Back in January I served up a steaming hot helping of Fan Theory related to the Marvel Living Universe. (MLU? It’s my term and a better one than “Marvel Cinematic Universe”. I mentioned it here.) Minor spoilers ahead for The Avengers and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Still with me? Excellent! Let’s get our geek on!
Total Internet Domination, One Post At A Time
My digital world has expanded — ever so slightly — again. I will occasionally post pieces from this blog over to the blog at RallyPoint. I’ve often referenced my time on active duty in the US Air Force. No surprise — my military service was a key experience in my life. It certainly shaped my perspective on leadership. I’ve leveraged many lessons learned in the service into success in my post-military career.
Filed under Open Notebook
When Is An Open Door Not An Open Door?
Six months after I left active duty with the US Air Force, I was thrilled to be hired by Wal-Mart into a leadership role in their Logistics division. I had operated as a leader in smaller groups in the USAF and could not wait to apply my military experience into a civilian career. Everything looked good – except for that pesky Open Door policy that Wal-Mart was committed to…
Filed under Essays
Vocabulary For Leaders, Words Three and Four
I’ve just returned to work after a vacation with family and dear friends from my US Air Force days. One of those friends, James (quoted here) has recently retired from active duty. In one of our customary late night socializing sessions, C-Dog asked James, as James was discussing his post-military career plans, what he was good at. James’ response?
Leading people.
Ah ha! A favorite theme! Maybe time for a quick observation on another essential element of leadership: appreciation. Continue reading
Filed under Essays
Please Ensure Your Freedom Meets the Approved Parameters
Friend-o, we got us a dilemma here. What if my Expression is standing on the outside taking pictures of inane bureaucracy?
That’s okay. I prefer my Expression free-range as opposed to cage-raised.
July 28, 2014 · 9:37 pm
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