How Does Fitness Training in the Military Develop Leadership Skills?

Introduction The military has always been a testing ground for strong leaders. One key aspect of this development is physical fitness training. Not is this a tough and physical style of workout, it also shapes strong minds and characters. Military fitness goes beyond basic exercise. It includes intense workouts, team challenges, and gruelling endurance tests.… Read More

Wrong Tune…

“Leadership is the courage to admit mistakes, the vision to welcome change, the enthusiasm to motivate others, and the confidence to stay out of step when everyone else is marching to the wrong tune.” E.M. Estes (1916-1988) Elliot Marantette “Pete” Estes was an American automotive engineer and executive; he is best known as the fifteenth… Read More

Unselfish Honesty…

“The characteristic which higher command always looks for in any officer is honesty. Honesty in thought, word, and deed. Second to honesty and courage of purpose, I would place an unselfish attitude as the greatest attribute of a leader. Place the care and protection of the men first; share their hardships without complaint and when… Read More

The Meaning of Leadership…

“Leadership, if the word has any meaning at all, is a characteristic which inheres in individuals who have energy, faith, and ability in unusual degree.” Henry M. Wriston (1889 to 1978) Henry Merritt Wriston was an American educator, presidential advisor, and served as president at both Brown University and Lawrence University.