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Why I Still Love America (Even on an Ordinary Day)
We all expect something powerful to be written on days like Memorial Day or the 4th of July—and I’ve shared my thoughts on those holidays before: reflections on sacrifice, gratitude, and patriotism. But today?Today’s just an ordinary day. And I still love America. I’m not here to give you a history lesson or rally you…
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What a Jailed Terrorist Taught Me About Leadership
My wife and I met in the New York City office of the FBI. I was a Special Agent, she was an Intelligence Analyst. Together, we worked on high-profile terrorism investigations targeting threats from former Soviet republics like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. We often described the groups we tracked as Al Qaeda’s hitmen. I gathered intelligence…
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Why You’re Always Putting Out Fires at Work — and How Real Leaders Fix It
If you feel like all you or your team does is put out fires all day, you’re not alone.But if firefighting has become the norm in your organization, you have a serious leadership problem — and it’s one that can’t be ignored. In combat, putting out fires all day means one thing: mission failure.And mission…
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Struggling with Focus and Productivity in 2025? Here’s How to Take Back Control
The #1 Leadership Challenge in 2025: Focus and Productivity In today’s world, distractions are relentless, pressure is high, and too many leaders find themselves reacting instead of executing. If you feel like your focus and productivity are slipping, you’re not alone. Last week, we asked leaders: What’s the biggest thing holding you back in 2025?…
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An Invisible Injury, the High Cost of Desperation, and a Cure for Traumatic Brain Injury
Matthew Livelsberger, a seasoned veteran of the US Army’s elite Green Berets, took his life on New Years Day in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. As of the writing of this article, it appears he took his life by shooting himself in the head, which caused the Tesla Cybertruck he was…
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Kill or Be Killed: The Leadership Discipline of Special Operations
Kill or be killed comes down to one essential leadership principle: do your job and let everyone else do theirs. In high-stakes environments, discipline is key, and trusting your team is non-negotiable. Let me explain. When hunting Tier One terrorist targets in Afghanistan, most operations happened at night—because U.S. Special Operations forces own the night.…
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Emotional Decision-Making in Divisive Elections: Why Practical Thinking Matters
We are just a few days out from what is becoming a historically divisive presidential election, and the rhetoric is becoming more and more vile the closer we get to election day. The emotional decision-making during election season has reached a fever pitch. The funny part is that if you are a Kamala Harris supporter…
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Navy SEAL Drown-Proofing Secrets Every Entrepreneur Needs to Conquer Fear and Uncertainty
What is Drown-Proofing? Drown-proofing is a technique designed to help Navy SEALs survive under extreme water conditions. During Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, SEAL candidates are tied up—hands behind their backs, feet together—and must swim 50 meters, bounce in deep water for 10 minutes, and float without moving. It sounds impossible, right? The key to…
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The Leadership Lessons Every Parent Must Know
As parents, we often overlook a fundamental truth: Parenting is your most important leadership role. It’s a role that doesn’t end. From the day you become a parent, you are a leader for life. And the way you lead at home will have a lasting impact on your children. Leadership Starts from Within The foundation…
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