Monday morning, I was racing to Utah Beach to get there before the sun got too high. As I went down the narrow road towards the beach, a familiar statue came into view and I stopped to admire the final version. Major Richard "***" Winters had agreed for his likeness to be used on the statue, provided it was dedicated to all those who stepped up into leadership roles and made D-Day a success. In so doing, perhaps a new generation of leaders would be inspired. Two things are very appropriate for the statue. First, it is located not far from where then Lt. Winters led men to take out a set of German guns in what is now literally the text-book manner. Second, the word "Leadership" is at the rear of the statue. Major Winters knew and demonstrated that leadership was not in turning one's back (and showing one's rear) to your men. Rather, it was in explaining the situation and goals, giving competent people tasks and letting them do their jobs in the best possible way, and in then leading everyone else forward. Leadership by action and example. It is an example for all who would be good and effective leaders. LW This trip and other embeds sponsored by MilitaryLuggage.Com and B.N. Shape Clothing. Normandy coverage also made possible by Enterprise Rent A Car Caen Railway Office. My thanks to them and to everyone who has contributed to make this and other trips possible. A variety of advertising sponsorships are available, and you can contribute to this trip and other embeds at GoFundMe.
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