I write to reveal "Ground Truth" or Cultural Elements based upon my diverse skills and experiences. 

Jobs Lead to Peace, If....

Jon and I feature Steven Koltai on a recent episode of the Break It Down Show. Steven is an entrepreneur and author. Steve caught my attention at a recent World Affairs Council meeting in San Francisco. Steven’s
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The Indelible Stone

Jon and I reached our 100th episode of the Break It Down Show. The milestone is marked by our guest, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Sly Stone. He 
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Reducing Violence is About Not Grabbing a Gun

Like the rest of us, I was rocked by the tragic shooting in Orlando this past week. I was disappointed in the hyperbolic op-eds from “gunaphobes” here and here that 
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On Female Empowerment/Engagement and Ethics

I recently delivered an academic paper, with co-author Dr. Richard Ledet, at Ft. Leavenworth’s Command General Staff College’s, 
2016 Ethics Symposium.
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Anthony's Arena Interview

This week I was a guest on Anthony Iannarino's show, "In the Arena."  Anthony and I have had hours of great conversations about business and the human dynamic. 
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With Nite Train Bombing the Green Zone

Today on the Break It Down Show, we discuss with “Nite Train” what it’s like to be an interpreter with US forces in Iraq.  Why is this show important?  It turns out modern
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The Song of Scott and Johnny

​Today on the Break It Down Show, Jon and I feature American Sniper author Scott McEwen along with Code Name: Johnny Walker author, Johnny Walker. For the uninitiated, Johnny Walker (not 
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That Face that Launched 10 Million Clicks

On a recent episode of the Break It Down Show, Jon and I featured musician Nataly Dawn. Apart from currently working as a solo artist, Nataly is also in a band with her husband Jack Conte. 
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Seeing the Lean

Our guest on today’s Popping the Bubbl is Elissa Shevinsky. Elissa from the jump, has been creating, founding, leading, and influencing people
​in the tech world. She’s the
author of “Lean Out,” 
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​A Culture of Rejection

22 veterans a day kill themselves. On my appearance on Mohr Stories—a great episode btw @jayMohr is awesome—Jay and I got into veteran suicide and the causes. In particular, Read More

Anne Smedinghoff Didn't Have to Die Part 2

Last week I wrote about the tragedy of Anne Smedinghoff, who died on a patrol in Qalat Afghanistan.  This is part 2 of the story-- My intention here is to illustrate HOW? rather
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​PRT and State Department Ignorance Fails Us All

Anne Smedinghoff died on a patrol in AFG.  The patrol she was on was out to get photos of Americans distributing books to Afghan Children.
​The problem is...
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