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10/19/2026

What if your next leadership lesson is already on your watchlist? 🎬🎧

Our 2026 Media List by Thayer Faculty brings together movies, television shows, and podcasts that offer fresh perspectives on how we lead.

From building trust in Ted Lasso to challenging assumptions in 12 Angry Men and rethinking ideas with Adam Grant, these faculty recommendations explore courage, communication, accountability, and leading under pressure.

Thank you to all the faculty who gave their recommendations!
MG (Ret.) Keith Thurgood, PhD
MG (Ret.) Robert Mixon, Jr.
COL (Ret.) Remi M. Hajjar, PhD
BG (Ret.) Rich Gross, PhD
COL (Ret.) Diane M. Ryan, PhD
COL (Ret.) David Moore, Defense Program Designer, Leadership Coach
COL (Ret.) Tania Martin, JD
Alison Levine

As you watch or listen, consider: What would you do in the leader’s position, and what could you apply with your own team?

Want more insight into these picks? Visit our website for the full list, faculty reflections, and questions to help you connect the lessons to your own leadership:

https://thayerleadership.com/leadership-blog/2026-media-list-by-thayer-faculty/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_media_list

What else would you add to the list? Share a movie, show, or podcast recommendation and the leadership lesson it taught you below!

10/17/2026

Great teams put in the work before the first whistle. 🏈

It’s game day at West Point - The U.S. Military Academy! Thayer Leadership is cheering on Army West Point Football as the Black Knights take on Florida Atlantic today at Michie Stadium.

From the practice field to the workplace, teamwork takes more than a shared goal. It takes preparation, clear communication, and trust that each person will do their part when it matters.

Those lessons extend far beyond the final play. Explore how Thayer Leadership helps leaders put them into practice:
https://thayerleadership.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social

Go Army! 💛🖤

10/16/2026

The Thayer Leadership Experience: In Their Words | Sumitomo Corporation of Americas | Part 4

Are you giving every member of your team the attention they need to grow?

For Sumitomo Corporation , developing leaders means strengthening everyday conversations and recognizing opportunities to support people across the entire team.

In the 4th and final installment of our series, Teresa Oakley, Chief People Officer, reflects on how practical tools can help managers approach constructive feedback with greater confidence while working within their organization’s culture.

Liz Sung, Head of Talent Management, shares another valuable reminder: leaders often focus on their highest and lowest performers, leaving those in the middle with less attention. Making time to develop every team member is an essential part of helping the whole team succeed.

As we wrap up this series, thank you to Kotaro Tameda, Teresa, Liz, and the Sumitomo team for your continued trust in Thayer Leadership. A special thank-you to Teresa and Liz for sharing your experience throughout the series. We’re proud to be part of your leadership development journey!

Discover how Thayer Leadership can support your team’s development:
https://thayerleadership.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social

10/15/2026

What do you want people to remember and do after hearing your story?

Effective storytelling starts with understanding your audience, knowing your message, and choosing an experience that helps bring it to life.

In “8 Ways to Be an Effective Storyteller at Work,” Thayer Leadership faculty member Bill Baker shares practical ways to make your communication more meaningful, engaging, and purposeful.

Swipe through all 8 tips, then put them into practice before your next meeting or presentation. Choose one clear takeaway, build your story around it, and rehearse out loud.

Which of these 8 practices could strengthen your storytelling?

Read the full article:
https://thayerleadership.com/leadership-blog/eight-ways-to-be-an-effective-storyteller-at-work/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social

10/13/2026

Congratulations to BNSF Railway, First Command Financial Services, WISE Advise + Assist Team, and USAA, winners of the 9th annual Patriots in Business Award!

Presented by Thayer Leadership and Chief Executive Group Magazine, this award recognizes businesses demonstrating exceptional commitment to veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses, and their families.

From building support networks and helping military spouses grow their careers to recognizing transferable skills and removing barriers, this year’s honorees demonstrate how business leaders can create meaningful opportunities for the military community.

