#MedalofHonorDay

National Medal of Honor Day on March 25 is dedicated to all Medal of Honor recipients. National Day Calendar says this: "Created in 1861, the Medal of Honor is the United States of America’s highest military honor. It is awarded only to US military personnel, by the President of the United States in the name... Continue Reading →

The Man Behind the Photo

On February 23, 1945, an unknown photographer snapped a photo which became one of the enduring symbols of the U.S. Marine Corps. During World War II, at the bloody battle for Iwo Jima, five Marines and a Navy Corpsman took the crest of Mount Suribachi, the island's highest peak and most strategic position to raise the... Continue Reading →

Honoring our Veterans

On July 7, 2014, my son became a military veteran. He served his country faithfully and with honor. His mom and I are proud of him for his service and sacrifice. Did you know... There are approximately 23.2 million military veterans in the United States today. Veterans Day originated as  "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919,... Continue Reading →

Ethnic Diversity and Leadership

I recently have had the privilege of getting to know several leaders who come from different ethnic cultures. Our organization has identified a group of current leaders who have the qualities and potential to lead at ten times their current scope of leadership. For the next two years they will be involved in leadership development... Continue Reading →

Superman vs. Achilles: Why self-awareness is crucial for a leader

"He who knows the universe and does not know himself knows nothing." --Jean de la Fontaine, 1679 Self-awareness is crucial for success, whatever your leadership role. It makes sense that you can't manage what you don't recognize and understand. "If you aren't aware of what you're doing, why you're doing it, and the way it's affecting... Continue Reading →

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