Lessons My Brothers Taught Me: How to Transform Your Personal Qualities Into A Successful Business by Charles D. McCarrick weaves personal experiences with timeless business acumen to give would-be business owners a valuable guide to running a successful business. Using Charles’s successful antenna company, Micro-Ant, the book takes the audience through examples of how to […] The post Lessons My Brothers Taught Me Book Review first appeared on Leadership Brown Bag ..read more

Preparing Leadership Educators: A Comprehensive Guide to Theories, Practices, and Facilitation Skills by Jonathan R. Kroll guides leadership instructors through tried and true methods for teaching leadership concepts. This unique approach adds value to the leadership discussion and supports facilitators’ desires to convey their messages. I’ll review some book details, give you the textbook setup, […] The post Preparing Leadership Educators Review first appeared on Leadership Brown Bag ..read more

New officers must learn how to speak AND write SITREPs to best inform their chains of command. You get excellent training on saying STIREPs over the radio during your cadet and early platoon leader time. However, writing a SITREP can be tricky, especially when your leaders oversee and rewrite your products in a garrison environment. […] The post How to Write a SITREP first appeared on Leadership Brown Bag ..read more

Organizing your Army documents is a challenge, especially if you don’t have a system. Also, you need specific documents, especially if you’re in-processing or clearing. The problem with prioritizing your documents is that there are so many of them that it’s challenging to know what you need. Cue the “I Love Me” Book. You may […] The post Setting up Your Army I Love Me Book first appeared on Leadership Brown Bag ..read more

David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell challenges the idea that apparent weaknesses are significant disadvantages to overcoming tremendous odds; conversely, these deficiencies may become someone’s most important strengths. Historical references where the underdog seems outmatched line the pages of this book, including the civil rights movement, policing, […] The post David and Goliath Book Review first appeared on Leadership Brown Bag ..read more

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant invites readers to challenge outdated opinions and knowledge and to favor flexibility over consistency. The book highlights ways to confront biases in your life and how to shape them into powerful tools that serve you better. For the review, you’ll see book […] The post Think Again Book Review first appeared on Leadership Brown Bag ..read more

The military’s new parental leave policy came out on January 4, 2023, in Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 23-001. It establishes the Military Parental Leave Program (MPLP) as it currently stands. Here the eight things you need to know bout the new MPLP: Exceptions to the One-Year Rule There are some exceptions to the one-year rule, but […] The post 8 Things to Know About the Military’s Parental Leave Policy first appeared on Leadership Brown Bag ..read more

Risk is inherent in all military events, trainings, and operations. So, it’s up to leaders to ensure their Soldiers are safe while performing their duties. I’ll answer a few questions about the US Army Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet (DRAW) and then do the walkthrough on building one. Questions Where can I get the DRAW? You […] The post How to: US Army Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet first appeared on Leadership Brown Bag ..read more

Emergent leadership generally involves the concept of leadership as the influence one person has with other people. In other words, leadership transcends position or formal authority. It revolves around a person’s ability to persuade other people to listen to them and do things because they (the friends, team members, “others”) are asked by that individual. […] The post What is Emergent Leadership? first appeared on Leadership Brown Bag ..read more

Surrounded by Narcissists by Thomas Erikson provides insight into recognizing and avoiding toxic behaviors in others. In addition, the book discusses various ways to defend yourself against narcissistic people and to help you thrive in your environments. First, I’ll give you information about the book, give you a synopsis, provide key takeaways, and then conclude. […] The post Surrounded by Narcissists Book Reivew first appeared on Leadership Brown Bag ..read more