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Building a Framework for Strategic Success
In today's rapidly changing world, having a strategic framework is essential for organizations to achieve long-term success. No matter...
4 days ago3 min read


Unlocking the Potential of Strong Leadership Skills
Leadership skills are essential in today’s fast-paced world. They empower individuals to inspire others, navigate challenges, and drive...
Jun 94 min read


De-Icing Fluid in Africa — Lessons from a Misunderstood Mission
In the spring of 2002, during my first deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, I found myself at the center of a logistical...
Jun 43 min read


The Future of Defense Acquisition: Priorities Shift in Air Refueling
By Marc Ayala | Second in Command Consulting March 31, 2025 In a major shift that reveals much about the future of defense acquisition,...
Apr 13 min read


The 9 Critical Skills of Exceptional Leaders
Leadership is an abstract idea. It is something that seems to be a character trait that people are born with. You might come across...
Mar 1010 min read


The Leadership Lessons I Learned from an Air Force Training Exercise—and How They Still Impact Me as a Leader Today
Years have passed since I left active service as a U.S. Air Force pilot, yet some lessons resonate more profoundly with time.
Feb 55 min read


What Do Employees Really Want?
Looking back on my time as an Air Force officer and pilot, one of the things I can appreciate now is the level of responsibility the...
Jan 65 min read
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