The Blog
Fifteen years of writing on leadership, character, and country.
Leadership is a transformational journey — one of refinement and distillation. Donna’s eclectic background as a soldier, athlete, and civic leader informs her exploration of leadership in all its facets.
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Honored Role (part 20): Capt. Jana Fajardo – New Starts
This is the 20th installment in the Honored Role Series. Jana Fajardo grew up wanting to serve in the military, despite the fact that…
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Honored Role (part 19): Lt. Col. (ret.) Angela Lungu – A Leap into the Unknown
This is the 19th installment in the Honored Role Series. Like many, Angela Maria Lungu joined the Army to earn a college degree and…
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Why We Remember–Memorial Day
There is a cartoon that circulates annually this time of year. With a picture of a young boy at the table and hands in…
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Honored Role (part 18): 2nd Lt. Taneshina Wright – Body & Mind
This is the 18th installment in the Honored Role Series. Saturday’s graduation at West Point will mark 30 years since the first women joined…
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Honored Role (part 17): Maj. Candice O’Brien – One Step at Time
This is the 17th installment in the Honored Role Series. In Kindergarten Candice O’Brien started running the 1/8th of a mile loop around her…
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Honored Role (part 16): Col. (ret.) Crissy Gayagas – In Balance
This is the 16th installment in the Honored Role Series. More than a word of welcome or parting, “Aloha”, in the Hawaiian language means…