Opinion

Biden and Walter Jones offer striking contrast on Afghanistan

The late U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, a N.C. Republican, ended his speeches on the House floor about the pitfalls of Afghanistan by asking God’s blessing and protection for our service members. After 20 years in the war-torn country, U.S involvement in Afghanistan ends just as Jones predicted. Yet, one wonders if even he could have...

Ray Nothstine
Opinion

Afghanistan debacle should remind us of what authentic leadership looks like

The chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is a brutal reminder of the lack of leadership in America now. Much of the blame falls on President Biden. Yet, given the U.S. failed at an orderly retreat after its 20-year endeavor —not to mention over $1 trillion in spending on Afghanistan — a perfect symbol for an even...

Ray Nothstine
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Author Mark McNeilly discusses George Washington’s leadership lessons

Longtime marketing executive Mark McNeilly discusses key ideas associated with his book George Washington and the Art of Business: Leadership Principles of America’s First Commander-In-Chief. McNeilly offered these comments during an interview for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 463).

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Author Mark McNeilly discusses George Washington’s perseverance

Mark McNeilly, adjunct professor of marketing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of George Washington and the Art of Business: Leadership Lessons From the First Commander-In-Chief, discusses Washington’s perseverance. McNeilly offered these comments during a Jan. 23, 2012, speech to the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society. To watch full-length presentations...

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Pope Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary

The John W. Pope Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Dec. 3, 2011, banquet in Raleigh. This video features remarks from Pope Foundation Chairman Art Pope and John Locke Foundation President John Hood, along with a video about the Pope Foundation’s history and comments from master of ceremonies David Crabtree.

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Karen Palasek discusses projects linked to the E.A. Morris Fellowship For Emerging Leaders

Dr. Karen Palasek, director of the E.A. Morris Fellowship For Emerging Leaders, discusses projects fellows have pursued in the program’s six years of operation. Palasek offered these comments during an interview for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 440).

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Foundation president helps celebrate fifth year of E.A, Morris Fellowship For Emerging Leaders

The E.A. Morris Fellowship For Emerging Leaders celebrates its fifth year with a Feb. 5, 2011, banquet in Durham. E.A. Morris Charitable Foundation President and CEO John Thomas delivers the featured remarks, and 2010 Morris Fellows are recognized for their achievements.