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The Command In-Brief: Stepping Off On The Right Foot
by Matthew Smith and Thomas Hale There is a lot to ponder as the summer begins, many Field Grades are in the twilight of their command preparation. Consequently, there is a lot to ponder prior to taking the guidon as a battalion commander. Through...
Writer’s Block? Find a Coach
by Catherine Putz and Tobias Switzer You finally decided to write. You’ve got something to say, and it’s burning you up. Maybe nobody is talking about it, or the national security establishment is just getting it all wrong. Tired of sitting on the...
S2,E25: Shawn Coyne- Quit Chasing External Validation
Shawn Coyne has spent decades in the publishing business working with some of the biggest names in news, sports, and entertainment. In this episode, he shares the numerous lessons he’s learned throughout his successful career to include the...
Lessons Learned in Peer Leadership
by Kevin Shinnick Developing the ability to influence not only subordinates or superiors, but also peers, is a vital skill for leaders. It may even be one of the most important skills we practice as we move up in rank and experience. Unfortunately,...
Broadening: Things to Consider
by Kimberly Mallard-Brown You’ve been in the trenches, going from one exercise or deployment to the next, and it’s nearly time to start thinking about your next assignment. One of your friends asks if you’ve considered applying for a broadening...
Breaking Down Walls and Building Staff Integration
by Nicholas Spicocchi “How we organize physical space says a lot about how we think people behave; but how people behave is often a by-product of how we set up physical space.” -GEN (R) Stanley McChrystal, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement...
S2,E24: Brett McKay- Intentional Parenting
Brett McKay sits down with Joe to share the story behind why he started The Art of Manliness website and how the site grew from a hobby to a full-time job for both him and his wife Kate. He also discusses the importance of focusing on family...
Snapshot Leadership
by Mike Burke Think of an image that manifests an emotion, a piece of art or something from your childhood. For example, visualize the iconic picture of the World Trade Center Towers on fire. That draws up emotions; that tragic event...
Don’t Be The Villain!
by Dr. Robb M. Randall I attended an Air Force sponsored leadership class some years ago, the subject was along the lines of leading through conflict and change. At that time in my life, I considered myself having superior vision beyond anyone in...
The Family Contract
by Jason W. Hughes Incoming commanders and command sergeants major have spent the last year attending pre-command courses (PCC) to reflect on their values and how they will lead their organizations. One of the most valuable exercises at PCC...
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Be the Duck
By Zachary Mierva The cabin was very quiet. A few passengers made phone calls or sent text messages to loved ones. Some were saying their prayers. Others would say they were making peace with the situation. If they were going to die, they said,...
Using ‘Mental Models’ to Outthink the Enemy
From ARMY Magazine, Vol. 66, No. 9, September 2016. Copyright © 2016 by the Association of the U.S. Army and reprinted by permission of ARMY Magazine. By the end of August 1944, Gen. George S. Patton Jr.’s Third Army had left a swath of...
The Evolution of Leader Development
In 1920, as commander of 3rd Squadron, 3d Cavalry, then Colonel George S. Patton Jr. held a series of sixteen lectures in which we he imparted the lessons he had learned from a mixture of self study and his own experiences in World War I to the...
Resources for Iron Majors and Company Grade Officers
By Joe Byerly Company Command and S3/XO time are two critical seasons in an officer’s career, and one of the keys to being successful is to show up prepared. Below are three resources that leaders can tap into to help prepare ahead of time...
Surviving Headquarters Company Command
By CPT Scott Nusom There are few assignments in the Army that produce the same unique leadership challenge as commanding a headquarters and headquarters company (HHC) and what makes the HHC command so challenging is learning how to productively...
Look to the Past for Lessons
From ARMY Magazine, Vol. 66, No. 6, June 2016. Copyright © 2016 by the Association of the U.S. Army and reprinted by permission of ARMY Magazine. By Joe Byerly As military professionals, one of the most critical components of our personal growth is...
Leadership Starts with….Love?
By: Thomas E. Meyer “Regard your soldiers as your children and they will follow you into the deepest valleys. Look on them as your own beloved sons and they will stand by you even unto death.” –Sun Tzu; The Art of War A military leader’s first...
Curiosity: The Underrated Leadership Value
By: Kellie J. McCoy Across the branches of the military and in business worldwide, leaders ascend through the proverbial ranks based on two primary factors: they deliver results and they demonstrate an ability to extend their influence over...
This Ain’t the First Time We Cut the Grass: Military Innovation in the Interwar Period
*This post originally appeared on February 18, 2016 via Tom Ricks’ Best Defense By Joe Byerly and Casey Dean In 1929, William Lassister, a veteran of the First World War, wrote the following: It is terribly difficult for military men to keep...
Throwing Your Boots Over the Wire
By: Steve Leonard There comes a time when we all throw our boots over the wire. It’s a time of reflection on the past and a time of anticipation for what’s yet to come. It’s an opportunity to share lessons learned, to look back on the kernels of...
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