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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...
Balancing Negativity Bias Among Leaders
by Greg Berry “If it bleeds, it leads,” so the saying goes in the media industry. News agencies are for-profit organizations, and they know that grim stories get the most attention. This negative fixation stems from a character trait we all have, ...
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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...
31 Things Your Senior Rater Would Like You to Know That He Probably Won’t Tell You
By LTC Dominick Edwards I have begun a lot of self-reflection as I near the end of my nearly 24-year career in the US Army. One of the topics that comes to mind is how many “unspoken norms” there are in the Army and how we all become aware of them....
The Luck Factor
This post originally appeared over at The Military Leader. It is the 4th in a great series on luck in the military. I encourage you to read all the posts sequentially then reflect on the role luck has played in your life. 1.) The Role of Luck in...
Reflecting on Readiness
Since General Milley, the Army Chief of Staff, was sworn in he has stated on numerous occasions that his number one priority is readiness. While the message is very clear, I honestly think internalizing it is a bit harder. For those like...
Don’t Be a Sisyphus: How to Lead Productive Teams
Whether you are a hard-charging company commander or battalion-level “Iron Major”, we all want to lead productive and effective organizations. We don’t want to work late hours, waste people’s time, or create unnecessary workloads and hardships....
Professional Development Opportunity: Future of War Conference
On March 10th the New America Foundation and Arizona State University will host their second annual Future of War Conference. The conference is streamed live, so it’s a great opportunity to take a brief pause in the work week and think about...
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