Companies target mid-level managers for top slot

Organizations are beginning to recognize the value of mid-career development and training. After all, these managers are the stepping stone to senior leadership.

Retired generals praise Afghan training decision

Two retired Canadian generals with long experience in Afghanistan have praised the Harper government for the “leadership” it has shown by dispatching a super-sized battalion of 950 troops and support staff to train Afghan security forces until 2014.

ASU football gets lesson in chemistry, leadership from living legends

The value of a college football career can surface in the most unexpected places. “When I was in Cambodia, wounded and carrying someone on my back, I remembered that mountain,” Lt. Gen. John Goodman said Friday. “Thank you, Frank Kush.” “That mountain” was Mount Kush, a geographical training tool near Camp Tontozona that the former Arizona State football coach used during preseason practices …

Blunt Hall: Public can not afford on-the-job training

Living in Christian County for 39 years, I was raised with Christian, conservative values. I graduated from Ozark High School in 1985, earning my Bachelor of Science degree from MSU. Being a Deputy Recorder for seven years has given me full time, hands- on working experience in the legal recording process and has prepared me to seek the position of leadership in the Christian County Office as …

How Playing Videogames Can Boost Your Career

Game-play can teach you valuable leadership and strategy skills.