Leaders: Have You Ever Said “That’s An Order?” “I never said that.” In a recent interview with General Colin Powell, that was his answer to the traditional belief that a military leader had only to say, “That’s an order.” The interviewer seemed a little surprised. After all, wasn’t that how military leaders made …
Tag Archive: military leadership
Jul 09 2013
Benefits of Military Leadership Development
Benefits of Military Leadership Development My military experience is a big part of my understanding of great leadership. I truly believe that the main reason the U.S. military is consistently ranked as one of the most respected institutions in the country is their approach to leadership development. Don’t take my word for it …
May 11 2010
Does Military Leadership Translate To The Business World?
Several of us were standing around a table discussing the good and bad of young people in the workplace. When a member of the group complained that his young workers were not as productive as he wished and just didn’t seem to be able to “get it,” I suggested a technique to lead …
