“You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that’s assault, not leadership.” Dwight Eisenhower We have all probably suffered under the kind of leadership that “Dairyman / …
Shallow Roots
As a writer, I cannot choose when inspiration comes to me. I do not get to decide when a great nugget of truth will stimulate the creative flow. But, sitting …
Leadership and Sacrifice
I recently spent an afternoon with some other former, retired military men, and we went to see the Lone Survivor movie. I guess it never occurred to me before the …
Manday: A Movie Recommendation and Two Must Read Articles
I am a movie buff. I have passed that passion for movies on to my two boys and my wife. Every week, my bride and I have date night. That …
Is a Step-Dad, Less of a Dad?
First of all let me say, I am not looking for any self-glory or attention. It’s just that this time of year make me think of how much more Christmas …
Captain America Never Existed
As we come out of Halloween filled with Superheroes and the determined pursuit of ones own self(ish) interest (trick or treating), I and few Americans look forward to a more …
Courage
Courage — A vanishing trait? While pondering this topic… I’m not so sure I’m all that qualified to write of it, but I will mount the challenge with courage. Courage …
Can You Help Me, Please?
Nature vs. Nurture — Leadership. I have been pondering this ancient theme for some time and the evidence of its impact really came to light recently in Florida. Let’s consider first …
How is the view?
That great southern philosopher, Lewis Grizzard, once said; “If you ain’t the lead dog, the scenery never changes.” Let me give you a few minutes to visualize that picture. – …
Leadership – A Virtue?
Leadership. What is it and how do we obtain it? I have been reading with a keen interest the articles of different writers to this blog. LeadershipVoices, I believe is …