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What Modern Day Leaders Can Learn From George Washington
by Chris Horvilleur George Washington is arguably the most important person in American History. He was an extremely accomplished man and highly competent leader across multiple domains. In fact, he defined what an American leader should look like....
Peer Critical Feedback in Talent Management
by Ray Ramos “You suck, and here is why…” We all share a desire to know how we are performing. Kudos are great to hear, but what we really need to hear is how we can be better. In my own attempt to prepare for the Army’s Battalion...
S3,E14: Kyle Stark- Creating a Culture of Development
Kyle Stark joins the show to talk about his experiences helping professional baseball players and coaches develop their inner and outer game. Kyle shares how he navigated the tension between development and performance during his time with the...
The Top 10 Things I Learned as a Battalion S6 at the National Training Center
by David R. Mau Editor’s Note: Throughout this week, we have been running a series of articles from 4-70 AR on their lessons learned at the National Training Center (NTC). Each article is unique in that it presents a different perspective from the...
The Top 10 Things I Learned as a Battalion Logistics Officer at the National Training Center
by Trae Wolfe Editor’s Note: Throughout this week, we have been running a series of articles from 4-70 AR on their lessons learned at the National Training Center (NTC). Each article is unique in that it presents a different perspective from the...
The Top 10 Things I Learned as a Battalion Operations Officer at the National Training Center
by Blair W. Downey Editor’s Note: Over the next week, we will be running a series of articles from 4-70 AR on their lessons learned at the National Training Center (NTC). Each article is unique in that it will present a different perspective from...
The Top 10 Things I Learned as a Battalion S2 at the National Training Center
by Kaleb Castillo Editor’s Note: Throughout this week, we have been running a series of articles from 4-70 AR on their lessons learned at the National Training Center (NTC). Each article is unique in that it presents a different perspective from...
The Top 8 Things I Learned as a Battalion S1 at the National Training Center
by Jed Chan Editor’s Note: Over the next week, we will be running a series of articles from 4-70 AR on their lessons learned at the National Training Center (NTC). Each article is unique in that it will present a different perspective from...
The Top 10 Things I Learned as a Battalion Commander at the National Training Center
by Ethan Olberding Editor’s Note: Over the next week, we will be running a series of articles from 4-70 AR on their lessons learned at the National Training Center (NTC). Each article is unique in that it will present a different perspective from...
S3,Ep13: James Kerr- How to Build a High-Performance Team
James Kerr, the best-selling author of Legacy, joins the show to talk about about the role leaders play in developing high-performing teams. Joe and James discuss practical approaches, including ancient practices, that leaders at any...
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The Universal War
By: ML Cavanaugh Whether I was with cadets or Koreans, I had a problem. As a military officer assigned to teach military strategy at West Point, and then on a staff alongside officers from the Republic of Korea, I kept bumping into the same...
Are Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions a Thing of the Past?
By SGM Paul Ellis Since it’s creation, the Army has undergone numerous evolutions, ranging from everything such as the way we fight to the weapons we bring to the fight. In recent years, the Army also seems to be transitioning to a culture where it...
Three Books You Should Read Before Company Command
For most officers, company command ranks in the top ten of their professional highlights reel. It’s a rewarding, yet humbling position for those who experience it. Over the course of 12 to 36 months, command provides captains with the authorities...
How to Fail as the S6
By: Chris Byrd, Dre’ Abadie, Joe Pishock, Joshua Trimble, Brian Jorgenson, Oz Ortiz, Shawn Carden, and Charles Smith. Two factors determine the operational reach of fighting formations: communications and logistics. The S6 is the center of...
The Leadership Lesson Our Parents Taught Us
When I first started learning to talk, my parents taught me an important lesson about great leadership. They taught me to be gracious. Whenever someone did something nice for me, they would look down at me and ask, “What do you say?” And I would...
How to Leave a Legacy
By Ryan Kenny When you look back at your contributions throughout your career what will matter most to you? How will you judge yourself and expect to be judged? Too often, as leaders, we do not ask ourselves these simple questions throughout our...
Chuck it in the F*ck It Bucket! A Lesson in Resiliency
By: Liz Schloemann There are times as leaders when you expend a lot of effort on a project, a plan, or in some cases, a person. You spend weeks to months building up to the perfect pivotal moment of success, when your effort comes to fruition. You...
Field Grade Years- The Journeyman Experience
By BG Ross Coffman Defining success as a major in a succinct manner is difficult. Leaders typically serve at this rank for seven years and transition from position to position. Each of these positions require different learning objectives and keys...
Some NCO Advice to New Majors
By: CSM Samuel C. Rapp and SFC Harlan D. Kefalas Hey Sir! Welcome to the unit. Whether you are the operations officer or the executive officer, we are going to be working close together. NCOs will do most of the heavy lifting with support from...
Interacting With Your Battalion Commander
By Scott Shaw So you’re in the Staff College, on the Division Staff, or just about to take that Iron Major position. CONGRATULATIONS! You’re about to assume a very important role. Majors run Brigade Combat Teams and Brigade Combat Teams are what...
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