“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate, and doubt to offer a solution everybody can understand.” – Colin Powell LODD: Major Incidents: History:

It is my Third Birthday! I recently celebrated the anniversary of the day of my birth a bit ago. Today I celebrate my second chance at life! Three years ago at about 07:00, I began what was to be almost a 10 hour operation to transplant my liver. I will be eternally greatful to my […]

“It is necessary for us to learn from others’ mistakes. You will not live long enough to make them all yourself.” – Admiral Hyman G. Rickover LODD: History:

“The best leader is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and the self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” – Theodore Roosevelt LODD: History:

Any commander who fails to exceed his authority is not of much use to his subordinates. – Arleigh Burke LODD: History:

Your first and foremost job as a leader is to take charge of your own energy and then help to orchestrate the energy of those around you. – Peter F. Drucker LODD: Major Incidents:

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln LODD: History:

“A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.” – Arnold H. Glasow LODD: History:

We all identify as “Firefighters”, from the “Boot” to the “Chief”, we all all Firefighters. I think this is a great thing! But, it can have it’s down side as well. We all have to remember, each time we get promoted, it is like starting a new job. We all have to learn our way. […]

“In leadership, there are no words more important than trust. In any organization, trust must be developed among every member of the team if success is going to be achieved.” – Mike Kryzewski LODD: History: