Over the last few years, I have found myself with opportunities to make more personal decisions at a higher rate than ever before. There are […]
Leadership Musings
Nearly Full Circle
With the help of countless mentors and friends a blueprint for the next phase of my life was purposefully crafted upon retiring from the Navy. […]
RTO or OTR?
Admittedly, I was personally disappointed when my boss told me of the imminent Return to Office mandate. Like so many, I was professionally thriving in […]
A Jarring Discovery
I have long enjoyed the traditions and ceremonies that accompany military service, well most of them anyway. After 31 years in uniform myself, I continue […]
Complacency & Contentment & Continual Improvement
Complacency is a dangerous state of mind. It tends to find us when we are most satisfied with our situation. There are countless examples of […]
Useful Enjoyment
The last two months have been an absolute gift. What ended up being an almost two-month sabbatical from work was filled with adventure, reflection, home […]
This Blog Post Was Purposely Removed
Though names and companies were purposely obfuscated in the original blog post, it was removed to protect the privacy of anyone perceived to have been […]
Military Transition: Clarity through Constraints
Transitioning from the military to civilian life is no small feat. I remember countless hours of reflection and numerous hours with friends, family, and interested […]
Empathizing with the Uninformed
I truly believe that everyone has the right to voice their opinion. At the same time, and as crass as it sounds, I believe that only the informed deserve to have their opinions heard. To me, the divide today is not between the left and the right, the red and the blue, the rich and the poor, the haves and the have nots. The divide is between those of us committed to living an empathetic life and those who care only of themselves, lacking the courage to question their convictions.
Good Enough. Is it?
I gave up long ago on the illusion of perfection. However, the pursuit of progress and reaching toward both individual and collective potential remain significant […]
Presenting Thyself
Where some seem to take great pride in wearing their brand (school, job, etc.) visibly, I am equally proud to wear mine invisibly. As an […]
Authentic Humility
The COVID-19 stay-at-home guidelines certainly have provided many of us with the opportunity to reflect on what we value most. We are missing our friends, […]
Projects > Job
“Now that you are retired from the Navy, what do you do with all of your free time?” It’s a question I get regularly and […]
Dilemmas, By Design
Life is a series of choices, and last year as I contemplated leaving and ultimately left the military felt like a lifetime in and of […]
Leaders as Connectors
As a leader, I have lived on the creative end of the military spectrum and my most recent (and last) tour in the Navy positioned […]
Eat Your Broccoli First
I am certain that I have not been doing it my entire life, but I have eaten this way for as long as I can […]
Letting Go
Over the years, I have observed many people transition from military service. I did so with great interest because I knew, like everyone else who is called […]
Just Being There
I like to win as much as the next guy. To this day, my competitive juices get flowing as I turn most things I do […]
Personal Values
As a reflection tool and in preparation for my upcoming career change, I have been giving deliberate thought to my personal values. Values are the […]
Far From Alone
Changing careers is one of the most daunting missions I have undertaken in many years. I am excited and nervous. I am confident and hesitant. […]