Dale Wilson

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In my previous blog post, I wrote a review of The Warrior's Compass: Finding Direction for Life, Leadership, and Legacy by Jeffrey Rybold. The book inspired me to expand on its central premise: leadership is not about moving faster or doing more, but about staying aligned with your values, purpose, and direction amid the pressures and demands of life. In this article, I explore the practical principles, daily habits, and actionable strategies the book offers to prevent drift, maintain clarity, build resilience, and lead with intentionality. Whether guiding a team, an organization, or your own journey, these insights provide a toolkit for navigating uncertainty and cultivating a lasting legacy.

The Warrior's Compass: A Leadership Toolkit for Navigating Drift, Direction, and Legacy

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In this edition of Command Performance Leadership, I review *The Warrior's Compass: Finding Direction for Life, Leadership, and Legacy* by Jeffrey Rybold. More than a traditional leadership book, *The Warrior's Compass* explores the importance of alignment, purpose, and intentional living in a world that often rewards speed over direction. Drawing on lessons from leadership, service, and personal reflection, Rybold challenges readers to consider whether they are simply moving forward—or moving forward in the right direction. In this review, I examine the book's core themes, leadership insights, writing style, and overall impact, offering readers a thoughtful perspective on a work that encourages recalibration rather than reaction. If leadership, personal growth, and legacy matter to you, this is a review worth reading.

The Warrior's Compass: A Field Guide for Life, Leadership, and Legacy

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The Parallels Between National Security and Business Resilience: Why Leaders Must Think Beyond the Bottom Line

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The Profession of Arms: What Corporate Leaders Can Learn About Duty and Commitment

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…

The Profession of Arms: What Corporate Leaders Can Learn About Duty and Commitment

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Strategic Leadership in a Tactical World: Lessons for Business Leaders

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…

Strategic Leadership in a Tactical World: Lessons for Business Leaders

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Mission First, People Always: The Balancing Act of Leadership

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…

Mission First, People Always: The Balancing Act of Leadership

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Command Presence in the Boardroom: Translating Battlefield Leadership to Business Success

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…

Command Presence in the Boardroom: Translating Battlefield Leadership to Business Success

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Hogwarts and West Point: Unveiling the Shared Virtues of Magical and Military Academies

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…

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Well, look at that. They're using provocative advertising to entice male bunnies to buy these carrots.

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Throughout our Nation’s history, ordinary men and women have left the safe bounds of their normal lives to set out to do extraordinary deeds. These sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers departed their families and the comforts of home to join something greater than themselves, in a noble tradition of patriotism and pride for the purpose of fighting to protect our way of life. On this Memorial Day, everyday, we shall never forget those who never came home.

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The Leader Who Was General H. Norman Schwarzkopf

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…

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Spent much of the day @grimsorchard for their #FallFestival picking apples and selecting pumpkins in the pumpkin patch. (at Grim's Orchard & Family Farms)

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It's the time of year when pumpkins win the hearts of many. Here's a pumpkin who won mine; my grand-daughter, Haley.

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When #Mummy's sleeping, DON'T wake her up!

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My grandson is ready to watch his favorite #NFL #footbal team, the @philadelphiaeagles, win tonight in #MondayNightFootball.

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This is why I couldn't get back into bed this morning for a few extra winks of sleep. Bojangles took over my side of the bed.

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"Rock me momma like a wagon wheel" Scott Bellfy & Co. cover @DariusRucker, while my grandson dances, at #PalmerDays. (at Palmer Days Fairview Park)