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The Chase: The Powerful Spell Over Senior Military Members
By Kevin Buettner Why are you chasing what you’re chasing, Senior Military Member? Yes you, the E-8, the E-9, the CW-4, the O-5, the O-6. I see your sacrifice, your late hours, your dedication–putting it all on the line. But have you ever stopped,...
Does Power Corrupt?
By Joe Byerly Thousands of years ago, as Emperor Marcus Aurelius sat in his tent on the front lines of war, he faced a far more dangerous enemy: himself. He had heard stories of what power could do to men. Rome’s history was littered with rulers...
Ep. 136-Building a Hall of Fame Life: David Baker on Sports, Service, and Significance
The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! Send us a text In this episode, Joe welcomes David Baker, former President & Executive Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, to explore leadership, legacy, and...
Just Write! A Message to Junior Officers and NCOs
by Mike Everett Army senior leaders want to hear what you have to say. You don’t have to take my word for it–General Randy George, the Army Chief of Staff, has been very clear about his call for Army leaders to put pen to paper. The Harding...
Leading, Following, and Influencing in a NATO Headquarters
by Jared Nichols “Leading and following in NATO is an art, and it is as much political negotiation as it is military leadership.” – Unnamed NATO Officer In 2021, on very short notice, I began a three-year NATO assignment at Multinational Corps...
Ep 135- Breaking the Myth of the Charismatic Leader with Sam Walker
Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear!In this episode, Joe welcomes Sam Walker, author of The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership, to dive into the world of leadership and...
Breaking Trust and How to Deal with It
By Oren Rosen It was a typical day in ROTC when one of my students walked into my office. He had just returned from National Guard hurricane recovery operations and wanted to stop by for a quick chat. I was happy to see him and was ready to ask him...
Leveraging Public Affairs for Information Advantage in Modern Warfare
By Jennifer Bocanegra In today’s complex battlespace, the power of information can be as decisive as any weapon system. As a Public Affairs Officer (PAO) with over 15 years of experience in both Army and joint operations, I’ve witnessed...
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Deciding if Continued Military Service Is Right for You
By Joe Byerly This is a deeply personal question, and the answers are unique to each individual. While some reasons may seem similar—staying in for family, getting out for family—the underlying motivations and circumstances can vary greatly. These...
Out of the Ashes: Personal Reflections on Resilience, Suicide Prevention, & Mental Health Improvement
By Jacob Cool I experienced a parent’s worst nightmare on June 16, 2020, when the doctor informed me over the phone that my 16-year-old son Jake T. had died unexpectedly. We would later learn he had a rare heart condition. Overwhelming...
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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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