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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Mar.25.2010
by Ed Beakley
EEI#32 "What kind of a war…?" – The Scent of Weakness
There was a time when Americans seemed to view suicide attacks as a sign of the complete conviction of the enemy, an immutable dedication to their cause that many people found terrifying and cause for soul-searching. “What could we have done to provoke such anger?” Yet with time, American views of suicide attacks have matured [...]
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Mar.07.2010
by Ed Beakley
EEI#30 Leadership – First follower
Essential Elements of Information for a Culture of Preparedness
We continue to discuss the idea of “team of leaders.” This video well worth your time. Thanks to John Robb at Global Guerrilllas. See his site for comments.
But let’s take this one step further into the context of ”What kind of war” determination as impacting how we [...]
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Oct.11.2009
by Ed Beakley
EEI#14 Return of the Jedi
Essential Elements of Information for a Culture of Preparedness
Prior to Desert Storm, Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf created a small cell of four majors and a colonel to act as his intimate “brain trust” to plan his campaign. The group became known as the “Jedi Knights.” All were graduates of the School of Advanced Military Studies, essentially [...]
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