"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 …
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 …
Mentoring, Col Dick, John Maxwell…and Thank You.
(photo from the '88 20 year Citadel reunion, the first time Harley heard his Dad get yelled at BY Col Dick..."DeMarco!...'bout time you got a hair cut...son") Acts 19: 8 Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. 9 But some of them became obstinate; …
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Strategy for Nonstrategic Leaders
theleaderlab.orgFeb 3rd 2012 I didn’t realize it at the outset, but blogging has provided a wonderful opportunity for me to ponder and reflect on the most valued (but often neglected) principles of business. When I was on the ‘hot seat’ and in the line of fire as a CEO, I constantly dealt with pressing day-to-day …
4 Harbingers of BAD Strategy organized by J. William DeMarco (sort of…)
Bad strategy is more than just the absence of good strategy. All too often, bad strategy consists of nothing more than platitudes, unrealistic goals and warm-and-fuzzy sounding slogans. Good strategy, by contrast, specifies how an organization will focus its resources to respond to challenges and move forward toward greatness. After reading Does U.S. Need Grand …
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The Mastermind Century Group Principles of Command
The Principles below are more borrowed... or perhaps collected over the years--but they have served very well through a myriad of commandand staff tours. Of course to even imply that this Airman has all of these down would be a gross overstatement and assumption. But, keeping these principles near and reviewing them often does help to …
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ARCHIVE: Lost Childhood: Fear or Promise or…. on being Holden Caulfield
ARCHIVE: Lost Childhood: Fear or Promise or.... on being Holden Caulfield. Now… I find myself the father of a teenager… I am forced to confront my own childhood… have I really lost it (my childhood, not my sanity)? I know many that would say… Bill? No way he is still a kid… some might …
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Bob Dylan The Times They Are A-Changin’
Songs that cause me to think...deep...Come gather 'roundpeopleWherever you roamAnd admit that the watersAround you have grownAnd accept it that soonYou'll be drenched to the boneIf your time to youIs worth savin'Then you better start swimmin'Or you'll sink like a stoneFor the times they are a-changin'.Come writers and criticsWho prophesize with your penAnd keep your …
Leadership Questions
Original post: Thursday, January 1, 2009 2 years ago (okay...now 4 years ago)... today I think. One of the Masterminds sent an email to me while I was deployed and asked the questions below. I was just looking through some old emails and came across it... Thought it was interesting.... love to get others thoughts. …
Switchfoot - Where I Belong (Live NYC) Video Link Just listening to Switchfoot... a powerful band indeed... always get something out of listening to them. This is a good one... "Where I Belong" Feeling like a refugee Like it don't belong to me The colors flash across the sky This air feels strange to me Feeling …
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