Last week, my wife and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. Our wedding day was a lifetime ago, yet in many respects, it seems like […]
Category: Inspiration
Don Your Hoodie, Full-speed Ahead
Last week I attended the Athena East Naval Innovation Competition in downtown Norfolk. More specifically, I was part of a “Shark Tank” style board, helping […]
Stretching
I enjoy physical exercise and fitness has been a significant part of my life for as long as I can remember. Admittedly, like most kids […]
Falling Short Differently
Last month, I observed a toddler who was attempting to walk. He struggled, yet persisted. He toddled to the right, he wobbled to the left, […]
I’ll Miss You
The military life is not for everyone. It’s nomadic. It’s filled with separation from loved ones. It requires sacrifice by all involved. That is the […]
Newport to Remember
It happened again, the Navy sent me to Newport, Rhode Island. They’ve been doing that every 3-5 years since I was commissioned. Those of you […]
What Would Erik Do?
In three days, many will celebrate my brother Erik’s birthday. Though he passed away on October 21, 2013, he is far from forgotten in the […]
Better as a Memory
Last week during what was a wonderful visit from my parents, we enjoyed many adventures – Smithsonian, house hunting for our pending move, and general […]
Who Are You?
I have been a long believer that what we do as a profession and who we are as a person are two separate and distinct […]
Solitude: Being Alone Makes You a Better Leader (Guest Post)
CDR Andy Newsome is an Information Warfare Officer, and is passionate about helping others. Andy is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval War […]
How Do You Feel?
I feel great! It’s been another wonderful week and I don’t know that I could be more content. I can’t tell you the specifics of […]
For the Last Time…
I love flipping the script on others and I thoroughly enjoy it when others do the same for me. Those of you who follow this […]
Incremental Yesses
There are a few words used in today’s work-world that just make me cringe. Five years ago, the default combination of effective and efficient began […]
Familiarity
My current job affords me the opportunity to travel to distant lands, experience new things, and meet lots of interesting people. In fact, last month […]
THINKers
Having recently had an opportunity to engage with some esteemed academic leaders, I must admit that I am simultaneously envious and grateful. Envious of their […]
I’m A Quid
There are many Latin phrases that are prominent in our language and given the fact that a large part of my job (really any job […]
Self-Limitation
Have you heard about the experiment done years ago on jumping frogs that were placed in jars with lids? To refresh your memory, the frogs had […]
Opportunities Realized
I know that I am far from alone in my sincere belief that life is one giant opportunity. Whether we care to admit it or not, we […]
Finding vs Looking
Earlier this week on my way to work, I found myself singing along with one of my favorite U2 songs. “I Still Haven’t Found What […]
Give Yourself Credit
I know many people who are eager to take credit for the contributions they make and I tend to seek out people who are quick to […]