Dale Wilson

Defining the Profession of Arms and Its Foundational Commitments  In the military, the Profession of Arms is more than a job. It is a solemn commitment to a set of enduring principles that guide behavior, decision-making, and leadership. These principles form the bedrock of military professionalism. These foundational principles not only define military service but also offer valuable insights…

In the chaos of daily operations, it’s easy to get lost in tactical firefighting. Yet the best military leaders know that victory belongs to those who think beyond the next hill. The same is true for business leaders today. To build organizations that thrive, not just survive, leaders must lift their gaze from the immediate to the strategic. Strategic leadership is not about abandoning the…

Ask any seasoned military leader about their priorities, and you’re likely to hear a phrase repeated like a mantra: ‘Mission first, people always.’ Balancing the drive for results with the care of your team is not a contradiction, it’s the heart of enduring leadership. Whether on the front lines or in a Fortune 500 company, leaders who master this balance achieve results without sacrificing their…

In the military, command presence is not a luxury, it is a necessity. On the battlefield, lives, missions, and the cohesion of units depend on a leader’s ability to inspire confidence, provide clear direction, and project calm under pressure. The ability to lead in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous conditions (often referred to as “VUCA” environments) determines not only the success of…

In a world where tradition and timeless virtues lay the foundation for growth and leadership, two academies stand as beacons for shaping character and courage: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the United States Military Academy at West Point. While one belongs to the magical realm and the other to the realm of discipline and duty, the principles that drive students at both…

We have lost a giant in the ranks of great military leaders throughout history.  General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr., who commanded the U.S.-led international coalition to drive Saddam Hussein’s forces out of Kuwait in 1991, died on Thursday, December 27, in Tampa, Fla., of complications from pneumonia, according to press reports.  This comes as a shock and surprise because this larger than life…