Jun
09
The Moment The West Won, and the Soviet Union Lost
The most critical moment of the Cold War didn’t happen in Berlin
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Global
Economics, Politics, Technology, War & Peace
Jun
09
Measuring Greatness
In basketball and life.
2 min read
May
29
Rituals, Artifacts, and Honoring The Dead
All great institutions have rituals and artifacts, but the American military has more than most.
1 min read
May
18
Be Ruthless in One Way
Instead, entrepreneurs should focus on high-value activities — the repeatable behaviors that directly improve your business.
1 min read
May
18
Building a Differentiated Network
Be there to make decisions, solve problems, and build coalitions
1 min read
May
09
My Personal Maze
Although I’m in my mid-thirties, my life really started about fifteen years ago.
1 min read
May
04
The View From Beijing
China’s confidence is growing
2 min read
May
04
John Whitehead and Purpose-Driven Leadership
Measured by his peers’ opinions and memories, John Whitehead was a giant.
1 min read
Apr
26
The Single Worst Leadership Trait
The most difficult people to deal with are those who lack self-awareness.
1 min read
Apr
26
Don’t Make This One Mistake
Since 1776, the United States Marine Corps’ lead element — the group that directly accomplishes the organization’s mission — has been its infantryman.
1 min read