Colonel Douglas Macgregor is considered a major disruptor in the modern US military. He was commander during the last great tank battle in the 20th century. He has been called the Billy Mitchell of his time and even General Patton of the late/modern era. His first book, Breaking the Phalanx, dealt with reorganizing the US Army, and was mandatory reading for colonels and generals. President Trump personally assigned him the task of getting out of Afghanistan. He’s a regular on the Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News, discussing DC, global strategy, and the military. In this first of two-part series, Kevin and the Colonel discuss his book Margin of Victory, along with other related topics: history, military history, WW2, Asia, Russia, the Pacific, and strategy. 

Colonel Douglas Macgregor is considered a major disruptor in the modern US military. He was commander during the last great tank battle in the 20th century. He has been called the Billy Mitchell of his time and even General Patton of the late/modern era. His first book, Breaking the Phalanx, dealt with reorganizing the US Army, and was mandatory reading for colonels and generals. President Trump personally assigned him the task of getting out of Afghanistan. He’s a regular on the Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News, discussing DC, global strategy, and the military. In this first of two-part series, Kevin and the Colonel discuss his book Margin of Victory, along with other related topics: history, military history, WW2, Asia, Russia, the Pacific, and strategy. 

In this two-part series of Black Market Leadership, Kevin Black is rejoined by internationally renowned military historian, Anthony Tucker-Jones. Anthony is launching his new book, Churchill, Master and Commander: Winston Churchill at War 1895–1945. In his fascinating new book, Anthony explores the record of Winston Churchill as a military commander, assessing how the military experiences of his formative years shaped him for the difficult military decisions he took in office. This book assesses his choices in the some of the most controversial and high-profile campaigns of World War II, and how in high office his decision making was both right and wrong.

In this second episode of a two-part series, Kevin and Anthony discuss the book. They talk about Winston Churchill the leader and commander. Anthony explains Churchill as England’s supreme warlord as well as principal political leader during WW2. Listen in to this exciting episode!

In this two-part series of Black Market Leadership, Kevin Black is rejoined by internationally renowned military historian, Anthony Tucker-Jones. Anthony is launching his new book, Churchill, Master and Commander: Winston Churchill at War 1895–1945. In his fascinating new book, Anthony explores the record of Winston Churchill as a military commander, assessing how the military experiences of his formative years shaped him for the difficult military decisions he took in office. This book assesses his choices in the some of the most controversial and high-profile campaigns of World War II, and how in high office his decision making was both right and wrong.

In this first of two episodes, Kevin and Anthony discuss Winston Churchill the man, ranging from his leadership style to his experience in military strategy. Anthony explains Churchill as England’s supreme warlord as well as principal political leader during WW2. Listen in to this exciting episode!

For more information about Anthony Tucker-Jones, check out:

• Anthony’s website: Anthony Tucker-Jones atuckerjones.com
• Anthony’s Wikipedia page: Anthony Tucker-Jones - Wikipedia
• Anthony’s Amazon page: Amazon.com: Anthony Tucker-Jones: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle

In this second part of a two-part series, Kevin Black speaks with the premier expert on Mission Command, Donald Vandergriff. Don is retired US Army major who is now a teacher, writer, and lecturer. Moreover, he is an intellectual and reformer who specializes in military leadership education, training, and the future of warfare. His latest book, Adopting Mission Command, outlines this philosophy of leadership that is dependent on individual initiative, flexibility, and independence. The book has received rave reviews from the Colonel Douglas MacGregor, the Journal of Military History, and Veterans Today.

Some topics in this discussion: What is mission command? Why is it important? How is the US Marine Corps and the US Army employing it, if at all?

Link to the book: Adopting Mission Command: Developing Leaders for a Superior Command Culture: Vandergriff, Donald E.: 9781682471050: Amazon.com: Books

Donald’s Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Vandergriff

In this two-part series of Black Market Leadership, Kevin Black speaks with the premier expert on Mission Command, Donald Vandergriff. Don is retired US Army major who is now a teacher, writer, and lecturer. Moreover, he is an intellectual and reformer who specializes in military leadership education, training, and the future of warfare. His latest book, Adopting Mission Command, outlines this philosophy of leadership that is dependent on individual initiative, flexibility, and independence. The book has received rave reviews from the Colonel Douglas MacGregor, the Journal of Military History, and Veterans Today.

Some topics in this discussion: What is mission command? Why is it important? How is the US Marine Corps and the US Army employing it, if at all?

Link to the book: Adopting Mission Command: Developing Leaders for a Superior Command Culture: Vandergriff, Donald E.: 9781682471050: Amazon.com: Books

Donald’s Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Vandergriff

Leadership books don't have to be your primary source of professional development. Fiction plays a critical role: it gives you concrete examples about people, behaviors, strategies and leaders, all wrapped in exciting stories. This is also true of science fiction, especially Frank Herbert’s Dune.

In effect, Dune is the story of a young duke, Paul "Muad'did", who is forced into exile on the desert planet, Arrakis (which is also the most important planet in the universe for its natural resource, spice), and unwittingly becomes the leader of its indigenous people, the Fremen, all of whom are inching towards a global jihad against exploitative empires.

Dune’s background and characters are impressive, and the story weaves together philosophy, relationships, behaviors, strategy, politics and leadership. Here are some great nuggets that I think really stand out:

• Why you exist as a leader.
• When to be a Leader.
• Your Return on Investment (ROI) as a leader.
• Effective leadership requires effective thinking.
• You must learn to think for yourself.
• Learn to see what things truly are and not what they only appear to be.
• Keep it simple.
• Identify your competitive advantage.
• Life – and success – demands constant progress, energy and action.
• Understand the impact of behavior, culture and values

“Generals in the Making” is a gem of a leadership book and should be required reading for any early or mid-level professional. The book is an engrossing examination of how each four army generals of World War II, each a major player in their own right, navigated the uncertain and tumultuous pre-war years in their careers.  In this second part of a three-part discussion, Kevin Black speaks with author Benjamin Runkle about the personal and professional lives of George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, and George Patton. They dive deep into each general’s life, discussing the friction, the obstacles, and even the tragedies which could have easily derailed these men professionally, and not to ultimately become the greatest generation of senior commanders in military history.

Here is the Amazon link to the book.

“Generals in the Making” is a gem of a leadership book and should be required reading for any early or mid-level professional. The book is an engrossing examination of how each four army generals of World War II, each a major player in their own right, navigated the uncertain and tumultuous pre-war years in their careers.  In this second part of a three-part discussion, Kevin Black speaks with author Benjamin Runkle about the personal and professional lives of George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, and George Patton. They dive deep into each general’s life, discussing the friction, the obstacles, and even the tragedies which could have easily derailed these men professionally, and not to ultimately become the greatest generation of senior commanders in military history.

Here is the Amazon link to the book.

“Generals in the Making” is a gem of a leadership book and should be required reading for any early or mid-level professional. The book is an engrossing examination of how four army generals of World War II, each a major player in their own right, navigated the uncertain, rocky, and tumultuous pre-war years in their careers. In this discussion, Kevin Black speaks with author Benjamin Runkle about George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, and George Patton. They dive deep into each general’s life, discussing the friction, the obstacles, and even the tragedies which could have easily prevented them from becoming the greatest generation of senior commanders in military history.

Here is the Amazon link to the book.