In 30 YEARS LATER: How My Military Service Shaped the Leader I Became, Howard Nelson Cromwell reflects on the decision he made the join the U.S. Army and how that decision informed his civilian career over the next 30 years.

STRATEGY HAS TO SURVIVE MONDAY MORNING. One thing I’ve learned after more than two decades operating businesses: A strategy can look excellent in a presentation and still fall apart by Tuesday afternoon. Because execution exposes everything. Unclear ownership. Weak systems. Poor communication. Insufficient resources. Management gaps. Lack of accountability. That’s why I’ve never believed strategy should end with a recommendation, a presentation, or a beautifully designed plan