All good leaders are effective storytellers—because they must communicate their story constantly. They understand all of the dynamics of a good story. Through his own experience as a senior Army Special Forces officer who has operated throughout the world’s war and crisis zones, and a novelist, John’s leadership keynote, “The Enduring Value of Storytelling” shows […]
Tag Archives: stories
05
Sep
Sep
Do you know the story of Colonel Edward Cross at Gettysburg? The monument to him and the 5th New Hampshire Volunteers is one of the really fascinating accounts to come out of the battle. An extraordinary leader!
23
Aug
Aug
Sallie was the brave and loyal brindle pitbull that stood by her fellow soldiers of the 11th Pennsylvania for almost three years in some of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War. Here is her story, commemorated on the 11th Pennsylvania Memorial at Oak Hill on the Gettysburg Battlefield. TAGS: battle, sallie, gettysburg, 11thPA, 11thpennsylvania, […]
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Jul
Jul
Ciri and I had the privilege to meet this Korean War Veteran today. His name is John Goedeke. He was a Soldier in the 34th Infantry Regiment. The 34th was the first full American regiment deployed in combat in the Korean War—and they suffered grievous casualties during the war because they were not given the […]
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Jul
Jul
A fun morning today sharing my story with 100 men and women at the Towson University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute! Great questions, great conversations and insightful discussions on a whole range of topics. The message? Tell Your Story! We all have one. Many thanks Ciri Fenzel for being there and for all of her support […]