2-SECOND BURSTS

SHORT THOUGHTS ON LEADERSHIP, DECISION-MAKING, FLIGHT, AND OTHER TOPICS OF THE DAY

ARTICLES

Modernizing Backwards

Modernizing Backwards

The structure of the DoD's Acquisition system inhibits their ability to modernize in a timeline that matters. The warfighter suffers. ...more

Airpower & DoD ,Defense

March 27, 20254 min read

Empathetic Leadership:  Enabling Success in Spite of Life

Empathetic Leadership: Enabling Success in Spite of Life

Empathetic leadership involves leading people to new heights despite the challenges of life around them. ...more

True Leadership

March 11, 20253 min read

Be Your Own Commander

Be Your Own Commander

Being your own commander is about taking charge of your own life, living a life by design and with intent that matches who you want to be. ...more

Leadership & Excellence

February 04, 20253 min read

Micromanagement--The Biggest Lack of Trust

Micromanagement--The Biggest Lack of Trust

Micromanagement, while often well-intentioned, is a buzz saw killer of initiative and a sign of a lack of trust from the leader. ...more

True Leadership ,Leadership & Excellence

January 14, 20255 min read

The Flaw of Fielding Force Based on  a Generational Fighter Model

The Flaw of Fielding Force Based on  a Generational Fighter Model

There is a flaw in defining tactical needs based on scientific developments. Defining war fighting aerial combat requirements based on fighter development will most certainly leave holes in your stra... ...more

Airpower & DoD

December 11, 20245 min read

Facing China--The Tyranny of Distance, Numbers and Logistics

Facing China--The Tyranny of Distance, Numbers and Logistics

This article focuses on the magnitude of the area surrounding China and the logistical challenge it presents to fight in that environment. ...more

Force Planning For The Most Dangerous Course of Action ,Defense

November 16, 20246 min read

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