2-SECOND BURSTS

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

ARTICLES

Why Iran Matters—Part 2:  Killing Hostile Intent

Why Iran Matters—Part 2: Killing Hostile Intent

Part 2: Iran's persistent threat to all that don't agree with their brand if Islam are not going away. Here are a few reasons why we should help them go away. ...more

Politics & Patriotism ,Leadership & Excellence &Defense

March 28, 20265 min read

Beyond the Plan

Beyond the Plan

"No plan survives contact with the enemy." --Prussian Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke Commander's Intent is the key element of pre-mission planning. ...more

Leadership & Excellence ,Vision

July 16, 20252 min read

The Confident Leader--My education

The Confident Leader--My education

Leadership and confidence is a team sport. My started at the feet of my parents. ...more

Leadership & Excellence

June 03, 20256 min read

The CAS Mindset--Find a Way to Win

The CAS Mindset--Find a Way to Win

Know the enemy, know your role, don't miss ...more

Leadership & Excellence ,Airpower & DoD &Defense

May 12, 20253 min read

The Gold in the Golden Rule

The Gold in the Golden Rule

The Golden Rule ignores numbers and statistics and instead focuses on the value of each individual and their desires ...more

True Leadership ,Leadership & Excellence &Airpower & DoD

April 25, 20253 min read

Commander's Intent

Commander's Intent

This post describes the value of a vision, of a commander's intent to sync a team and develop a unified effort ...more

Leadership & Excellence ,Airpower & DoD &Vision

April 19, 20252 min read

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