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Read Mark Esper’s final letter to President Trump as Defense Secretary
"I serve the country in deference to the Constitution, so I accept your decision to replace me."
Stop waiting for a COVID-19 action hero to save you
"Our times call for us to stop relying upon our history’s greatest hits, the same old battle-weary warriors who are only good anymore for a quick fix of patriotic nostalgia: The most underrated part of leadership is good management"
Officer Under Fire: ‘I’m Not A Toxic Leader, I’m An Ass Who Expects You To Do Your Job’
Where, precisely, is the fine line between an exacting, razor-sharp leader of soldiers and a complete tool of an officer?...
How Leaders Can Better Support Troops Separating From The Military
The process of separating from the military is complex and can become overwhelming for service members. Ensuring every box on...
8 Symptoms Of A Toxic Command Climate
A great deal of time and effort has been spent by military leaders trying to seek out and prevent horrible...
An Army Captain Shares A Lesson In Humility Of Command
Editor’s Note: This article has been modified from its original version, which was published on “The Military Leader,” a blog...
17 Things Real Leaders Never Say
When poor leaders make it into the general and flag officer ranks, it can really be destructive to the military...
Good Leadership Sometimes Means Keeping Your Opinion To Yourself
Editor’s Note: This article has been modified from its original version, which was published on “The Military Leader,” a blog...
If You’re Saying, ‘Because I Said So,’ You’re Doing It Wrong
A recent column published by The Muse listed three things to say to your team instead of “Because I said...
PowerPoint Doesn’t Make Us Stupid, We Make Ourselves Stupid
“PowerPoint makes us stupid.” So said Marine Gen. James Mattis. That’s not any more true by itself than “Cupcakes make...
What To Do When You Work For A Bad Leader
Often, subordinates are more capable and more adept at leading than their leaders, but they lack the positional authority to...
Innovative Leadership In The Military Starts By Leaning Forward
If war drives innovation, institutions smother it. Over the last decade, battlefield ideas and the urgency of persistent threats have...
