From the Field

Leadership writing that actually helps.

Practical articles on leading under pressure, building high-performing teams and developing the habits that make good managers great. The same frameworks from the course — applied to real situations.

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Educating returned soldiers Jul 15, 2026

Hurricane Sandy was bearing down on Philadelphia in the winter of 2012, and for the first time in my adult life, I was out of money. I had just emptie...

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How to Transform Jul 15, 2026

A guide for transitioning from military to business.

This is a Part 1 of a short series on my tips for transitioning from military to business.

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We lost in Afghanistan by having no plan to win Jul 15, 2026

Career diplomats and soldiers will tell you that war is complex. It’s not: groups of armed humans apply force against each other to exact benefits for...