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How do I read more this year?" Many people you know have probably set a goal that encompasses this; maybe you even set a goal like this yourself. However, have …
One of the most common missions new junior leaders struggle to perform effectively is the qualification range. A range is a significant allocation of resources …
Was it Mel Gibson's portrayal of then LTC Hal Moore in We Were Soldiers or Bill Murray's performance in Stripes that most enticed you to join the service? How about …
At the Center for Junior Officers (CJO), we work to deliver content where leaders can best consume it. One of the experiments we've tried this past year is producing instructional …
The purpose of these weeks was clear: To show me that I was an absolute disgrace who should not be listened to, and not worthy of the honor of leading …
When I got home after the awards ceremony, I was surprised to see the above photo (shared here with her permission) posted on her Facebook page.
The Branching of Year Group 2020 sparked a conversation within CJO about the utility of branches and branch identity for junior officers. Listen in as two of our team members …
The three tactics that help foster amazing professional relationships.
Chuck Palahniuk in Fight Club said, "People don't listen, they just wait for their turn to talk." How good of a listener are you? Would your peers/boss/subordinates agree with your …
Almost anything could be generated quickly in an emergency -- with a few key exceptions. One of those exceptions was trust. How can junior officers build trust? To paraphrase GEN …
Have you ever wondered how the officer promotion process works? This article pulls back the curtain and demystifies that process.
What does "leading from the front" look like? Taken as a metaphor, this often-quoted phrase lacks specificity. What if I suggested it means you can skip your next meeting? Are …
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