Leadership Archives

The 4 Types of Military Orders

by Chris Hernandez | Dec 25, 2018 | Op-Eds | Leadership, Military Matters, WTAF

In our modern “good idea fairy” military, I think most orders fall into this category. And that’s a good thing because these easy to duck without getting in trouble or starting a fight. If you work on a staff, probably 70% of your orders are Type 3s, and at least 20% Type 2s. Most staff-related Type 3s can be dodged by throwing out phrases like “We’re nearing full implementation of the synergistic integration phasedown timeline,” then leaving the room while your boss marvels at your amazing skills.

Op-Ed: The White Shirt Effect

by BBC-Guest | Oct 2, 2016 | Op-Eds | Leadership, On The Job

Today's guest op-ed comes from the Odd Angry Scotsman. He was a Marine, then a Soldier, and now has been an active police officer in a large American metropolitan city for more than two decades. This was originally written over the summer and has been reposted here...

Roman Redux: Five Leadership Lessons from the Legions (NNSFW)

by Mad Duo | Aug 11, 2016 | Assorted Ramblings | Anachrobellum, Leadership

“The long existence of the Roman Empire had everything to do with the legions. While the legions were strong, Rome was strong. Conversely, the disintegration of the Late Empire had everything to do with the disintegration of the legions as effective fighting...