April brings brightness into our lives. Finally it’s warm enough to get outside and enjoy nature’s majesty in full bloom. For me, April also serves as the beginning to my favorite season and “living” activity, fishing. This past weekend, I started the process of getting our small boat ready for the water. In early April, [...]
I didn’t fully understand organizational culture until my assignment as a Tac officer at the United States Military Academy (USMA). During our graduate studies, prior to assuming responsibilities as Tac officers, we used Edgar Schein’s organizational culture concepts as the basis for our learning. I certainly gained an appreciation from these courses how important organizational [...]
Over the course of my 24 year military career, I had the distinct privilege of leading Army units from Platoon to Battalion size. I don’t believe there is any greater honor or profession quite as rewarding as serving with and leading America’s best. Each of these leadership positions had an important role in molding me [...]
Those of us who invest in rental properties need the occasional affirmation. Managing properties presents frequent challenges that can often cause doubt about our decision. For many of us, that positive affirmation comes around this time of year, during tax preparation season. In last week’s blog, I suggested owning real estate is a necessary financial [...]









