Steven-Paul Lapid writes and speaks on practical leadership, character, decision-making, team effectiveness, professional growth, and organizational development. This page brings together selected articles, interviews, media appearances, and leadership-related work.
Published Articles
Leadership Is a Mindset, Not a Rank - Medium
Most People Avoid This One Leadership Habit (And It Holds Them Back) - Medium
The 5 Leadership Books That Will Change How You Think, Not Just What You Do - Medium
The 5 Military Leadership Books Worth Reading More Than Once - Medium
Goering’s Ground Troops: The Luftwaffe Field Divisions of World War II - DODReads
The Navy SEAL Playbook - DODReads
The United States Marine Corps, A History, Fifth Edition - DODReads
The CNO’s 2026 Reading List Is a Call to Sharpen the Fleet - DODReads
A New Year Is a Responsibility - DODReads
Goering’s Ground Troops - Real Clear Defense
Featured Articles
Retired naval officer provides leadership advice in first book - San Diego Union-Tribune / La Jolla Light
Helm & Horizon: Daily Leadership Principles for the Motivated Sailor - DODReads
Author Interview - DODReads
Weekends with Locals - Warwicks
Helm & Horizon - Military Writers Society of America
MWSA Interview - Military Writers Society of America
Helm & Horizon - Real Clear Defense
Helm & Horizon - Readers Favorite