If you’re considering whether to apply for squadron command, you might be wondering if you’re ready. Or you’re calculating the cost of command to your family, your mental health, and impact to your career. You’re thinking about the right things — and that alone tells me something important about you.

Here are 10 dos and dont's for leading with vulnerability. Unveil the meaning of authentic leadership and become an inspirational leader.

Why Leaders Need Conversation Starters to Connect With Their Team Getting to know your team can be tricky — especially if you’re an introvert, like me. When you're in a position of leadership and you walk around trying to get to know people, it seems like even small talk can feel awkward. Some team members will jump at the chance to share their accomplishments, while others clam up the moment you walk into the room. That’s where conversation starters for leaders  come in. Th

Why Senior Enlisted Leaders Are Essential to Military Leadership Military commanders carry tremendous responsibility: mission success,...

Leaders are human, therefore imperfect people.

In this post I reflect upon lessons learned during five years of squadron command.

It is important to set the stage correctly to give actionable feedback.

It is important to give actionable feedback to your employees. People can't improve if they don't know how they're doing.

When my two sons play with their train set, they set up wooden tracks in elaborate railways with bridges and elevated paths spread...

Leaders who are unpredictable are difficult to follow. You will be a more effective leader when you are a consistent leader.

Trick question: Would you prefer to work for someone you never see or someone you see all the time? I bet the answer is, "It depends." If...

Have you ever seen those charismatic leaders who have a confident air about them? They move through a room full of people, completely at...