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DeM Banter... and I think that is all that has to be said about that... Washington Post September 13, 2013 Pg. 13 It is the phrase of the moment, dropping from the lips of television reporters and radio commentators, salting the columns of pundits, earnestly being spoken by furrow-browed politicians of serious mien. The families …
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DeM Banter: Â The strategy is key, the plan, the "what's next," and the "what then" must be discussed, debated, and resolved. Â I have always been interested in leaders that have one plan and when it fails they are upset or disheartened... you need 20 plans, prioritize and hope the best plans stick. Â How ever it …
DeM Banter:  Sometimes it is better to just watch... Putin and Carter...are they agreeing? Washington Post September 12, 2013 Pg. 21 The only way to be assured that Syrian chemical weapons will not be used in the future is not through a military strike but through a successful international effort. Regardless of the postponed congressional …
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DeM Banter:  All I can say is... we are INDEED living in interesting times. New York Times September 12, 2013 Pg. 31 MOSCOW — Recent events surrounding Syria have prompted me to speak directly to the American people and their political leaders. It is important to do so at a time of insufficient communication between …
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Of ever increasing popularity in leadership circles is the non-decision decision. You know what I am talking about.  You have seen it when a leader is confronted with a tough decision and he/she abdicates the decision by not making a choice. My good friend Geddy Lee is very fond of saying: "If you choose …
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The New Yorker / View Original 4 Sep 2013 EISENHOWER 1954, OBAMA 2013 In April, 1954, President Eisenhower was being pressured to take military action in Vietnam, where the French were losing a symbolically important battle at Dien Bien Phu and were about to be driven out of what was then their colony. At a press …
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I am a firm believer in leadership. With strong leadership, everything moves forward. Leaders are advancers. They advance and push the thinking of their teammates right out of the box--smashing the status quo and advancing creativity. Leaders elevate others' performances--making those they work with (and for) better than anyone every thought possible. Leaders improve the …
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Is it a mistake to believe that leaders must treat all team members the same or equal? Leaders are hired or promoted to win--not make everyone happy or give everyone equal time, equal money, or equal resources. Even though every team member must be given support and encouragement, to believe that all must receive the …
Recently I was struggling with some…what I will call frustrations at work. I could not really put my finger on it, I have a great job, work with great people, and have a great boss. I spent some time pondering and praying over this frustrated state and through that--it dawned on me. I have spent …
DeM Banter: Many issue with the article below, but the message rings loud and clear...we have some leadership issues in the DoD...heck in the nation... At War (NYTimes.com) August 19, 2013 The military has taken its fair share of institutional blows lately, including scandals that have humbled generals and admirals, a rising suicide rate, embarrassing …
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