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Six Simple Steps to Start Reading Again… and Maybe Not Quit this Time
by Robert M. Kinney and Tara L. Kinney Dr. Seuss said “the more that you read, the more things that you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.” He believed that reading is fundamental to a child’s development and we...
Why Army Sustainment Units Need Gunnery Training
by Alan Farr In the past, the Army geared its gunnery program towards combat arms Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). The gunnery program trained combat Soldiers to be highly proficient on their assigned weapon platforms, mounted or...
A Real Sam Damon, Wearing a Marine Uniform
by ML Cavanaugh Editor’s Note: This article comes courtesy of our partnership with StrategyNotes.co. It’s hard to admit as an Army officer, but I’d like to be more like a Marine. LtCol Ben Middendorf—my roommate at West Point—was one of those odd...
S2,E18: Jack Curtis- Our Differences Make Us Stronger
Recently retired naval aviator Jack “Farva” Curtis shares his thoughts on the importance of culture and why diversity of thought is needed to create winning teams. Additionally, he discusses the benefits of flattening organizations and reflects on...
Reflection, Resignation, and Resilience
by Don Gomez Editor’s Note: The following essay was the winner of our From Their Green Notebooks essay contest. For the contest, authors were asked to reflect on lessons learned in their favorite episode(s) of the From the Green Notebook...
Positive Influences
By Jim Robertson Editor’s Note: The following essay placed second in our From Their Green Notebooks essay contest. For the contest, authors were asked to reflect on lessons learned in their favorite episode(s) of the From the Green Notebook...
Perspectives
by Aaron Childers Editor’s Note: The following essay placed third in our From Their Green Notebooks essay contest. For the contest, authors were asked to reflect on lessons learned in their favorite episode(s) of the From the Green Notebook...
When You Lose Your “Why”
by Mark D. Jacobsen In earlier episodes of the From the Green Notebook podcast, hosts Joe Byerly and Jacob Gawronski concluded each interview by asking their guests a question made famous by Simon Sinek: “What’s your why?“...
Read Voraciously: General Miller’s Reading Recommendations
By Joe Byerly During my recent interview with General Scott Miller, he said, “If you are a serious practitioner in the military, you have to be a voracious reader. If you’re not well-read, it becomes readily apparent.” He went on to say that...
S2, E17: Lawrence Tynes- Performing Under Pressure
Joe sits down with 2x Super Bowl Champion and former NFL place kicker Lawrence Tynes to discuss the lessons he learned over the course of his NFL career. Tynes emphasizes the importance of preparation when being called upon to perform in...
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Improving the Military with a Little Innovation
When I think of innovation, my mind tends to wander over to stories such as the junior officer who revolutionized gunnery in the U.S. Navy, Steve jobs introducing the very first iPod, or hover tanks. Okay, hover tanks aren’t a thing...
How to Enjoy Lobster in Newport: Preparing for the Naval War College
I’m currently wrapping up an amazing year at the Naval War College in Newport, RI. Looking back, I can honestly say that this has been one of the highlights of my military career. When my wife and I arrived here, we promised each other that we...
Don’t Be a “Water Bucket” Leader
by: Joe Byerly Command in the U.S. Army, regardless of echelon, is one of the greatest privileges (and stressors) bestowed upon commissioned officers. Unfortunately, many of us seem to stumble through these small windows of our military...
No Details, No Paper, and No Regrets
“I had a sort of a motto, “No details, no paper, and no regrets.” No details-don’t go about setting machine guns on different sides of bushes. That is done a damn sight better by a platoon commander. Then, no paper. You...
How to Avoid Making the Front Page of the Military Times
This post is part of a series of weekly professional discussions that occur on Twitter among military leaders in the United States and students and professors at Kings College in London. If you’re interested in participating, tweet your response...
Finding the Path Towards Mission Command: An Exercise
By Joe Byerly Following my time in company command, I had the privilege of teaching future company commanders and first sergeants at the Cavalry Leader’s Course at Fort Benning, GA. During this assignment, I quickly learned that one of the...
When Your Orders Send You to the Basement
This post is part of a series of weekly professional discussions that occur on Twitter among military leaders in the United States and students and professors at Kings College in London. If you’re interested in participating just “tweet” your...
The Power of Our Connections
By Joe Byerly Recently on Business Insider’s website, writer Drake Baer posted an interesting article titled Who You Know is Even More Important than you Realize. He highlights that “research shows that success isn’t just a matter of hard...
How to Lead with the Strength of Nelson
This post is also available at the U.S. Naval Institute Blog and at Small Wars Journal Typically the Services study historic leaders from their own particular domain of expertise (air, sea, land), and rarely do they venture beyond this. The Navy...
Leader-Made Climate Change
Have you ever taken charge of an organization that had a poor command climate? Whether it’s a platoon or a division, changing the climate isn’t easy and it takes time. So where do you begin? If you want to change the climate, you...
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