Displaying posts tagged with

“leadership”

Sep
12
2011

After 9/11/11 – Calling on Our Better Angels

A day after the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks – how should we move forward?

Feb
4
2011

Egypt – A Case Against Haste

Should we push for a swift resolution to President Mubarak’s crisis in Egypt? Consider what recent history teaches us about acting too soon when governments face upheaval. Consider the context in today’s Middle East. Then choose wisely.

Dec
11
2010

WikiLeaks – Biting the Free Hand that Feeds It

WikiLeaks. These online muckrackers are attracting as much attention as the diplomatic and military secrets they’ve exposed. But by winning their “tell-all” battle, are they losing the free-speech war?

Nov
30
2010

Afghan Training – Lead With “Why” Not “How”

The “war on terror” is a very different kind of war. And yet, as one veteran OEF veteran soldier observes, “why” we fight is more important to consider than “how”…

Oct
31
2010

Voting: Good Witch or Bad Witch? You Decide!

No matter HOW you vote…if you’re an American, your vote matters. An Afghanistan war veteran makes the case for why no one can afford to overlook this opportunity.

Oct
25
2010

“Band of Brothers” Day – Coincidence or Karma?

Halloween isn’t the only holiday worth celebrating in October. Consider the richness of St. Crispin’s Day! Shakespeare and sacrifice. Leadership and brotherly love. Nobility and a miraculous military victory. What can we learn from the facts and fiction of this extraordinary, multi-faceted story?

Apr
14
2010

Putting the “Build” in “Clear, Hold & Build”

American troops in Afghanistan are swelling as we enter the next phase in a “clear, hold and build” military strategy. How can stronger relationships – both with U.S. civilians – and with Afghans – ensure that the road ahead is successful?

Apr
6
2010

To Train Military Leaders, Start with the Right Stuff

Afghanistan needs the fastest path to effective military leadership. So, doesn’t it make sense to recruit racehorses, rather than turtles?