement exist for your safety and for that of your crew. They are not flexible, nor am I. Obey them or you’re history. Is that clear?”
”At that speed its too fast…It’s a little bit too aggressive”
“Gutsiest move I ever saw, Mav!”
“I’m Maverick.” Says Maverick on his initial gambit with the gorgeous Charlie.
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“Tell me, if you had to go into battle, would you want him with you?”
Like all Americans, I followed the congressional proceedings on ISIS with great interest. Of particular note was the testimony of retired Marine General Jim “Mad Dog” Mattis, former Commander of US Central Command. If Gen Mattis thinks we will probably need boots on the ground, well I believe him. Now let me tell you why I say this. I have immense respect for Gen Mattis, personal respect he earned in the early days of our Post 9/11 war in Afghanistan.
“Eureka – I have found it!”
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