Articles
I have authored hundreds of articles over time. Some were written and never published, others were published in U.S. and European Journals, while some were published on my LinkedIn site to support my work while assisting retiring military officers to secure executive level jobs in the private sector through my work as CEO of the Center for Transitional Leadership. I have chosen the following for your information.
H. Ross Perot, Sr., CGSC Foundation’s Benefactor, Dies at 89
At a Command and General Staff College Foundation board of trustees meeting in 2007, Mark “Ranger” Jones told me that he knew Ross Perot and would make an introduction, thus began a 2-year journey to cultivate a relationship with one of the world’s most interesting individuals.
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Mission Complete
After six years of helping senior military professionals find leadership positions in the private sector, we are shutting down operations.
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Life-Long Learning: A Path to Success
I joined the Army at 17 years of age, a junior college drop out with poor grades and little ambition. The Army seemed like a good idea at the time. Little did I know that experienced drill sergeants and cocky young officers would shape my life in ways that would put me on a solid path to success.
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If You’re Within Two Years of Leaving Military Service, This is a Must-Read Book for You.
This book was written by a veteran and retired business executive for transitioning military professionals and veterans seeking leadership positions in the private sector. This is a no-nonsense field guide written in a lively and engaging style.
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The Changing Nature of the American Way of War
As American advisors go back to Iraq, I am reminded that President Truman sent the first American advisors to Vietnam in May 1950 and established the military assistance and advisory group (MAAG) in Saigon in September that year. We all know how that war turned out 25 years later.
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