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In his 2011 article in the Atlantic , Tim Kane asks: “Why are so many of the most talented officers now abandoning military life for the private sector?” It was a good question. Still is, and applies to thousands of servicemembers who served in both …
Just yesterday, I replied to a post imploring organizations to think through how the pandemic, and in particular the new remote working model, has affected team members. We’re used to being told, “Do more with less.” Now that so many have retreated to their home …
We talk a lot about leadership and training on this platform … but if there’s one element that underwrites your ability to both lead and train, it’s trust . Teammates can’t rely on each other without it. Trainees can’t rely on a trainer’s advice and …
Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young
*Question borrowed from Brad Lea , entrepreneur, CEO, and host of the Dropping Bombs podcast.
We left off in Part I with a once-in-a-career opportunity. The chance to prove how awesome the missile operations community could be. My generation’s golden opportunity the make a better world for the crewmembers to come after us. Like my peers in similar units across …
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead & Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
What were you doing last Saturday? Halloween 2020 … an excuse for many families to get out of the house (maybe) and roam the neighborhood, small costumed children leading the way in search of treats coated in chocolate, caramel, or just layers of pure sugar. …
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
War on the Rocks “is a platform for analysis, commentary, debate, and multimedia content on foreign policy and national security issues through a realist lens.” Famous among their many pieces of international relations, security policy, and military operations, are a series of pieces by Colonel …
Juan Ciapessoni, co-founder of strategic branding firm The Electric Factory, wrote in the winter 2018 issue of Success:
I’m always interested in stories of vision and focused leadership and their power to overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable. I just finished reading Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance, a book that chronicles Musk’s transition from a …
Welcome to Enabled Word! My name is Arun Chittur, owner and dedicated teacher, trainer, and coach. Whatever the reason you came upon my site, let me first say thank you . I hope you’ve found something here of interest … and if you’re reading this …
