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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/

10/02/2026

The Thayer Leadership Experience: In Their Words | Sumitomo Corporation of Americas | Part 2

What makes a leadership development partnership stronger over time?

For Sumitomo Corporation, it’s knowing their partner listens, cares, and adapts to their organization’s needs.

In Part 2 of our series, Teresa Oakley, Chief People Officer, and Liz Sung, Head of Talent Management, share how their relationship with Thayer Leadership began 4 years ago and has since supported the development of 150 leaders.

From creating a learning environment to tailoring each program to their evolving needs, Teresa and Liz reflect on the collaboration and personal commitment that have strengthened the partnership along the way.

Thank you to Teresa, Liz, 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/

10/01/2026

We’re honored to be named a 2026 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards winner in Leadership Development!

The Choice Awards are the industry’s only crowd-sourced solution provider program, as voted on by customers and experts. This year's voting was the most competitive to date out of nearly 300 providers. We are honored to stand among the best for the effectiveness of our programs!

At Thayer Leadership, we believe developing leaders of character creates a lasting impact on teams and organizations. Our faculty bring decades of military leadership experience to help leaders build trust, navigate uncertainty, and put learning into practice.

Thank you to our clients and everyone who voted for us, as well as our dedicated faculty and team who bring our mission to life. Your trust and support make this recognition especially meaningful.

Discover how Thayer Leadership can help you and your team lead with purpose:
https://thayerleadership.com/

09/30/2026

As September comes to a close, our responsibility to remember continues.

25 years after September 11, 2001, we continue to honor the lives lost, the families and communities forever changed, and those who answered the call to serve.

For many members of Thayer Leadership’s faculty, that day profoundly shaped their lives and the years of military service that followed. In “Twenty-Five Years Later: Remembering September 11,” we reflect on some of the experiences of our faculty, as many were impacted -- including but not limited to COL (Ret.) Sean Hannah, PhD, COL (Ret.) Greg Gadson, COL (Ret.) Patricia George, COL (Ret.) Joe Vongs, MG (Ret.) Tony Cucolo, MG (Ret.) Malcolm Frost, and Thayer Leadership Co-President Dan Rice.

Their stories remind us that continuing to serve does not erase the pain people carry.

As leaders, we have a responsibility to approach others with empathy and curiosity: to listen without assuming, make room for their experiences, and care for the people who depend on us.

Always remember. Never forget.

Read the full reflection:
https://thayerleadership.com/leadership-blog/twenty-five-years-later-remembering-september-11/

09/28/2026

The Thayer Leadership Experience: In Their Words | Sumitomo Corporation of Americas | Part 1

What does investing in leadership development look like over time?

For Sumitomo Corporation it includes an opportunity that feels like an honor to be part of.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with their team, now on their 4th cohort with Thayer Leadership.

During our conversation with Teresa Oakley, Chief People Officer, and Liz Sung, Head of Talent Management, they reflected on their repeated experiences with Thayer Leadership and what the opportunity to participate means within their organization.

This is the 1st in a short series featuring insights from Sumitomo's leadership development journey. Follow along for a closer look at the Thayer experience and what it can mean for leaders and their teams.

Thank you to Teresa, Liz, and the Sumitomo team for your continued trust and partnership!

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

09/27/2026

On Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, Thayer Leadership honors the families of service members who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Behind every fallen hero is a family whose love, sacrifice, loss, and strength deserve our remembrance, today and every day. We remember the lives of those they hold dear and recognize the lasting cost of their service.

To our Gold Star families: your loved ones are not forgotten. We stand with you in gratitude, compassion, and remembrance.

We believe in supporting Gold Star children. Read this message from our Co-President, Dan Rice: https://thayerleadership.com/leadership-blog/supporting-gold-star-children/

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