Special Operations Leadership
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How Hard is Jumpmaster School?
Let’s see how hard or difficult the US Army Jumpmaster Course is by discussing Prerequisites, the Jumpmaster Pretest, School Options, Food / Sleep / Physical Training, the Curriculum, Testing Requirements, and Stress Training. ——————————- Do you want to get into great shape or prepare for the physical challenges of military service? Check […]
Special Operations Teammates -vs- Your Friends & Colleagues. The Law of Proximity. Better Friends?
Need better Friends and Colleagues? Let’s talk about members of a Special Operations Team and what we can learn from these teams that will make our jobs and lives better. Then we will discuss the “law of proximity” and I’ll give you some great life advice about friends and colleagues. ——————————- Do […]
Would You Quit Special Operations or Military Training? Top 6 Reasons Others Do
Let’s examine the top 6 reasons that candidates quit Special Operations training and then discuss ways that you can mitigate these “reasons for quitting” in order to be more successful. ——————————- Do you want to get into great shape or prepare for the physical challenges of military service? Check out my 12 week […]
Exit Strategy / End State – What can we Learn from Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, Korea, and WW1?
Regardless of what side of the political spectrum you are from… I think we all can agree that if we would have had a better exit strategy, we wouldn’t see the terrible situation now unfolding in a country where we have spent trillions and lost thousands. And so let’s talk about End State / Exit […]
The Ranger Creed
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more Elite Soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, […]
Military Leadership during Special Operations & Military Training – How to Be a Better Leader?
Being a leader in the military requires a special skill set. But being a leader while going through military training requires some important variations. Let me give you my recommendations for the leadership variances and nuances that you should use to be successful while going through training. Do you want to get into […]
Military Leadership – How to Be a Good Follower
Let’s take a few minutes to discuss ways that you can be a better follower… knowing that being a better follower will eventually help make you a better leader. Do you want to get into great shape or prepare for the physical challenges of military service? Check out my 12 week fitness program: […]
Every Living Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the United States of America’s highest and most-prestigious personal military decoration that may be awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. As of September 11th, 2020 – there have been 3507 recipients. 69 of these heroes are still alive. Images used with […]
Principles of War – by Life is a Special Operation
Let’s take a look at the 9 “Principles of War” & see how they apply not only to the military but also to your business, family and team… Mass, Objective, Offensive, Security, Economy of Force, Maneuver, Unity of Command, Surprise & Simplicity. Do you want to get into great shape or prepare for […]
“Extreme Ownership” Leadership Book Review
This is an Executive Summary of the Best Leadership Lessons from Jocko Willink and Leif Babin’s book “Extreme Ownership…how US Navy SEALs Lead and Win.” As a retired Army Special Forces officer, my natural tendency is to give Navy SEALs a hard time. But I‘ve got to give them respect. These guys nailed it. They […]