I have always enjoyed being a member of a team. Whether it be my family, a team on the athletic field, a command, or an informal group working toward a common goal, I prefer to be an active contributor to a team more than I do working by myself. In […]
Month: July 2013
Engage. Connect. Grow.
A recent status update on my LinkedIn account resulted in a nice conversation with a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian on the topic of mentoring, networking, and actively engaging with others. He made mention that in his 20+ years working with military personnel, he had not mentored a single one. […]
The Vortex (Guest Post)
LTJG Kelly Ryan commissioned in the Navy in 2010 through Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI after a successful career as an equestrian dressage coach and trainer. After she commissioned, she underwent training at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center in Virginia Beach, VA and subsequently reported to […]
Swatting at Gnats
In any organization, there are main lines of operations and there are distractions. Sometimes the distractions come in the form of “good ideas” thrust upon the team by seniors. Sometimes the distractions come in the form of sub-par performers. And yes, sometimes the distractions are in fact opportunities. The challenge […]