Author Archives: CrazyDocCummings

Listen to the jungle.

Unique Leadership Axiom: know the subtle details of the environment in which you operate; they will give you warning of unwanted change.






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You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have.

Unique Leadership Axiom: Empty pockets, Empty hands.






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Never Leave A Buddy Behind

Unique Leadership Axiom: If You Leave A Buddy Behind, You Are The Enemy! Children are self-centered survivalists. When they are choosing up sides for a sandlot football or baseball game they try to leave behind the ones who are least … Continue reading






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The Rock in My Shoe: Wounded Warrior






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No Excuses

Unique Leadership Axiom: Winners make no excuses.[i]






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Own the Night

Unique Leadership Axiom: Acquire the tools that give you vision to win. “Own the night” is jargon which came from “WE OWN THE NIGHT”, a slogan. Slogans are another layer of jargon; they are the public face of the private … Continue reading






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Army Officers Never Carry An Umbrella.

Unique Leadership Axiom: Leaders detest treachery and all of its symbols.






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Sergeants Run The Army, Generals Run The War.

Unique Leadership Axiom: Day-To-Day Life is a local affair, but over the long haul the motivating decisions are made at the top.






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Train the Same as You Fight

Unique Leadership Axiom: Habits Win! (Or Loose…) Whatever you do, you have trained and practiced to be your best. As a soldier you have been through basic and now you are in advanced training. You are going to be a … Continue reading






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Why is Master Sergeant a military rank?

Unique Leadership Axiom: Winning is not about your label, it is about MASTERY! Master Sergeant is the eighth rank up from the entry level in the Army.  For this and every military rank there is a plethora of mandatory skills … Continue reading






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