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| May the 4th Celebration, 2025 A Galaxy Far, Far Awayโand Closer Than We Think Maybe I read too much into Star Wars--but every year on May the 4th, fans around the world come together to celebrate one of the most powerful myths of the modern era: Star Wars. It is more than just a film …
A New Wave Dystopia In the early 1980s, The Police crafted a sound that blended punk, reggae, and new wave into anthems that were more than just catchy melodies. Beneath the radio-friendly hits lay deeper, darker themesโalienation, war, political decay, and the struggle for meaning in an increasingly mechanized world. Three songs in particularโโฮฉmegaman,โ โSpirits …
The paradox is as old as artistry itself: groups that are forged in the fires of struggle often dissolve in the warmth of success. This truth spans domainsโfrom military units to start-ups, from revolutionary movements to legendary rock bands. The tighter the early fight, the stronger the bond. But when the fight is over, cohesion …
Introduction I was reading a book the other day and the topic of proto-anarchy was mentioned. Of course, I was likeโwhat? So I had to look it upโponder what does this mean for leadership, innovation, and strategy. The concept of anarchy has long been associated with chaos and disorder, yet its philosophical roots suggest a …
When I first took the job standing a new leadership department at the Air Command and Staff College, I knew I wanted to do more than just structure a syllabus or write a set of learning objectives. I wanted to build something with soul. Something that would help mid-career officers not just check boxes on …
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