Author: Charles Buchanan, Lt. Col.

Learn the importance of initiating structure.

There are many traditions and important figures associated with the holiday season. One of those popular individuals is Buddy, the main character in "Elf" (2003). Buddy is a lovable character who can teach us an important lesson in leadership.Buddy’s journey highlights the importance of value clarification. Luckily for most of us, we don’t have to pass through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest or the sea of swirly-twirly gum drops.

There's hard work — and then there's work hardening.

A look at leadership through the end of an era — and the dawn of a new "Day."

Leadership is a heavy burden.