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Move Forward: A Battalion Commander’s Reflection on Failure and Perseverance
by LTC Liam Walsh “Sir, we just found live rounds on one of our trailers. We are gathering more information now.” I received this message from my Battalion Executive Officer at 4:30PM on our second day in “The Box.” The Box is an...
Was this preventable? A new perspective on accidents
By John Geracitano In the 1930s, a crane in a Philadelphia railyard dropped a steel track onto my grandfather’s leg, injuring it so badly it had to be amputated. Accidents happen, especially in dangerous occupations. But after reading Jessie...
Cynical on Sinek: Why Simon Sinek’s Works Fall Short for Leaders, Especially Those in the Military
by Chaveso Cook and J.B. Cuartas Simon Sinek’s Start with Why is a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts and minds of leaders around the world, from corporate executives to military officers. His simple message—find your purpose, and...
Ep 133- Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth
The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! The 25th Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth joins Joe Byerly for a candid conversation about leadership, self-awareness, and the evolving challenges of guiding the...
The High-Achiever’s Curse
By Joe Byerly When it comes to achievement, Ernest Shackleton is the epitome of a high achiever. He etched his name into history as one of the greatest explorers. I’m still amazed that he rescued his 27-man crew of the Endurance Expedition by...
What Life (and Books) Taught Me in 2024
By Joe Byerly Since 2017, I’ve been compiling an annual reading list of the books I’ve finished each year. As the year winds down, I take time to reflect on what I’ve learned. For me, reading isn’t about getting smarter—it’s about living better....
Turning Army Values into Habits
by Katie M. Smith, LMSW The American people trust the Army not only to fight and win the Nation’s wars, but to do so with integrity and honor. Combat is demanding–physically, mentally, and morally. With lives on the line, Soldiers must make...
The Command Sergeant Major of U.S. Army Special Operations Command Recommends these 5 books for your Christmas Stocking
By Command Sergeant Major JoAnn Naumann I am busy. But every day, I make time to read. For me, my dedicated time is early morning before anything else competes for my attention. I also read on flights and on lazy weekends. Most nights, you...
Ep. 132 Rich McGuinnes- More Than a Game: Lessons on Character and Legacy
Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear!Joe sits down with Rich McGuinness, the visionary founder of the U.S Army Bowl, to discuss how football is more than just a game—it’s a...
Doubtful Certitude
By Jerry E. Landrum I detest those “stupid people” bumper stickers. You probably have seen them before. A cursory internet browse reveals some uninspiring examples: “Stupid people suck!” “I hate...
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The Three C’s of Leader Development Relationships
by Tom Dull Leaders in the U.S. Army profession must deliberately prioritize leader development relationships in our units and organizations. Leader development relationships enable our subordinate leaders to maximize their personal and...
Looking Down Under and Within: Three Recommendations to Address the Recruiting Crisis
by Aaron Pucetas Over the past couple years, the Army has been unable to meet its recruiting goals. In a highly competitive labor market with record low unemployment rates, some argue that the Army must immediately improve its compensation package...
Mentorship: Finding Meaning Beneath The Surface
by James Duncan It’s Monday, and the scene is an all-too familiar one. After battalion formation, the Soldiers shuffle over to the truck line. After a few minutes recapping Sunday night football and griping about the cold from the morning’s run,...
Communicate Your Staff Estimates in the Language of Risk
by Tom Gaines and Micah Stedman “Gentlemen, we have run out of money; now we have got to think.” – Winston Churchill Somewhere out there is the perfect unit. The commander’s intent is perfectly understood by every member of this...
Building Mutual Trust: Candor, Clarity, and Curiosity
by Ryan Cornell-d’Echert In our organizations, how comfortable are people admitting they do not know? How often do we respond with, “Sir, I don’t have that information. I’ll take it as a due-out,” or “Ma’am, we should have thought of that. We’ll...
A Brittle Force: Grappling with Surging Military Suicides
by Greg Wall and Jacob Mays As we near the end of the calendar year, it seems that 2023 is likely to go down as the deadliest year in history for self-directed violence in the US military. In 2022 the DoD reported the highest Q1 suicide rate since...
Social Media is an Essential Tool For Modern Army Leaders
By Michael Everett Leaders in the 2023 military need to interact on social media. Period. Whether you like it or not, modern leadership has spilled over into the digital domain. If you fight the social media current, you will almost certainly meet...
Prioritizing Realistic Tactical and Operational Training for Maintainers
by Melissa Anne Czarnogursky Behind every Army vehicle, weapon, night vision device and communication equipment is a maintainer ensuring our fighting force is prepared to execute complex operations on an ever-changing battlefield. Equipment...
Improve Your Reporting in Five Simple Steps
by Jacob Loftice Reporting drives military operations. It consists of developing and providing various information that guide leaders’ understanding of their formations’ capabilities, priorities, and assessed risk. Despite how common and important...
Welded Into a Fine Unit of Teamwork: The Role of Recreational Sports
By Shayne Harrell In December of 1946, my grandfather, Private First Class Peyton E. Harrell, received a letter of appreciation from Colonel Percy E. LeStourgeon, commander of the 349th Infantry Regiment. The letter recounts the outcome of the 88th...
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