28 Jun

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Happy 100th B’Day Mel Brooks, b. (Melvin Kaminsky). Depression era kid from Brooklyn.  “We were so poor my mother couldn't afford to have me - the lady next door gave birth to me!”  Iconic Comedian, Actor, Writer, Film Maker. His irreverent, satirical, and outrageous comedy changed the American cultural landscape. One of the very few to win the entertainment ‘Grand Slam’: Oscar, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy awards.   His inspirational style:  TEAMWORK:  Famously built trust, comity, and loyalty with others.  Envisioned goals and worked hard to achieve them. Selflessly shared credit with others while working for Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of...

24 Feb

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The Men’s and Women’s USA Hockey teams achieved a historic double at the 2026 Winter Olympics this week, with both squads capturing gold medals in dramatic 2-1 overtime victories over arch-rival Canada. This marked the first time Team USA swept Olympic hockey golds in the same Games, with the men ending a 46-year drought since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" and the women securing their third gold (first since 2018). Both triumphs exemplified "T3" leadership: “Teamwork, Tone, Tenacity as unifying forces that propelled the teams to victory against formidable opposition. ⭐️  TEAMWORK:  The foundation for both squads. On the men's side, head...

09 Feb

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Tom Brady, one of the NFL’s greatest players, champions and leaders, participated in an an interview Friday morning which provided insight as to why many consider him the NFL’s “GOAT (Greatest of All Time”).  His inspirational points on what creates high performing organizations (Teamwork), what helps maintain a positive outlook (Tone), and what builds personal toughness in the face of adversity (Tenacity) are worth sharing:  TEAMWORK: ”Preparation didn’t start for these [Super Bowl] teams after the AFC and NFC Championship games.  It started in the summertime 6-7 months ago when they came together and had a belief that they would...

19 Aug

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Groucho (born “Julius”) Marx died OTD 1977 at age 86. His loss was overshadowed by the death of Elvis just three days prior. Born the son of Jewish immigrants in New York City, he was a comedian, actor, writer, and singer who performed in films and Vaudeville on television, radio, and stage.  Master of quick wit. Considered one of America's greatest comedians and comedy team leaders. Best known for challenging  authority. Whether it was high society, government, or big business, he was sure to let anyone who thought they were better than him know that he wasn’t going to stand for it....

11 Aug

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver was born on this date in 1921.  She was founder of the Special Olympics, a sports organization for persons with physical and intellectual disabilities.  Nearly 3 Million have participated since its establishment more than 50 years ago.   For her efforts on behalf of disabled people, Shriver was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984 by President Reagan. Her inspirational style:  TEAMWORK: Became executive VP of the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation in 1957 and shifted the organization's focus from Catholic charities to research on the causes of intellectual disabilities, and humane ways to treat them.   A...

16 Jul

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During a recent JINSA-sponsored visit to Israel to meet with National Security Leaders, I had the honor of meeting with members of Israel’s “Brothers For Life.”  They are a non-profit organization, created and run by injured Israeli veterans, which gives critical and immediate help to other injured Israeli combat veterans who sacrificed their lives for the safety of their nation.  They have several counterpart organizations in the U.S.  We visited their center in the Tel Aviv suburbs and heard moving testimonials to the organization’s effectiveness from two of it’s members, Yosef Abramson and Ross Kazer, who hails from Crofton, MD and...

20 Jun

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After 41 years and 8,000 shows, 77 year old Pat Sajak spun the “The Wheel Of Fortune” for last time last week.  His 41 years hosting the same program is the longest in television history!   One million people apply to be on the show annually.  There are 10,000 auditions. 600 are selected. That’s a .0006 chance of making it on the program! Pat’s inspirational style:  TEAMWORK:  Former Army enlistee who served in Vietnam!  Always welcoming to Veterans.  Broadcast a show from the aircraft carrier USS EISENHOWER (CVN 69) in Norfolk in 1995!   Been with Vanna White on the same...

17 Jun

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Last week, the Greatest [Quarterback] of All Time (GOAT), Tom Brady, was inducted into the New England Patriots’ Hall of Fame (also had his #12 number retired and was informed a 12’ statue of him will be erected outside Gillette Stadium).  As a New York Giants and Jets fan, I never rooted for Tom Brady … but I sure did respect him.   And I really respected his induction speech at Foxboro.   It was pure “T3!” Some specific excerpts:   TEAMWORK: “Nobody individually hangs those six banners up there. The team does. Here in New England, it’s always about we, and...

29 Feb

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Brad Snyder was born on this date 1984.  An inspirational American multi Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist as a swimmer and triathlete on several U.S. Warrior Games and Paralympic teams from 2012-2020.  His amazing leadership style:  TEAMWORK: U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2006.  Captain of the Swim Team.  Lost his eyesight in 2011 from an IED explosion while serving in Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officer.   TONE:  One of the best motivational speakers out there!  Author of the inspirational “Fire in My Eyes: An American Warrior's Journey From Being Blinded on the Battlefield to Gold Medal Victory.” ...

22 Feb

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“A Soldier For All Humanity”: The Teamwork, Tone and Tenacity (T3) Leadership of COL David “Mickey” Marcus Colonel David "Mickey" Marcus was born on this date in 1901 in New York,   the son of Romanian Jewish immigrants.  He was a U.S. Army Colonel in WWII, later Israel's first General, fighting for the new Jewish State during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War.  I first learned of his story after seeing him portrayed by Kirk Douglas in the 1966 movie “Cast a Giant Shadow.” His amazing story and inspirational style emphasized: TEAMWORK: West Point Class of ’24. Lettered in Boxing and Football. After...