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Archive: Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.)
Afghanistan's West Point
My experience at the National Military Academy of Afghanistan showed me leadership development is already happening, but that it may take a generation to accomplish.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | December 3, 2009; 02:34 AM ET | Comments (2)
Ft. Hood reveals hidden wounds
The Army is a solid institution, composed of leaders who care about their people. But this shooting provides yet another example of an institution, and more specifically, a support system under stress.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | November 6, 2009; 05:39 AM ET | Comments (10)
Ten lost cadets
Leadership is about leaving it all on the field rather than taking it off the table. That may explain why Americans trust military leaders over Wall Street leaders.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | November 2, 2009; 04:12 PM ET | Comments (23)
The power of humility
As leadership authors, we often describe leaders who give more than they take. When a story like Sully's comes along, we are able to say, "There it is, that's what I mean."
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | October 19, 2009; 02:35 PM ET | Comments (1)
Education Without Ethics
To change Wall Street, business schools should include ethical leadership as a core component of their curricula.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | September 16, 2009; 07:13 AM ET | Comments (8)
'Kill' the Leader
Solid succession planning means handing the reins to the next in charge and pulling yourself out of the daily rhythm of the business to allow others to lead.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | August 11, 2009; 10:39 AM ET | Comments (1)
Washington-Style Leadership
I often wonder how much "leadership" transpires in the White House. I picture every decision staffed and vetted with a multitude of advisers.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | August 4, 2009; 10:37 AM ET | Comments (2)
Palin Struggled Under Scrutiny
Palin's experience is similar to the pitcher who was elevated to the majors, but failed so miserably under the bright lights of the big city that even hometown fans lost confidence.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | July 7, 2009; 11:19 PM ET | Comments (4)
Unspoken Rules
Former Vice President Cheney should learn from generations of military officers who understand that once you leave command, you serve as a silent advisor, only providing input when it's requested from the new leader.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | May 12, 2009; 10:11 AM ET | Comments (8)
The Measuring Stick
When a crisis occurs, leaders learn whether they have invested the proper attention to building the trust, confidence and transparency necessary to successfully negotiate the uncertainty that come along with these events.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | April 29, 2009; 11:14 AM ET | Comments (1)
Culture Teaches Sacrifice
it is reassuring to see a leader sacrifice for his followers. I wonder how Wall Street "leaders" would have acted in this same situation: Perhaps the CEOs might have cut a deal to scuttle the ship for a share of the loot!
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | April 13, 2009; 02:30 PM ET | Comments (2)
Beheading Is No Cure
Removing Wagoner sends a clear signal, but in this case removing the head will not cure the patient. It's time for an industry outsider to bring sweeping changes to this failed industry.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | April 1, 2009; 10:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
Defending "Business Values"
I've always argued to fellow military leaders that the business world values selflessness and service to others, just like the military. But AIG makes this defense very difficult.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | March 19, 2009; 12:04 PM ET | Comments (1)
Pressured to Conform
In a male-dominated profession like the military, women in leadership roles often masked their true selves to be what the culture expected them to be. The male-dominated environment on wall Street likely created the same pressures to conform.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | March 10, 2009; 11:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Shawshank's Leader
In Andy Dufresne of "Shawshank Redemption," we find a man who could have chosen to spend his life as an angry prisoner, yet actively decided to shape his surroundings rather than being shaped by them.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | February 17, 2009; 02:36 PM ET | Comments (0)
Today's Superstar, Tomorrow's Whipping Boy
We pay too much attention to image, and we still don't have search and hiring mechanisms that separate true leaders from celebrities.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | February 5, 2009; 12:46 PM ET | Comments (0)
Reconnecting Lost Talent
Leaders need to encourage experienced but underperforming talent to "rejoin" the team. In some cases, all that is required is an invitation, or simply asking, " What do you think?"
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | January 29, 2009; 12:26 PM ET | Comments (0)
Survival Is Success
President Obama doesn't need to put men on the moon. Simply guiding us through the next decade while preventing the collapse our economic system would be success enough.
By Lt. Col. Todd Henshaw (Ret.) | January 21, 2009; 11:39 AM ET | Comments (1)
