(complicated to say the least, no easy answers...) Washington Post February 18, 2012 Pg. 18 The options the Obama administration is considering are inadequate IT’S BEEN MORE than six months since President Obama called for the end of the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad. Yet as Mr. Assad’s forces escalated their assaults on Syrian cities …
Leadership Is An Art–18 Quotes/Tips toward the art…
Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. George S. Patton Lead first, then manage the numbers. The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling …
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Rumsfeld Redux
National Journal February 18, 2012 The Pentagon's new strategy sounds awfully familiar. That's because we've seen it before. By James Kitfield Pentagon’s budget, as advertised, touts a new strategic vision -- and a major reorientation of U.S. military forces. It anticipates a reduction in ground forces, a withdrawal of heavy Army units from Europe, and …
How To Lead A Creative Life
The complete guide to making your inner genius your greatest on-the-job asset. (I'm gonna need this... if I could just figure it out...but hey, they use a Pink Floyd lyric...its got to be good) By Jason Feifer <script type="text/javascript"> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-29309225-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); …
12 Leadership Traits You Need to Thrive in Tough Times
By Carol Tice Trying to grow your business in this sluggish economy is a little like trying to swim through Jell-O. Ineffective or uncertain leaders definitely need not apply. So what does it take to lead a small business through this ongoing economic mess? The blogosphere is humming with ideas lately. Here's a roundup of …
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Panetta: Israel Still Undecided On Iran Attack
Jerusalem Post February 15, 2012 Pg. 10 Panetta: Israel Still Undecided On Iran Attack By Hilary Leila Krieger, Jerusalem Post correspondent WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta reiterated Tuesday that the Obama administration believed Israel had not yet determined whether to attack Iran. “We do not think that Israel has made this decision,” he told …
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Sound & Vision
"I will sit right down, waiting for the gift of sound and vision And I will sing, waiting for the gift of sound and vision Drifting into my solitude, over my head" "Don't you wonder sometimes 'bout sound and vision" - David Bowie Listening to Dave... Dave Bowie this AM, I could not help just …
PASSION AND LEADERSHIP by Steve Moore
The word passion is used to describe a powerful range of emotions, from love to anger, hatred to joy. It is somewhat ironic that in leadership literature, passion is often associated with what happens to leaders when they don’t have it: lack of energy, loss of creativity, diminished motivation and ultimately burnout. Take the opening …
1984: Morning in America
Luke and I were discussing the upcoming Presidential race… as we spoke I was most impressed with how politically aware Luke is. Of course I had to ponder… Luke will be 17 by the time the election rolls around--at 16/17 I do recall how I was becoming more politically aware as well. The first time …
Strategic Thinking: Providing the Competitive Edge by Dan McCauley
Editor's Note: In this essay, Dan McCauley states, "Given today’s dynamic and information-laden strategic environment, senior leaders cannot possibly possess the depth and breadth of information essential for informed decision making. Leaders depend upon their staffs to provide analysis, assessments, and insights into the operating environment." When considering his discussion of strategic thinking, ask yourself, …
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