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Connecting the Dots

Sean Heritage

Dots signify two things. First, they represent the milestones, large and small, happy and sad, we enjoy throughout the journey of life.
They additionally symbolize disparate pieces of data that by themselves mean far less than they do in the aggregate. This forum is all about celebrating the lessons of life, enjoying the journey, and making sense of things along the way. Our quality of life and the value we deliver have everything to do with how deliberate we are in...
Connecting the Dots

Sean Heritage

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Presenting Thyself

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 […]

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Authentic Humility

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, […]

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Experiencing Memories

Experiencing Memories

It’s fun to reminisce with family and friends about shared experiences. At the same time, I find it extremely enjoyable to listen to people tell […]

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Just…

Just…

I think we should [insert well articulated opinion here], “just a thought.” I’d love to give [insert new experience here] a try, but I’m “just […]

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Divide and Partner

Divide and Partner

Like many, I most certainly enjoy being entertained. My wife finds it funny that one of the quickest ways to grab my attention and inspire […]

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Explaining Inaction

Explaining Inaction

Hello, my name is Sean and I am a Progress-aholic… I am addicted to progress. I am not interested in being busy, but I have […]

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Howdy, Partner!

Howdy, Partner!

Though far from an exhaustive list, the word Partner can be used to describe a relationship between spouses, significant others, parents, friends, teammates, businesses, governmental […]

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Blurred Lines

Blurred Lines

In most organizations and especially in the military, clearly articulated roles and responsibilities are critical to enabling mission accomplishment. Authority, responsibility, and accountability are easy […]

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Lenses

Lenses

I am not a photographer, but I appreciate a well-framed picture. I am not a painter, but I hang art that inspires me in places […]

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Lift Operators

Lift Operators

In a world of scarcity, we often speak of trade-offs, a tit for a tat, a quid for a quo, and finding the right balance. […]

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Dialoguers and Debaters

Dialoguers and Debaters

I enjoy thoughtful conversations on a wide range of topics and I am fortunate enough to have them with some extremely knowledgeable and passionate people. […]

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Get Even Better Tours

Get Even Better Tours

I heard it again recently, two relatively senior Naval Officers talking about their personal involvement in helping someone be given the benefit of a “Get Well Tour.” […]

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Declaration of Interdependence

Declaration of Interdependence

We recently celebrated our Nation’s independence last week on the 4th of July. It was a glorious celebration that should remind even the unpatriotic of how […]

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Walking Mentorship

Walking Mentorship

I am continually looking for opportunities to learn from others, put ideas into action, and experiment with things that may not work. One of the […]

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Questions

Questions

“It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.” – Eugene Ionesco Many of us like solving problems, pride ourselves in finding the “right” […]

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Means of Communication

Means of Communication

Like many others, I look around me for inspiration. Fortunately, with the company I keep, the books I read, and the environment in which I […]

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Boundaries

Boundaries

Early this month I had the pleasure of sharing lunch with a prized friend and mentor. We talked of many things including family, our individual […]

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It’s Too Hard

It’s Too Hard

I hear it just about every day, “It’s too hard.” The phrase remains the same, yet the context and sentiment varies. One day it’s my […]

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Genuine Conversations

Genuine Conversations

The basis for this post is an e-mail I sent to the team with whom I currently lead. Until recently, we had not made team-building […]

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The “M” Word

The “M” Word

I am often careful of the words I choose to use and one of the many words that I dislike hearing as much as saying […]

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