I'll never forget the first time I was summoned to my boss's office—my heart racing with uncertainty and dread—to explain why one of my soldiers had gotten into trouble over the weekend. The office wa...  Read More

I love the movie, Forrest Gump. It’s not just the acting that blows my mind—it's the message behind the film. Despite all the incredible hardships in his life, Forrest learns to grow strong and gracio...  Read More

It will be no surprise to anyone who knows me that I am absolutely, unequivocally against any form of retreat. I don't view retreat solely as a military tactical defeat; I view it as a psychological d...  Read More

Aron Ralston was an accomplished mountaineer and avid outdoorsman when he set off for a leisurely Saturday afternoon of climbing in Blue John Canyon, Utah. Miles from his vehicle and over 100 feet up ...  Read More

I taught Rangers how to launch an attack on an enemy from the ocean as part of the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regimental Waterborne Infiltration Course. The course was designed to equip Rangers, unfamili...  Read More

Have you ever faced a challenge that seemed too overwhelming? Maybe it was a tough project at work, a personal goal, or even a life-changing decision. Instead of tackling it piece by piece, why not di...  Read More

Are you up for the Orfield Challenge? If you're like me and have never heard of this phrase, it's a challenge issued by Orfield Labs in Minneapolis, MN, to spend a few minutes in total silence. Sounds...  Read More

Absent Without Leave (AWOL) is the ultimate act of betrayal to your military buddies. It’s worse than letting them down when they need you most. It’s refusing to show up in the first place. In the mi...  Read More

No amount of money is worth compromising your character. In today’s competitive work environment, maintaining your integrity can feel like an uphill battle, especially when coworkers compromise their ...  Read More

The world is holding its breath as world leaders place fees on imports and exports. Governments are scrambling to determine how to respond to unprecedented penalties for moving products across nationa...  Read More

Life can sometimes feel like a surprise quiz on a Monday morning, and it’s totally normal to feel like you’ve landed in the world’s biggest black hole. Whether it's personal drama, the untimely loss o...  Read More

The US Army moved me to Kansas, where the book and movie The Wizard of Oz take place. You’ve probably said, “We’re not in Kansas anymore.” I don’t know what it says about your state when it’s most fam...  Read More