I’ve been in the cockpit of global communication, teaching Aviation English to foreign militaries. Then, I shifted gears into Instructional Design, where I witnessed firsthand how language isn’t just a tool of soft power—it is soft power. Since WWII, the U.S. has strategically deployed English as the global standard, especially in aviation, securing its place in the flight plan of global influence
Pictured here with Admiral Ted Carter, Superintendent of the Naval Academy—the real Tom Cruise: Top Gun.
Power Verses Force
Break the Habit of Being You: Where Failure Becomes Data, Not Drama
“The real tragedy of our time is that so many believe they have nothing to give, when in truth, they carry everything the world needs.”
Under Pressure: Character is Revealed, Not in Calm, but in the Face of Adversity
The Illusion of Certainty: How Partial Information Distorts Power and Invites Force
"Force motivates through dominance and control, while power inspires through trust and choice. Power invites others to move forward by their own will, whereas force moves them against it."
♠️ The Poker Narrative Panel 🧠
🧭 The Eisenhower Matrix: Strategic Simplicity
🟢 Urgent & Important: Do it now!
🟡 Not Urgent but Important: Schedule it 📅
🔴 Urgent but Not Important: Delegate it 📤
⚫ Not Urgent & Not Important: Eliminate it ❌
“Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower 🧠📈
✅ Do it now. These are crises, deadlines, and critical tasks that cannot wait.
📅 Plan and schedule. These are long-term goals and activities that prevent future problems.
📤 Delegate it. Tasks that interrupt and demand attention but could be handled by others.
❌ Eliminate it. Distractions or time-wasters that don’t contribute to your mission.