This is the 25th installment in the Honored Role Series.” Nancy Reagan once said, “I think a woman gets more if she acts feminine.” That may be true for many of aspects of life and professional endeavors but does this theory hold up in the Army? During the last few months I read several pieces […]
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Joining Forces—Businesses Building Leaders “The West Point Way”
February 17, 2011 in Education
West Point is the nation’s oldest and most respected leadership institution. For more than 200 years, it has been a high-pressure, high-performance, developmental laboratory that produces leaders for the Army and our nation. Its graduates are found at the highest levels in nearly every field: military, business, education, medicine, law, and government. They include: US […]
What the Army needs is a few women wearing four stars on their shoulders
November 16, 2010 in Issues
The US Army & Marine Corps continue to circumvent the ground combat exclusion policy. U.S. women are fighting on all fronts of the war on terrorism and are regularly engaged in combat operations, yet there are still barriers to their work and promotion. The policy is anachronistic and does not reflect the reality on the […]
Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Stories – Porcelain on Steel Now Available
June 8, 2010 in The Book
Today is an important day; Porcelain on Steel: Women of West Point’s Long Gray Line is officially released. While writing is a solitary act, publishing requires a team effort. Bringing this book to life was a six-year journey during which many supported me. It came to fruition thanks to many friends, family members, mentors and […]
Honored Role (part 15): Paula Broadwell – Arc of a Driver
March 19, 2010 in Role Models
This is the 15th installment in the Honored Role Series. Paula Broadwell does her best thinking and reflecting during her daily 6:00AM run with her Iphone and Pandora blasting. She runs at warp speed literally and intellectually. To say she is driven to perform is a precise statement of how discipline and determination have shaped […]