Reckoning

I signed a book deal. Here's what my book is about.

It's not a memoir, and I think that's a good thing.

Sep 3 • 

Ben Baran

17

July 2025

Who runs the U.S. military?

Part 7 of 10 on The Armed Forces Officer

Jul 17 • 

Ben Baran

4

Thy Blind Instrument

Ask not to see, not to know--only to be used

Jul 3 • 

Ben Baran

9

2

June 2025

Leading at the Top: Command

Part 6 of 10 on The Armed Forces Officer

Jun 26 • 

Ben Baran

4

May 2025

Dear Cardinal Electors

I'm a Catholic industrial/organizational psychologist. Here's how I'm thinking about the Conclave.

May 5 • 

Ben Baran

10

3

April 2025

What Heroism Looks Like

Reflections after visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial

Apr 28 • 

Ben Baran

7

Leadership as a Call to Service

Part 5 of 10 on The Armed Forces Officer

Apr 23 • 

Ben Baran

3

March 2025

What God Looks Like

Homeless Jesus awaits our mercy

Mar 13 • 

Ben Baran

11

2

Is all fair in war? No.

Part 4 of 10 on The Armed Forces Officer

Mar 6 • 

Ben Baran

4

Remember, You are Dust

On mortality salience, self-reflection, and Lent

Mar 4 • 

Ben Baran

6

February 2025

Values, Virtues, and Character

Part 3 of 10 on The Armed Forces Officer

Feb 21 • 

Ben Baran

7

"I don't feel good. But I think I feel better."

Reflections on The Hole, a book by Lindsay Bonilla

Feb 12 • 

Ben Baran

9