Teaching the Enemy: Lessons from The Dragons and the Snakes

Teaching the Enemy: Lessons from The Dragons and the Snakes

EPISODE 188 Teaching the Enemy: Lessons from The Dragons and the Snakes   Jim and Mike dig into David Kilcullen’s The Dragons and the Snakes to explore how modern adversaries—from rogue states to criminal networks—are adapting faster than ever to Western tactics,...
It’s Chess AND Checkers–Tactics and Strategy Unite!

It’s Chess AND Checkers–Tactics and Strategy Unite!

EPISODE 187 It’s Chess AND Checkers: Tactics and Strategy Unite!   Why do we focus so much on tactics and so little on strategy? In this episode, Mike and Jim tackle the divide between street-level action and big-picture thinking. Drawing on lessons from...
Kids These Days – Leading Across Generations

Kids These Days – Leading Across Generations

EPISODE 185 Kids These Days- Leading Across Generations Have you noticed that the new guys coming in to your program aren’t as good as you remember yourself being? Does it seem like they need a WHOLE LOT of teaching, cajoling, and coaching? Let’s figure out why and...
“Fire As A Weapon, Chapter 12” -Sun Tzu, Probably.

“Fire As A Weapon, Chapter 12” -Sun Tzu, Probably.

EPISODE 184 “Fire As A Weapon, Chapter 12” -Sun Tzu, Probably. Mike & Jim discuss the tactical considerations for critical incidents involving fire as a weapon. Should we send fire fighters in with cops? Should we add one more training requirement to overtasked...