Threat Part 3: Iterative Process and Scenarios
Part 2 discussed an iterative approach to threat assessment and scenario development. This part develops an iterative process as shown in the figure below, as well as an introduction to threat scenario development. The threat development process is a continuous…
Threat Part 2: Component Integration
Part 1 of this series developed the core threat components and noted that they pertain to all organizations, whether military, commercial, educational, charitable, non-governmental (NGO), or political. The components in the function statement: Threat = ƒ(Capability, Capacity, Intent, Socio-cultural, Risk)…
Threats Part 1: Component Introduction
This is an introduction to a more detailed discussion and assessment of threats. Most in the military are familiar with threats from Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield and similar concepts. In the commercial space, we often come across it in…
Trust and Values
Abstract: First a disclaimer: I know little about Charlie Kirk or Turning Point. My only contact is through many, many emails and letters asking me to contribute to Turning Point. I never contributed, mainly because I am concerned that organizations…
The Virtuous Republic, Part 5: Reforging Virtue and the Republic
Figure Credit: Colonial Williamsburg Abstract: The previous parts in this series (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4) showed the US is neither virtuous nor a true republic. So how do we reforge the virtuous republic? We must approach this problem…
The Virtuous Republic, Part 4: Is the US Still a Republic?
Abstract: Ben Franklin replied to the question of what kind of government do we have with “A republic I you can keep it.” Over 200 years later, it looks like his concerns were warranted. The US is barely a republic…
The Virtuous Republic, Part 3: What is a Virtuous Government?
Abstract: We have a problem, one that affects all Americans, regardless of where they fall on the political spectrum. Trust in government is at historic lows, yet reelection rates in the House of Representatives is approximately 97% and over 90%…
The Virtuous Republic Part 2: What is the Best Form of Government to Secure Truth, Justice, Happiness and Free Society
Abstract: What is the optimal form of government to secure truth, justice, and happiness for citizens? I strongly suspect that the founders of the US Republic read Plato and Roman sources and were familiar with Plato’s concerns about democracy. They…
The Virtuous Republic, Part 1: What can we Learn From Attempts at Utopian SocietiesThe Virtuous Republic, Part 1: What can we Learn From Attempts at Utopian Societies
Abstract: History is littered with the remains of broken attempts at utopian societies. To the best of my knowledge, most have failed for one major reason. They rely on virtue, but do not build it into their societies. Utopian leaders…
Virtue-based Leadership, Part 6: Leader Selection and Assessment
Abstract: This part is derived from a chapter from my book, Thrive in the Age Knowledge. Leader selection and assessment is a critical leader task. Unfortunately, it is often based on technical skills or dominated by an HR process that…
