Yes, the holistic consideration is true. I would revise my statement to say: “Personal relationships, which I also voted for, can be a dangerous way to execute talent management.” From my limited experience, leaders that manage by personal relationships can be perceived to practice favoritism, which can degrade morale and unit readiness. That…[Read more]

Personal relationships, which I also voted for, are a dangerous way to execute talent management. Oftentimes personal relationships can hide great or poor leaders. Having another input into your talent management system – i.e. qualifications, completion of leadership development programs, etc., are required to provide as much of a total picture of…[Read more]

“Once an Eagle” Anton Myrer

“All Quiet on the Western Front” Erich Remarque

“Black Hawk Down” Mark Bowden

“Not a Good Day to Die” Sean Naylor

It’s important to focus your reading on your current job and next few jobs.  Reading fiction about small unit actions and what Soldiers go through will help build empathy and intuition.  Books like “…[Read more]