“The French Foreign Legion and the British Gurkhas present a potential historical possibility to answer US security concerns. The US military needs motivated, engaged, and effective local troops that are …
Chad Storlie
Chad Storlie
Chad Storlie is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with 20-plus years of Active and Reserve service in infantry, Special Forces, and joint headquarters units. He served in Iraq, Bosnia, Korea, and throughout the United States. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Special Forces Tab, and the Ranger Tab. Chad is author of two books: "Combat Leader to Corporate Leader" and "Battlefield to Business Success." Both books teach how to translate and apply military skills to business. He has been published in The Harvard Business Review blog, Business Week Online, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, and over 40 other publications. He has a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from Georgetown University. Follow Chad @Combattocorp.
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National Security
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National Security
President Trump Needs to Look to His Legacy to Help Guide His Actions
by Chad Storlieby Chad Storlie“President Trump’s legacy relies on being a builder, a creator, and a leader; not a destroyer…” President Trump’s best legislative and executive branch policy guide is to look to his …
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Military and Police
President Trump’s Increase in Defense Spending Must Be Focused on Existing and Productive Programs, Not Pipe Dreams…
by Chad Storlieby Chad StorlieAn increase in defense spending was needed, but it must be done right… In terms of the US defense budget, the additional $54 billion is a great addition to the …
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Military and Police
Social Media and the Military: An Incompatible Combination?
by Chad Storlieby Chad Storlie“Active patrolling is how we understand, meet, and defeat the enemy in combat. We must use active patrolling across cyber platforms to protect service members as well…” The ongoing “Marines …
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Military and Police
More Must Be Done to Hire Veterans, Despite What Statistics Claim
by Chad Storlieby Chad Storlie“Even though the unemployment rate for Gulf War II military veterans is back around pre-recession levels, approximately 6% of Gulf War II military veterans aged 24-35 have left the workforce …
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Military and Police
Vincent Viola Declined President Trump’s Offer to Become Army Secretary, But They Can Still Learn from His Success
by Chad Storlieby Chad StorlieViola would have been a great choice to lead the US Army through an extended period of challenge and growth to continue the mission of winning the nation’s land battles… …
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Military and Police
Training All Soldiers for Combat, Including Women, Will Better Prepare the Army for Tomorrow’s Challenges
by Chad Storlieby Chad StorlieBy Chad Storlie Too much has been made of the decision to allow women to enter the traditional “combat” branches of the US military. The American way of war, both …
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National Security
Military Service for All – A Way to Rebuild Greatness in America
by Chad Storlieby Chad StorlieBy Chad Storlie: The concept of universal military service is a frequently maligned concept by the military. The critics of universal military service state that it will hurt morale because …
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Military and Police
The Best Lessons from the US Military for Organizations
by Chad Storlieby Chad StorlieBy Chad Storlie: The US Military loves to learn. I remember as a young 2nd Lieutenant, during a particularly snowy January, wandering around some hills in South Korea with a …
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Military and Police
How Military Veteran Employees Can Make Your Company Great
by Chad Storlieby Chad StorlieBy Chad Storlie: “HIRE VETERANS” has been a hot tagline for years. Federal agencies, non-profits, and corporations benefit immensely by hiring veterans because military veteran employees are attentive, possess leadership …