Although strategic leadership focuses on the future, it is, in fact, an ancient concept. The word “Strategy” (strategia in Greek) originally referred exclusively to leadership in a military context. Five …
Surrender – A tactical leadership option?
I was recently thinking about what I consider to be the most misunderstood aspect of great leadership; in other words, what makes great leadership great? What immediately came to mind is not …
What American Sniper Reminded Me About Leadership
I have yet to see American Sniper, we have been waiting for the crowds to die down, and have been busy with our children’s activities. But I have seen many …
Leadership Profile: Fightin’ Joe Dunford
It would be so easy to make this leadership profile all about a great military man. Many of you may not know him. Some of you may not have even …
A Leadership Mission . . . Statement
As I have mentioned before, I am involved in a men’s biblical study at my church. It is the book “Stepping Up” by Dennis Rainey. Its good stuff and I …
Forging a Leader
There has been a lot of talk on this forum and other forums about being a leader. We have discussed how to become a leader and what a good leader …
Five Things You Can Do To Prepare The Young To Lead
There is much to be learned from those who have served our Country by serving in the military. This is especially true if you look at some of the …
Louis Zamperini
Louis Zamperini, Olympian, WWII Veteran, and POW passed away yesterday. I was very saddened to hear the news. He became an inspiration to me through his amazing tale of survival …
The Bowe Bergdahl Thing
This morning I am a little angry. I apologize up front if any of our readers are upset about what I am going to say here, but I participate in …
Sacrificial Leadership
Real leadership often involves sacrifice. And it is the sacrifices of those that have lead the way and who have forged a path to freedom and liberty that we remember …