THE NEXT BIG TREND: Pooled Sovereignty by Oliver DeMille I recently spent two days in a Barnes and Noble reading the bestsellers on current trends and issues. I do this as often as I can—at least three times a year. Sometimes I emphasize business bestsellers, and other times I focus on political books. When I was too ill to do these visits … [Read more...]
The Summer of 2012
April 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
What to Expect as the Year Heats Up By Oliver DeMille The temperatures are rising for summer, not just literally but also in politics, economics and culture. There are several important trends that are sure to influence the months ahead, and indeed the summer of 2012 promises to be both historic and memorable. Each of us should consider … [Read more...]
Right vs. Cool
April 4, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Upcoming Elections By Oliver DeMille Weeks ago I wrote an article about two kinds of voters in modern America, the traditionalists (who vote mostly based on issues) and the literalists (who vote pragmatically). The response has been both widespread and interesting. The feedback made it clear that a lot of independent voters understood and … [Read more...]
The New Challenge of Governments
February 29, 2012 by 7 Comments
By Oliver DeMille Globalization is changing the demand on governments around the world. Since the advent of the nation-state in 1648, the purpose of national government has been to protect its citizens from attack by international forces and domestic criminals. Local government has focused on providing the various needs of citizens as deemed … [Read more...]
Two Kinds of Voters
February 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
By Oliver DeMille There are two kinds of voters: Traditionalists and Pragmatists. Knowing the difference is vital—especially during election years. It helps us be better voters and guardians of freedom. The 2012 elections—local, state, and national—are pivotal to freedom. If we learn to understand the differences between these types of … [Read more...]
Leaders Break the Cycle of Learned Helplessness
January 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward Here is a portion of the Adversity Quotient Resolution chapter from my new book RESOLVED: 13 Resolutions for LIFE. Learned Helplessness, by definition, is a learned behavior; therefore, it can also be an unlearned behavior. This is exactly what leaders do for other people, helping them unlearn poor attitudes, … [Read more...]
Choose your Money View; Don’t let it Choose You
January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Chris Brady "World View" is a term recently popularized by philosophers and media pundits who debate spiritual and political matters. It refers to the lens through which people see (and therefore interpret) the world around them. All information and observations must pass through this lens and be colored by one's World … [Read more...]
What to Look for in 2012
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille Here are some things to consider in 2012, several possible trends which could make significant changes in our world by the end of the year ahead: 1-Barring major events, the news of 2012 will most likely be all about the election, especially the presidential election. But the real potential for election change will be in the … [Read more...]
Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast
December 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Kevin Mogavero One of the best soldiers I met during my time in the Army was First Sergeant Zackary. He was my First Sergeant during our deployment to Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom. I’m sure you remember when we invaded Afghanistan and then, a short time later, we declared war with Iraq. My unit deployed the day we declared that … [Read more...]
The Leadership Search
December 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward I searched for him half my life, named with an uncommon sound. I looked for him around the world, but this person refused to be found. Thankfully, I discovered him, the good news is, you can too. However, it won’t be easy, as he reveals himself to just a few. You can search our government assemblies, and only … [Read more...]
