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DeM Banter: but we all know..."Miley Cyrus flaunts her Hannah Montanas with racy outfit at Hollywood concert..." Is it a school/education issue or a matter of what the society or culture values? Thoughts? Chicago Tribune December 9, 2012 Pg. 28 Seventy-one years ago this month, Japan launched an aerial assault on the U.S. fleet in …
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DeM Banter: Food for thought...but is it really about the"targeted killings" or is it about the "undefined war with a limitless battlefield?" Further... what is the future cost of the "undefined war with a limitless battlefield?" It would appear that war has changed...America's enemy "resembles a network, not a nation." In that light...is America justified to attack …
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Reading from Inc Magazine this afternoon and came across a piece from Erika Andersen titled "Lead So Others Will Follow: 6 Tips." This is probably about the third piece I have read from her as part of her new book, Leading So People Will Follow. Have downloaded the sample on iBooks...need to read it this week. Andersen comments...."We've …
DeM Banter: Not to get too depressing on a Saturday AM, but this is a piece that is worth a read. By no means do I think America is a nation to be written off... this would not be the first time other nations figured we were done... the key is to change the course...but …
Continue reading "4 Scenarios for the Coming Collapse of the American Empire By Alfred W McCoy"
"Example is not the main thing in influencing others...it is the only thing." -Albert Schweitzer or "I'm sorry that good-looking people like us made you throw up and feel bad about yourself." - Derek Zoolander How do leaders create a climate or environment people want to work in? By modeling healthy leadership. People will emulate …
DeM Banter: Not sure what to say about this... some good points...some I am scratching my bald head over. What do you think? Washington Post December 7, 2012 Pg. 25 As we debate whether the two parties can ever come together and get things done, here’s something President Obama could probably do by himself that …
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DeM Banter: Interesting piece...pulling on some earlier DeMarco Banter...that there is no catalyst as of yet to make this an issue... but as China develops their systems for possible use... and subsequently deploys said assets--perhaps dialog will begin...maybe.... New York Daily News December 6, 2012 Pg. 36 The public has a right to know far …
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DeM Banter: I can't tell you how many times I heard the technology just would not be there...well, it's getting there... Wondering Where The Lions Are.... Wall Street Journal December 7, 2012 Pg. 15 Historically, defensive measures lag behind offensive capabilities. Not so with Israel's new antimissile system. Two hundred years ago, during the War …
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"...And be a simple kind of man Be something you love and understand..." -Lynyrd Skynyrd I've always wanted to be an intellectual...I know a few... got to hang out with a few...but no matter how I try...I'm a simple dude. I've read a myriad of leadership book, seen the movies, listened to the podcasts...but in …
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Reading a bit of Ken Blanchard this AM and looking at the most common mistake a coach can make regarding his team....misjudging the level of a player. This resonates after a very frustrating High School Football season for my oldest son. Blanchard mentions all players fit into one of four categories and as leaders and …
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