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Bad Leadership - A Look In Retrospect
I recently asked you all for input on what things you think make for a "bad leader". I took your comments, added my own thoughts, and this is the result. Now I want to preface this by saying that I have had the opportunity to lead many Soldiers at the team, squad, and platoon level. Additionally, I have worked in some non traditional areas where leadership can be challenging. Some of you have worked either for me or with me, and I admit I am not, and have not always been the best leader, although I had always tried to be the best possible out of respect for my profession and those in my care. This post is being written in retrospect, taking into account all of the things I have learned and wish I knew earlier. click below to continue reading full blog
A Brief History of Memorial Day
The American Civil War ended on April 9th, 1865, and approximately 13 months later, the first observance of Memorial Day occurred. It began as women visited the graves of their sons, fathers, husbands, and brothers to lay flowers on or beside their gravestones. In the 1860’s, print media was the standard for spreading information, and word had developed of such observances for the dead men of the Civil War and many towns shadowed these women's' example. The first national celebration was held in 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery where the bones of both Confederate and Union soldiers were laid. It was a day of remembrance for the fallen, no matter which side of the conflict, all American’s were honored with flowers and a flag by their respective gravestones, suggesting unity and perhaps some healing had taken place in the again, United States.
