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The 8 Lessons of Leadership I Learned Brewing Coffee – A Tribute to BG Sean P. Mulholland
By Alex Licea I originally wrote this over two years ago. It’s about the leadership lessons I learned brewing the morning coffee while working as the enlisted aid for then BG Sean P. Mulholland, who was the commander of Special Operations...
How to Develop a Mission Mentaility
By: William Treseder This post is a short excerpt from his new book RESET: Building Purpose in the Age of Digital Distraction Hungry For Purpose The Ancient Greeks used the word telos. The best translation is “end-purpose” or “end-goal”. I really...
Looking for Career Advice? Start in the Mirror
As soon as I signed my military contract in 2001, I started receiving career advice. Leaders, from my professor of military science to future commanders, began sharing their wisdom with me on the right branch, the perfect career-enhancing...
Bring Back the ‘Drink & Think’! Unleashing the Power of Professional Development
By. Chad Foster Recently, a couple of very talented young majors introduced me to the phrase “Drink & Think.” This was the name they gave to the informal professional group discussions held among a small circle of peers while at the Command...
3 Signs that a Star Performer is on the Path to Burnout
This post originally appeared on Bridge3.com and was written for a corporate audience, however the topic and the advice offered has equal application for military leaders. By Jonathan Silk How does a star performer turn into a loose cannon, or...
How to Organize Your Notebook For Success
By: Jeremiah Hurley I grew up in an Army where pen and paper were as important uniform items as your pants. In the right hands, a pen and paper are powerful tools. As great as you think your memory may be, it’s not perfect – you need to take...
Can Your Network Help Your Career?
One of my favorite books this year is Friend of a Friend: Understanding the Hidden Networks that Can Transform Your Life and Your Career by David Burkus. It’s not your typical business self-improvement book. Burkus examines 50+ years...
The Three Hardest Words for Leaders: “I Don’t Know”
“Throw out your conceited opinions, for it is impossible for a person to begin to learn what he thinks he already knows.” – Epictetus, Discourses I think three of the hardest words for leaders to say are, “I don’t know.” No matter the...
That’s #NCOBusiness
Hey NCOs! We recognize that it’s our NCO Corps that makes our military great. So, we’re running a series in September called #NCOBusiness. Every article will be for NCOs by NCOs and we’re looking for submissions! This is a great...
The Jump: Preparing for the Transition to Organizational Leadership
By: Josh Suthoff The jump from direct to organizational leadership in the military is probably one of the most trying non-combat tests an officer or senior non-commissioned officer will experience. In a few years a company commander will go from...
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