During World War II, even during the most dangerous and bloody periods of the fighting, people understood the critical importance of relaxation and fun.
Category Archives: Archive
The Unnecessary Crisis in Afghanistan
President Biden’s handling of Donald Trump’s flawed peace deal with the Taliban illustrates the bi-partisan nature of our country’s foreign policy crisis.
America at a Turning Point
The current debacle in Afghanistan, the deep divisions in the United States and the continuing COVID-19 crisis have found the United States at a turning point. Greater emphasis must be placed on developing leaders and renewing a focus on sustainable strategies.
The Sounds of Silence
I sat, uninterrupted, for what turned out to be hours, reading a book written long ago. During that time, I got the closest I have come, in these last ten months, to a sense of peace.
When the Followers Become Our Leaders
Reflection has brought me to one observation that both hurts and inspires. This year, as we grasped for signs of leadership and courage, it appeared that it came mostly from those in subordinate positions of power. And they had the most to lose.
Halloween? No, Groundhog Day.
The scariest figures are not in costumes anymore—they are the grown-ups, intent on using rumors, lies, and innuendo every day to strike fear in the hearts of us all. Ugly, unfounded rumor promotion and insults have now gone mainstream and may even deliver an election.
Leadership Attributes in Times of Crisis
Trust is a critical leadership attribute that must be earned by our leaders every day as they serve the country and defend the rule of law and the Constitution of the United States.
Uncle Sam Needs You
It seems like a perfect storm has overcome our country, but we should not despair. From history we can find inspiration in cases where our leaders addressed times of crisis in ways that inspired confidence.
Discussing leadership and national unity with Martha MacCallum on ‘The Story’
Yesterday, I appeared as a guest panelist on Fox’s “The Story with Martha MacCallum” to discuss the deep political divisions in our country.
Eisenhower and the Meaning of Victory
A month after the German surrender, Dwight Eisenhower visited London to express his thanks to the victorious armies, and his appreciation for the sacrifices made during the war. He brought with him a message of lasting unity.