
Leadership is built in small, defining moments that rarely show up in citations or awards. Two Marines share the stories that still guide them today. (Members Only) Listen here: ow.ly/iCOT50YflXS
Gary J. Sampson, Ph.D. (沙普瑞博士)
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@GaryJSampson
Writer/teacher | China/Taiwan/DPRK | deterrence & alliances | military language/culture | books, libraries & architecture | USMC (ret.) | PhD | @Temple_Liberty

Leadership is built in small, defining moments that rarely show up in citations or awards. Two Marines share the stories that still guide them today. (Members Only) Listen here: ow.ly/iCOT50YflXS

Now rescheduled after a snow cancellation in Jan.: In DC on March 31? Come to a discussion of The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun at @AU_SIS. Panelists include Patrick Jackson, Evan Medeiros, and @katiestallard. Thrilled @MikeFroman of @CFR_org, where I just became a senior fellow, will moderate. eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-…

When you say it out loud, “The Iran War,” it becomes an even tougher sell.


Sold-out launch of THE CROSSROADS in Denver at Douglas County Libraries with 500+ attendees. With Ross Kaminsky of KOA Radio.


New on #TempleOfLiberty: Don’t burn the bridge between the military and Boston’s classrooms. Cutting off contact between officers and civilian universities is a peculiar way to build judgment and trust. Boston’s classrooms have been a national asset. open.substack.com/pub/templeofli…

I have three separate hobbies: - reading books - buying books - visiting bookstores and libraries to admire books.



THRILLED to see my new book THE FINAL SCORE named an AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH for February. Stephen King called it "the best crime fiction he's read in 20 years" It's 30% off today at Amazon and B&N and on sale wherever you get your books!


Leadership is built in small, defining moments that rarely show up in citations or awards. Two Marines share the stories that still guide them today. (Members Only) Listen here: ow.ly/iCOT50YflXS

I was at the U.S. Archives today and the kind staff showed me the memo that the President sent to Congress saying I was selected for 1-star. I see many friends on those list.

This one's for the Huskers looking for a dose of 90s nostalgia 🎞️









There is nothing more American or patriotic than criticizing our leaders. We are a democracy. We don't ask our citizens (athletes are citizens too) to express subservience to a supreme leader. We value individualism and freedom of expression. That's how we roll.
