2-SECOND BURSTS
SHORT THOUGHTS ON LEADERSHIP, DECISION-MAKING, FLIGHT, AND OTHER TOPICS OF THE DAY
ARTICLES
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, 2025•2 min read
The Antithesis of a Confident Leader
A confident leader often brings up negative connotations of arrogance and domineering leaders. That is not true confidence. ...more
Leadership & Excellence
April 19, 2025•3 min read
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, 2025•3 min read
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, 2025•5 min read
Sitting On Your Hands
Teaching a new student pilot captures the essence of leadership. Show the way, provide a vision of what right looks like, then get out of the way. ...more
True Leadership ,Leadership & Excellence
October 15, 2024•4 min read
The Value of a Mission Statement
An aspirational personal mission statement--regardless of where we find ourselves--puts ourselves in our corner when no one else is cheering for us. ...more
Leadership & Excellence
September 18, 2024•3 min read
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