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Assumptions vs. Reality: Why It Pays to Challenge What You Know
By Major General (Retired) Tony Cucolo, Thursday, October 10, 2024
No one wants to make decisions in the dark – or even partial darkness. We want as much information as possible, yet very frequently, we do not have it and are forced to make assumptions. Like most leaders, I do not like assumptions; they are the unmade bed of decision-making. Just the definition should strike terror in the hearts of leaders facing important choices: an assumption is a belief about a current or future situation that is trusted to be true in the absence of facts. Read More +The Power of Clarity: How Shared Understanding Drives Success
By Major General (Retired) Tony Cucolo, Thursday, October 10, 2024
All leaders face the same challenge: how to achieve shared understanding of a problem to be solved or a policy to be executed among stakeholders who bring fixed and passionately divergent opinions, competing values, and their own biases to the table. It is possibly the most challenging task of attacking a problem, and often where the least effort is applied because it is difficult to do, particularly in today’s environment. Read More +Building Stronger Organizations Through Inclusive Leadership
By Colonel (Retired) Hise Gibson, DBA, Thursday, September 12, 2024
In today's complex business landscape, executives face challenges that mirror those encountered on the battlefield: managing diverse teams across different locations, making high-stakes decisions under pressure, and adapting to rapidly changing circumstances. As a former U.S. Army Aviation Task Force Deputy Commander, I've seen firsthand the power of inclusive leadership in navigating such challenges Read More +Additional Posts
Leading Up: Five Ways to Manage Your Boss with the Army’s Mission Command
By Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Charles Faint, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Read More +
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