General Eric Shinseki

How Much Do You Love Leading People?

Marshall Goldsmith | Posted 11.17.2011

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Marshall Goldsmith

I think there is one critical question that repeatedly gets left out when assessing the potential of our future leaders: How much do you love leading people?

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Mayor MIA on Veterans' Affairs

Luis Carlos Montalván | Posted 05.25.2011

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Luis Carlos Montalván

When hundreds of thousands of New York's veterans do not receive the benefits and entitlements they deserve, is there then no cost to New York State taxpayers?

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Open Letter to Veterans Affairs Nominee Gen. Eric Shinseki

Joseph A. Violante | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joseph A. Violante

The history of veterans funding is so consistently poor that even when Congress has gotten the funding level right, it has been late. Imagine trying to run a private sector health care system without knowing your budget.

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Hearings for General Shinseki: Top Ten Questions from Vets for VA Secretary Nominee

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 05.25.2011

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Paul Rieckhoff

General Shinseki has the potential to be an effective and dedicated advocate for veterans of all generations. But nobody gets a free pass. The Senate must ensure that he is the right person for a very tough job.

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Rewarding Those Who Got It Right

Arianna Huffington | Posted 05.25.2011

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Arianna Huffington

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Obama's Meet The Press Interview: Discusses Economy, Auto Bailout, Iran, Foreign Policy, More (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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