As you come out of a leadership position either as a CDR or platoon leader, inevitably a staff position is in your future......
Managing Transitions
You might feel a bit unenthusiastic or lost about whatever comes next. For some, it will be staff time. For others, executive officer in a line Battery or Company. For …
"Don’t let too much time pass once your new 1SG is in the seat to make the time to give them an initial counseling. "
“Whatever comes, let it come. What stays, let it stay. What goes, let it go.” – Papaji
The ugly stepchild of promotions, the blink and you miss it moment, the one that was almost guaranteed to happen; these phrases and more have been used to describe the …
In two short months, cadets at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs across the nation will graduate and commission as …
This is Part 3 of a Series, view the series intro here and Part 2 here. Note: Quotes and feedback have been anonymized and modified for clarity.It has …
Congratulations! You made it to your last 100 days. While you are in your final stretch, the work you’ve done to make it to graduation is far from complete. The …
Last week, the Army released the results of the 2021 Major Promotion Selection Board (PSB)......
While a gradual approach may be prudent in many situations, some situations (like the one I experienced), require a new commander to act immediately and boldly to make necessary change …
Introducing our new series on "Making the Switch" from Company-Grade to Field-Grade.
You've just taken over a new role role, whether as a new LT or a seasoned CPT. What are you going to do? Here are 5 tips for your first …
No officer worth their weight wants to admit it. Being anxious or afraid prior to your first deployment is something you aren't dealing with -- it is something someone else …
Dual military couples face many decisions. Changing names in the military has many considerations, whether in the military or not.