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 […]
Category: Communication
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]