MEMORIAL DAY… reaching out soberly and in gratitude for all those whose lives have been and continue to be spent in protecting our freedoms — those abroad and those at home. Some will be lost today. Others are remembering the cost they and others have paid. Let us take nothing for granted. Silent reflection isContinue reading “MEMORIAL DAY 2025”
Category Archives: Leadership
The Importance of “One” – When the clock is Ticking against planet Earth
Previously we have written about “The Power of One” (this site’s August 5, 2020 post), where we focused on how to be that “one” who makes a difference. Roles may be small or large, obvious or discreet, but there is always something for everyone to do. Not all can be Schindler*; we give as weContinue reading “The Importance of “One” – When the clock is Ticking against planet Earth”
A timely Republishing from 2022…
BREAKTHROUGH LEADERSHIP — the solution to Action Paralysis
Determination, Resolve, Purpose = DRIVE!!! One evening many years ago I was driving the long stretch of California’s coastal 101 Highway that connects the Bay Area to Los Angeles. Dense fog developed at twilight. There were few cars traveling that night. If I’d had a hunch the fog would be so dense, I would haveContinue reading “BREAKTHROUGH LEADERSHIP — the solution to Action Paralysis”
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2021 — COPS: FRIENDS NOT FOES
May 12, 2021 This week as we mark National Police Week, we think it appropriate to preface our annually republished account with some details of the origin of the day. Never in the history of this nation have law officers faced the degrees of ingratitude, opposition and violence we’ve witnessed in recent years. Sincerely servingContinue reading “NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2021 — COPS: FRIENDS NOT FOES”
On FAITH, WAR and STEALTH – Lessons from DUNKIRK for D-DAY, 2024
DUNKIRK Why Lessons from History are Lessons for Today We are reposting our 2022 article on DUNKIRK for D-DAY, 2024. The lessons are pertinent. The events at Dunkirk unfolded early in the war, from May 26th through June 4th, 1940. D-DAY was closer to the final events and occurred on June 6, 1944. One commonContinue reading “On FAITH, WAR and STEALTH – Lessons from DUNKIRK for D-DAY, 2024”
TOUGH DECISIONS: Can Disobedience ever be Right?
December 30, 2018 / Nancy Diraison Teaching children to say, “No”, and when to do so! I’ve always been fascinated with the decision-making process. Making decisions seems to be one of the greatest difficulties in life. Some people, for fear of making mistakes, avoid making decisions as often as possible. Others charge right in andContinue reading “TOUGH DECISIONS: Can Disobedience ever be Right?”
The Power of ONE
Nancy Diraison. February 8, 2019 Conquering Apathy in a world that needs leaders As individuals we too often underestimate the power of our influence. We wait for someone else to take the lead, to solve a problem, to make the sacrifice. Yes, we are all short on time. Our priorities determine how we use ourContinue reading “The Power of ONE”
Real Women Fight Back 