We also congratulate honorable mention recipients Fiserv, RecruitMilitary, and Military Brands for their commitment to supporting those who serve.

We look forward to celebrating these organizations on November 5 at Chief Executive’s Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas!

Learn more about the honorees and their impact:
https://thayerleadership.com/news/bnsf-first-command-wise-advise-and-usaa-honored-with-2026-patriots-in-business-award/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social

10/12/2026

Stay focused. Trust your team. Follow through to the final play. 🏈

Congratulations to Army West Point Football on Saturday’s thrilling 20–17 win over Tulane at Michie Stadium in West Point - The U.S. Military Academy! Dawson Jones delivered the game-winning field goal as time expired, capping a comeback that offered a powerful reminder of the importance of resilience and teamwork under pressure.

Thank you to our guests who joined us in the Thayer Leadership suite for a memorable day of connection and cheering on the Black Knights.
Go Army!

The lessons of trust, teamwork, and resilience extend far beyond the field. Explore how we bring them into leadership development: https://thayerleadership.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social

10/09/2026

Does your team know what to expect from you—and do you know what they need?

When communication is unclear or leadership feels inconsistent, teams can struggle to move forward with confidence.

Drawing on 42+ years of leadership experience, Major General (Ret.) Spider Marks shares his T.I.P.S. Leadership Philosophy: talk to your people, keep them informed, be predictable, and be sensitive to their needs.

These everyday actions help leaders build trust, understand what motivates their teams, and create an environment where people feel supported.

MG (Ret.) Spider Marks brings an extraordinary depth of real-world experience to leadership development -- commanding at the highest levels of the U.S. Army, earning induction into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame, and leading organizations as a CEO and executive advisor.

Explore Thayer Leadership’s programs and connect with our team about opportunities to learn directly from experienced leaders like MG (Ret.) Marks: https://thayerleadership.com/team-member/major-general-spider-marks/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social

10/07/2026

The Thayer Leadership Experience: In Their Words | Sumitomo Corporation of Americas | Part 3

How do leaders turn a strong plan into meaningful action?

For Sumitomo Corporation, it starts with practical tools that help leaders communicate clearly, align their teams, and move from planning to ex*****on.

In Part 3 of our series, Teresa Oakley, Chief People Officer, shares a takeaway from their CEO, Kotaro Tameda: tools like leader’s intent and backbriefs offer practical ways to strengthen how managers lead teams through projects, initiatives, and decisions.

Teresa also reflects on the enthusiasm participants bring to applying these lessons, and how past participants continue using the tools beyond the program.

Thank you to Kotaro, Teresa, Liz Sung, and the Sumitomo team for your continued trust! Follow along for more insights from their leadership development journey.

Discover how Thayer Leadership can support your team’s development:
https://thayerleadership.com/

10/06/2026

Are you giving your team room to share what you might be missing?

When leaders feel pressure to have every answer, they can unintentionally shut down the perspectives that would help them make better decisions.

In “The More You Know, the Less You Speak,” LTC (Ret.) Charles D. Faint, DBA explores how experience can shift our approach to leadership, encouraging greater curiosity, thoughtful listening, and the discipline to speak with purpose.

At your next meeting, pause before offering your perspective and ask: “What am I missing?” Give your team time to respond. Their insights may change your next step.

Read the full article:
https://thayerleadership.com/leadership-blog/the-more-you-know-the-less-you-speak/

How do you encourage your team to speak openly?

10/05/2026

Congratulations to The Thayer Hotel at West Point on being named Best Hotel in Hudson Valley Magazine 's Best of Hudson Valley 2026! 🏆

At Thayer Leadership, we appreciate the care and hospitality the hotel team brings to welcoming our program participants. We’re delighted to celebrate the people who help make their experience memorable.

Our leadership development experiences at West Point extend well beyond the classroom -- with military artifacts and historic inspiration found in every corner of the hotel. We are honored to call this our home.

Join us in congratulating the entire Thayer Hotel team on this recognition!

Learn more about Thayer Leadership and our unique programs at West Point and the Thayer Hotel:
https://thayerleadership.com/

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