As we are all painfully aware, legitimate and painful acts of discrimination, sexual harassment and bias have been a serious reality in a great many organizations in the past. Unfortunately, they continue to occur, although most would agree with less frequency. ...
Our country is a nation of immigrants and unless you are a Native American, you are a product of people who came from other countries in search of a better life here in the United States. Notwithstanding the ongoing debates about all of the issues surrounding...
The challenge of protecting the freedom of expression of some while at the same time protecting the rights of others to carry out their daily lives can be quite challenging, especially when the tasks fall into the hands of persons who perceive “rights” not applicable...
I have long said that to the extent I have any wisdom, that most of it is the consequences of my mistakes and my abundance of scar tissue. This article reflects both, and my speculation is that much of what I say will resonate with most of the readers as...
Everybody gets to have a favorite word that sums up their value system, and my favorite word is consequences. Along with consequences, my favorite expression is to “look over the horizon and try to anticipate the multiple consequences of an action before taking...
Having just participated in a law enforcement-military-private business symposium on joint partnerships to make our communities safer, I was tremendously impressed by how military-grade technology can be leveraged in a joint effort with local law enforcement and their...
There are a great many factors which collectively -- to one degree or another -- shape the person we ultimately become; good, bad or otherwise. These obvious factors include, but are not limited to, our upbringing, family influences, education, relationships,...
Society has become a most interesting place in that just about every day is designated a special day for one reason or another, for reasons big, small, unique and -- sometimes – puzzling. Before the summer is over, we will have found reason to celebrate any number of...
In my law enforcement and military careers, I have had the pleasure and honor to award decorations for bravery to numerous wonderful men and women who have risked their lives in the performance of their duties. Having given a great deal of thought to the issue of...
The term that “you never get a second chance to make a good impression” certainly applies to the actions of an executive taking command of an organization. Just having common sense and good intentions are not enough, as there are actions and behaviors that are...