COVID19 and the Type III Emergency
With COVID19 making big waves around the world today, it’s time to weigh in on some of the writing on the wall, what we can do about it, and what we can’t.
Collecting Hammers and the Pillars of Skill Building
There’s an adage in the training world; “tools for the toolbox”. but are people really building a complete and useful panoply of skills, or collecting hammers?
Trust your Gut: Reading People
A tremendous amount of what we communicate is done without saying a word. We look at some of the things to look for when interacting with people.
2020: Basic Training for the Decade
Here’s to hoping for a safe, happy, and productive 2021 – while acknowledging that it was very likely the first in a series of very troubled years.
Inauguration Day
A short blog post bringing some perspective to the wider world as we navigate Inauguration Day.
Tier None
In the military and martial culture, “tier 1” refers to the very best – those with the most money and best equipment. We discuss the reality: we’re ‘tier none’.
Spheres of Violence 2: Realistic Conflict Theory
Conflict is a topic that demands our attention, yet few of us know much about it’s roots. We discuss why we’re not as far from ‘Lord of the Flies’ as you think.
Spheres of Violence 3: The Universal Language
Those encouraging violence in our society are trapping us in a deadly game. We discuss the outcomes and consequences of the “Boys of Low Standing” and violence.