Jun.08.2010
by Ed Beakley
What kind of war was it? June 4-7, 1942 Midway- “How do I know, I saw the whole thing backwards!”
Battle of Midway, Commanding Officer, USS Enterprise, Serial 0133 of 8 June 1942
At Sea June 8, 1942
From: The Commanding Officer.
To: The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Via: Commander Task Force Sixteen.
(Rear Admiral R.A. Spruance, U.S. Navy).
Subject: Battle of Midway Island, June 4 – 6, 1942—Report of.
1.) The attack delivered upon enemy carriers by the torpedo squadrons of [...]
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Jun.05.2010
by Ed Beakley
Essential Element of Information for a Culture of Preparedness: They called him “Coach”
If one is to discuss leadership, what it requires to “decide and act” in severe crisis, the journey should start here.
A real love for the hard battle, knowing it offers the opportunity to be at your best when the best is required.
Competiveness: John R Wooden
More reading about Coach Wooden and his “pyramid of success:”
The Official John [...]
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