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A New Year. So, what is your something for 2015? I have found that having a “something”—one thing—to pursue in a New Year is powerful. Communicate, Collaborate, and get Creative is something we have been preaching at The Mastermind Century Group since its inception over three years ago. 2015 will be our year of collaboration. …
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“NOW IS NOT A TIME FOR SADNESS AND DESPAIR, BUT A TIME FOR HEROES, CHAMPIONS, IN GREAT DEEDS” -ANONYMOUS When we think about heroes–we all have certain images come to mind. It might be an image of Superman, a soldier, a police officer, a doctor, a firefighter—but the definition of a hero is really pretty …
We are living in a strange era, yet I say that and ponder this: Did George Washington feel the same? Did George C. Marshall think his era was one of rapid change? It seems all throughout history we have lived in times of crisis, complexity, and confusion (C3). What has changed today is the speed …
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It’s been several years ago—but I was chided as a cheerleader. I think it was intended to be derogatory in nature, but the context was— I kept boasting about how good our people were in our organization. But…let’s think about this— cheer·lead·er ˈCHi(ə)rˌlēdər/ noun noun: cheerleader; plural noun: cheerleaders 1.a person who leads cheers and …
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Little darlin', come with me Won't you help me share my load From the dark end of the street To the bright side of the road Into this life we're born Baby sometimes we don't know why And time seems to go by so fast In the twinkling of an eye Let's enjoy it while …
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“A leader without true followers, is simply going on a walk”. ~Unknown Follow me. Isn’t that our request—our demand as a leader? Why? Why would anyone follow me? Come on…it’s only two words, but it is really asking a lot. Trust is key. Why would anyone follow me if they did not trust me, my …
An Officer Corps That Can’t Score By William S. Lind, I read this article a few days ago and have spent days thinking how totally hosed we all were. In the article Mr Lind makes some very good points—and he ponders where are today’s reformers, where are the men such as Col John Boyd USAF, Col …
I've been blessed with a few invitations to go out and speak with some amazing leaders. The video below is from a trip to San Francisco and an engagement at Pocket Gems. In the end... I am sure I learned more from the folks at Pocket Gems than they learned from me--but what an amazing …
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DeM Banter: Things I ponder today... when I ask folks name the greatest airpower practitioner or theorist of the last 30 years...people struggle. Usually it will come down to John Boyd or John Warden...but they were never promoted above colonel....interesting. I have heard all the reasons why... Warden had a tough time as a Wing …
DeM Banter: Interesting piece, short...and actually falls a bit short of where I thought the former CJCS was going...but the line: "When you get to these wars, I worry that America has paid us very well, the compensation's good, [so the culture says] 'please go off and fight our dirty little wars and let us get …
