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The author argues that organizations should contribute to society, take responsibility for actions and their consequences, and be able to measure their value through the self-assessment of corporate "vital signs." Topics include corporate social responsibility, needs assessment, and mega planning. According to the author, practical leadership can apply lessons learned from vital signs towards achieving an "ideal vision." The book "My Life in Leadership" by Frances Hesselbein is mentioned. Three checklists for the identification and ranking of vital signs are provided.

The article discusses the behavior of the human values, stating that these values impact the human decisions, their motivation towards their loved one and earns them the sense of security to act according to that.

The article discusses the author's views on rapidly changing technology faced by electronic warfare (EW) professionals in operational communities. He believes that technology developers and early innovators continue to be risk takers with inquisitive and exploring character based on strong beliefs and principles. The author suggests that EW professionals should take time to rediscover their ethos to shape better ideals in serving, leading, and advocating.

The article reports on a meeting of the British prime minister's Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery at the City of Manchester Stadium to which 50 people were invited to discuss views on what makes an ideal nurse. Questions discussed include the skills and knowledge of an ideal nurse, what nurses should do more of or differently, and obstacles to those ends. The commission is comprised of nurse leaders and led by health minister Ann Keen.

This article presents information on a tribe in the South Pacific whose people revere the U.S. for its ideals of equality, freedom and helping the less fortunate. Inhabitants of the Tanna island wait every year for the reappearance of a mythical U.S. savior John Frum. The cargo cult began during World War II, when U.S. servicemen stationed there offered resources and medical care.

Offers the author's reflection on what it means to him to be an American in the wake of terrorist attacks on the United States. Mention of three events, including the death of his maternal grandmother who emigrated from Russia; How memories contribute to his feeling of Americanism and summarize his view of the national creed.