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The impact of toxic leadership on an organization is greater than anyone can possibly quantify with numbers. Over the past 26 years of military service, I have witnessed and seen more than my fair share of toxic leadership that have forced soldiers with potential out. There were times when I was able to impact this style of lazy leadership as I call it. However, most times due to rank being involved there was only minimal I could do. The worst case of toxic leadership I was aware of from afar…

It’s five o’clock sharp when I walk into the restaurant, embracing the warmth of the heaters and the mix of chatter overpowering the sounds of the grill and coffee machine. The warm lighting from the light fixtures hanging above every table sets the tone for large gatherings and romantic date nights in contrast to the mix of Spanish and indie pop music that plays together in harmony. Customers gather around the counters, trying to put in the last orders to the cashiers, as the workers starts to…

During the middle of my second year in JROTC, I earned a promotion to the rank of platoon leader. Although excited to begin, I had to face the hard challenge of speaking in front of people, establishing my own authority, and battling my own indecisiveness. During my installation as a platoon leader, I made a collection of minor mistakes, particularly in where I stood, how to march in, and what to do with my platoon. When giving commands, I had a severe stutter. I failed to voice my authority…

In 1888 Van Gogh created The Night Café using oil paints on a canvas. It's title alone depicts it almost to a tee, however, what one might envision without seeing it would be completely subjective. The same concept can be applied to what one feels when looking at this work. The painting depicts a very eerie room with colors that clash and are almost painful to look at. However, you’re drawn in by a man standing off in the corner of the room who appears to be staring at you. He almost looks as…

skills that possess the ability to listen to one another during any stressful situation. All members on the team need to be exemplary, and possess the right attributes and core competencies, to develop concepts on follow up missions. Commanders and staff members need to have the knowledge and ability to use their plethora of military tools that are provided for them. Tools, such as Troop leading procedures (TLP) and the military decision making process (MDMP), to successfully reach timelines and…

As I stroll though the parking lot with the sun blasting its rays in my eyes and beads of sweat casually running down my face, I spot a small garden in front of The Whiskey Cake building. The garden, systematically placed right next to the front door, is filled with fully grown herbs like: rosemary, cilantro, basil, and mint. The small garden represents a simple principle the owners of The Whiskey Cake revolve their restaurant around, always keep the ingredients fresh and local. As I step into…

Gail Halvorsen was the tremendous ¨Berlin Candy Bomber¨ he was born on October 10, 1920 Salt Lake City, UT he was a colonel in the Royal Air Force, he later on returned to the Army Air Corps and was assigned flight duties. Gail grew up on a small farm in Utah and Idaho, he graduated Bear River High School. Gail Halvorsen was married to Alta Jolley in 1949-1999 then they got into a divorce, and later on he married Lorraine Pace. in 1939. Gail earned a private pilot licence under the non-collage…

Consumers usually think in purchasing products only when they are needed. However, reality shows opposite theory: consumers buy most of the goods and services because they think they need them when they really do not. This process can be the effect of the use of adequate advertising to the appropriate audience involving a new landmark of marketing called neuromarketing which is in charge of developing potential thoughts and feelings in consumers. Thus, neuromarketing goals look for the best…

The second battle of Bull Run also known as the “Second Battle of Manassas” was Larger in scale than the first. There were four primary generals, General Robert E. Lee, Major General John Pope, and Major General George B. McClellan. It had four times the amount of casualties than the original Battle of Bull Run. Taken place in Northern Virginia it was a battle between Union and Confederate Armies on August 28-30 1862. John Pope led the Union army, and on the Confederate side General Robert E.…

VICKSBURG: A TIPPING POINT IN THE CIVIL WAR USAACE NCOA SSG Chad M. West 15Z SLC 17-003 SFC Maradol The Battle of Vicksburg was a collective land and naval battle that ensured a strategic location for the Union Army (Burden, 2000). Although, not as well-known as the Battle of Gettysburg or Fort Sumter, this was a tremendous victory for the Union Army as it helped to establish a much needed supply chain. Also, to note, the actual timeframe of the battle only lasted a couple of months,…