Author: Edward Ortiz

Funding the government

Well, it's that time of the year again and the words "government shutdown" are all over the news. Congress is unable to agree on funding the U.S. government as we approach the September 30th deadline. The Legislative Branch has a big leadership problem, and they are not leading with purpose. Bill George said that, "Purpose … Continue reading Funding the government →

The Leader’s Bookshelf

I’m a strong believer in lifelong learning and that you need to master your profession, especially if you are a leader. I know that some people are natural leaders, but leadership can be taught, and professional reading is essential if you want to be an effective leader. General George Patton, for example, spent many hours … Continue reading The Leader’s Bookshelf →

Book Review: How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading

This book, written by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren, is definitely a classic. However, it may not be for everyone. You must love reading, not just for entertainment, but for gaining knowledge in order to truly appreciate the work that these two authors have put together. I started reading this book in 2009 … Continue reading Book Review: How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading →

Stepping Up

"To every man there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for that which would be his finest … Continue reading Stepping Up →

Book Review: The Power of Habit

The Power of Habit - Why we do what we do in life and business by Charles Duhigg I saw this book and I was intrigued by the title, so I decided to purchase it. A couple of people commented on how good the book was while I was waiting at the cash register, and … Continue reading Book Review: The Power of Habit →

Digital Invasion

I’m currently reading the book Battlegrounds by H.R. McMaster. The book provides a good overview of U.S. relationships with Russia, China, South Asia, the Middle East, Iran, and North Korea. It also has a chapter called "Entering the Arena" in which the author discusses technology such as the internet and the use of social media. … Continue reading Digital Invasion →

Normalizing unethical behavior

Many years ago, I read a book titled “bad leadership” by Barbara Kellerman. I learned so much on that book about what bad leadership is and the part that bad followers play to enable it.