More lessons learned in Iraq

More lessons learned in Iraq

April 10, 2003 was the day that the First Battalion Fifth Marines secured Saddam Hussein’s presidential palace in the city of Baghdad, Iraq.  A lot of time has passed since then, but the events of that day will never be forgotten by those that were there. A few dates...
Conversations that Matter

Conversations that Matter

I have been blessed by wonderful people that have encouraged, taught, and believed in me even when I did not believe in myself. While I like to live under the illusion that I can navigate the stormy waters of life alone, the truth is that without honest conversation...
What’s your real reason?

What’s your real reason?

What are you living for?  Why do you do the things that you do and refrain from doing so many of the things that you could?  What is at the top of your list of priorities and why is it there? The answers to these questions are important because they add context and...
The great opportunity

The great opportunity

“The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are.” – John Burroughs One thing that I have discovered about leaders of every kind is that they are constantly looking for a great opportunity. This may be an...