by Vincent | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog, Business Skills, Force Multiplier, Genius Maker, Professional Development, The Steely System
As a Marine Corps Logistics Officer, I’ve enjoyed managing the business of the Marine Corps in various capacities since I was commissioned in 1992. When I was 28 years old, I was responsible for literally millions of dollars of equipment and assets. It’s amazing what... 
by Vincent | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, Business Skills, Professional Development, Uncategorized
Reflect for a moment… Focus on the metaphors which these two words bring to mind… First, the gladiator. Many of us see Russell Crowe, and his recent depiction of the gladiator warrior on the big screen. Strong, resilient, capable, idealistic, balanced. The gladiator... 
by Vincent | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog, Business Skills, Force Multiplier, Professional Development
I’m sitting here in the Delta Crown Room, waiting on my flight from LAX to Sydney, looking forward to a 15 hour journey, in a big, air-conditioned, pressurized tin-can at 35,000 feet. It was tough getting to this point… I’d planned this trip about three months ago,... 
by Vincent | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog, Business Skills, Growth, Professional Development
Lessons learned today on focus and leadership: It’s imperative that we lighten our burden, so that we can effectively manage our load in the midst of dynamics which require our focus. Whether that focus be during demanding times, which require our endurance and... 
by Vincent | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog, Business Skills, Force Multiplier, Genius Maker, Personal Development, Professional Development, The Steely System
The word “leadership” is practically an overused cliché these days. Some people believe that America’s politicians are leaders (mostly NOT), and the definition of REAL leadership has grown fuzzy and illusive. From my perspective as an extreme leader, leadership is... 
by Vincent | Sep 18, 2017 | Business Skills, Force Multiplier, Genius Maker
I’m beginning to think that having a high standard of performance excellence is actually an affliction in this society. I’m encountering more and more people that lack the basic competence to do the job they’ve been assigned, nor do they have an ethic or desire to... 