On the eve of another Mother’s Day, as I’ve unfortunately done a few times in my history, I needed a not-too-subtle prompt, this time from an internet ad, to get me moving on buying my mom something for the day. Almost settling to just call her tomorrow, which is something I knew she’d be just fine with, I elected to try and do some quick internet shopping to order her some flowers. Looking through the on-line options back in my hometown of Midlothian, Texas, I was surprised to find several more choices than the two little stores from back when I was a kid.… Read the rest
Sep 13 2017
A Mother’s Day Perspective
Jun 14 2017
Happy 241st Birthday to the United States Army!
“Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless-Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage”
US Army Values
Happy 241st Birthday to the U.S. Army! The U.S. Army was founded on 14 June 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year. Today, the Army is the strategic landpower of the joint force; called upon to prevent, shape, and win against our adversaries. The American Soldier — Always Ready, Always Leading!
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… Read the rest Jun 14 2016
Happy 241st Birthday to the United States Army!
US Army Values
Happy 241st Birthday to the U.S. Army! The U.S. Army was founded on 14 June 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year. Today, the Army is the strategic landpower of the joint force; called upon to prevent, shape, and win against our adversaries. The American Soldier — Always Ready, Always Leading!
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… Read the rest Mar 14 2016
Lead From Behind
“After all, there can be no leadership where there is no team.”
from the book “Extreme Ownership” by Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
What did you think about when you saw the title? Did you think that this would be a negative article describing how a weak leader can be a detriment to an organization? Fooled you. This is an article about how educated and talented leaders can do the most good for their team or organization if they fill the roles that are missing, even if these roles are not front and center or as the lead person. Most people think that being a good leader means that you act like you are “in charge” all the time.… Read the rest
Nov 3 2015
Time Machine Tuesday: Choose Your Heroes Wisely
From Our Early Files:
Originally Published
16 March 2014
First say to yourself what you would be;
and then do what you have to do.
Epictetus
Picture the scene: In a remote part of Afghanistan, near the mountainous border with Pakistan, helicopters carrying dozens of elite Army Rangers race over the rugged landscape. Their target on this high-risk mission is an insurgent compound. It is broad daylight and the Rangers know the insurgents are heavily armed. But it’s considered a risk worth taking as reliable intelligence sources indicate a top al Qaeda commander is in that compound.
Within a matter of minutes, the helicopters touch-down and the Rangers immediately come under fire.… Read the rest
May 10 2015
A Mother’s Day Perspective
On the eve of another Mother’s Day, as I’ve unfortunately done a few times in my history, I needed a not-too-subtle prompt, this time from an internet ad, to get me moving on buying my mom something for the day. Almost settling to just call her tomorrow, which is something I knew she’d be just fine with, I elected to try and do some quick internet shopping to order her some flowers. Looking through the on-line options back in my hometown of Midlothian, Texas, I was surprised to find several more choices than the two little stores from back when I was a kid.… Read the rest
May 28 2014
A Mother’s Day Perspective
On the eve of another Mother’s Day, as I’ve unfortunately done a few times in my history, I needed a not-too-subtle prompt, this time from an internet ad, to get me moving on buying my mom something for the day. Almost settling to just call her tomorrow, which is something I knew she’d be just fine with, I elected to try and do some quick internet shopping to order her some flowers. Looking through the on-line options back in my hometown of Midlothian, Texas, I was surprised to find several more choices than the two little stores from back when I was a kid.… Read the rest
Mar 16 2014
Choose Your Heroes Wisely
First say to yourself what you would be;
and then do what you have to do.
Epictetus
Picture the scene: In a remote part of Afghanistan, near the mountainous border with Pakistan, helicopters carrying dozens of elite Army Rangers race over the rugged landscape. Their target on this high-risk mission is an insurgent compound. It is broad daylight and the Rangers know the insurgents are heavily armed. But it’s considered a risk worth taking as reliable intelligence sources indicate a top al Qaeda commander is in that compound.
Within a matter of minutes, the helicopters touch-down and the Rangers immediately come under fire.… Read the rest
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