After Flight 77 hit the Pentagon on 9/11, the following incident occurred: A chaplain, who happened to be assigned to the Pentagon, told of an incident that never made the news. A daycare facility inside the Pentagon had many children, including infants who were in heavy cribs. The daycare supervisor, looking at all the children […]
We all remember where we were and the events of September 11th, 2001. Though not dramatic, the following is my story. I invite you to share your story as well in the comments section. I drove to work that morning thinking it was just another day at a job I couldn’t stand. I was a manager in a call center. […]
This post of final installment of a 3-part series on the leadership skills of those returning from active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The nine quotes listed below come from Joe Klein’s article in the recent Time Magazine. To read Part 1 and Part 2, please click the hotlinks. “The main reason why I chose West […]
The following is Part 2 of our series of leadership quotes from Joe Klein’s incredible article from Time Magazine on the leadership skills of returning Iraqi and Afghan veterans. To read Part 1 click here. Enjoy these quotes and insights. They have challenged and stretched me like nothing I read in years. “(General David) Petraeus […]
Recently, I read the finest leadership article I’ve come across in five years. Joe Klein of Time Magazine wrote an incredibly inspiring article about the leadership skills of veterans who are returning from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. I think Klein should be considered for a Pulitzer Prize for this incredible article. To […]
In the August 26th edition of USA Today, Tom Vanden Brook interviews retired Air Force Colonel Mark Tillman, the pilot of Air Force One on September 11th, 2001. His amazing insights on leading during a time of crisis are incredibly important for anyone in leadership. To Effectively Lead During Crisis You Must Be Prepared – Colonel […]
