Discover how 24/7 customer service and centralized one-stop support elevate satisfaction, loyalty, and brand reputation in today’s on-demand world.

Discover how the U.S. Navy is revolutionizing warfare through OCDSS, a powerful AI-driven software that simulates and optimizes drone swarms across air, sea, and underwater missions.

As Iran threatens to halt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. Navy veteran reflects on his time during Operation Earnest Will and the enduring importance of freedom of navigation.

A recent US military strike against Iran adds fuel to growing global tensions. In this blog, we connect the dots between this event, the ominous Doomsday Clock, and the lasting wisdom in Sting’s Cold War anthem “Russians.”

A recent proposal in the U.S. Senate has sparked concern among conservationists and local officials, as it calls for the sale of over 3 million acres of public land across the Western U.S.—including areas surrounding Grand Teton National Park. While the park itself isn't up for sale, the surrounding public lands are vital to wildlife migration, clean water, and the local economy. Environmental advocates warn that selling these lands could fragment crucial wildlife corridors and damage ecosystems. Despite claims that the move would support affordable housing, local leaders argue it would more likely fuel luxury development and worsen the housing crisis. Conservationists are urging the public to speak out and demand that lawmakers exclude Teton-area lands from the proposal. Bottom Line: The proposed land sale threatens more than just wilderness—it endangers a public resource that supports wildlife, clean air and water, and entire rural communities.

Discover how to apply the Tuckman team development model—Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing—to hybrid and remote teams. Build trust, boost collaboration, and lead high-caliber teams from anywhere.

This blog explores the concept of grit—a powerful blend of passion and perseverance—as the key trait that drives long-term success. Inspired by psychologist Angela Duckworth’s research, the post outlines 12 real-world habits that define gritty individuals, from pushing through failure and delaying gratification to staying kind under pressure and taking ownership of mistakes. Grit, more than talent or intelligence, sets high achievers apart—and the good news is, it’s a skill anyone can build with consistent effort.

Off-site events and bonding activities are often mistaken for real team building. Mars Inc. discovered that collaboration doesn’t start with trust—it starts with motivation. Learn how they replaced gimmicks with a performance-driven framework that fueled a 33% growth in one division and reshaped teamwork company-wide.

This blog post examines Albert Camus’s powerful essay "Return to Tipasa," in which he revisits a cherished place from his youth after the trauma of World War II and his involvement in the French Resistance. Tipasa, a Roman ruin in Algeria, becomes the backdrop for Camus’s rediscovery of hope, beauty, and inner strength, culminating in his famous reflection: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” The post seamlessly blends history, philosophy, and personal resilience, offering readers a timeless message about finding light even in the darkest moments.

Manufacturing is evolving from simply producing goods to delivering outcomes through integrated services like maintenance, financing, and remote support. This shift is redefining field service as a strategic growth driver, requiring new technologies, closer collaboration with sales and engineering, and a more diverse, customer-focused workforce.

Ruiz’s The Four Agreements mirrors modern psychology more than ancient Toltec wisdom. Its four principles—be impeccable with your word, don’t take things personally, don’t make assumptions, and always do your best—align with cognitive-behavioral strategies to overcome limiting beliefs and promote personal growth.

Survivorship bias is a hidden trap in gaming, business, and investing, causing teams to build strategies based on visible success while ignoring invisible failures. In this post, we explore how one WWII statistician helped prevent a deadly mistake and what modern businesses can learn from it. Discover how to avoid survivorship bias and make smarter, data-informed decisions.

This blog post explores the remarkable story of how a taco shop in Las Vegas transformed a robbery into an internet phenomenon. By creatively utilizing security footage, Frijoles and Frescas produced a viral commercial that not only captured the public's attention but also exemplified the creativity and ingenuity of small business marketing.

Ensign Joshua Ace Palinkas graduated from the Navy Nuclear Propulsion School and is set to join the Submarine Service aboard a Nuclear Fast Attack Submarine. During the ceremony on the historic USS Yorktown, Joshua received his great-grandfather William Hamilton’s WWII dog tag, symbolizing the family’s legacy of Navy service.

US Marines do battle with Norwegian school kids

Happy Birthday Haya

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The complex transitions leaders make.

This demonstrates how almost any group can build a successful organization if it figures out how to position these three building blocks. While it is sad today to see terrorists trying to make this same kind of organization, it is encouraging to see that when all civilized nations work together, we can splinter and collapse them, just like nations did to the pirates in the 18th century.

Ron Palinkas, the OG!

There is no shortage of advice for those who aspire to be effective leaders. One piece of advice may be particularly enticing: if you want to be a successful leader, ensure that you are seen as a leader and not a follower.

How do you make an impression as a service provider?

Field service management is playing an increasing role in customer satisfaction and product performance.

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The pictures are of my Grandfather's dog tags, a picture of him with Joshua as an infant, and a picture of Joshua as he serves as an Ensign at the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion School.