Like many of you, I spend a lot of time in my car. Sometimes I drive alone and sometimes with a full car, but there […]
Category: Leadership
Capable Decision Makers
Last week, my son told me that in his estimation every day is the same. Each day consists of the same activities within the house […]
The Meaningful Threshold
During my first week in command, I hosted a Command Quarters where I had the opportunity to celebrate some of the talent across the team […]
Engagement and Connection
I am writing this on my 73rd day as part of the Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command Team. Each day has been great in its […]
At Risk of Living
Risk is a part of life. We take risks each and every day. Some risks are calculated, some are deliberate, and some are unintentional. I […]
Chiefs, Officers, and the “White Hat”
Last week, I had the privilege of being the guest speaker at the Chiefs Pinning Ceremony, where we celebrated what will likely serve as the […]
Here’s To the Enablers…
Last weekend I ran the Virginia Beach Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon. I woke up at 0430 and drove with my son to the designated […]
Accidentally, On Purpose
I work in a field that is relatively new to the Navy. Truth is when you are part of a team that has been in […]
Candy Jar (Guest Post)
LT Jason Knudson is an Information Warfare Officer and member of the Chief of Naval Operations Rapid Innovation Cell. All comments are his and his […]
Frozen in History
Though very short in comparison to most other countries, the United States has a proud history. Just as any nation-state, organization, idea, or living being […]
Boxed In
During the 3.5 hour drive home after recent road trip focused on house hunting, I found myself at the wheel on a long two lane […]
Band-Aids
Every morning when I leave my house I drive by this one vehicle. It’s had a broken window for as long as I can remember. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leading Where We Want
I’m guilty. I didn’t necessarily bring myself up on charges, but as my own personal jury and judge in the self-aware court of law, I […]
What Will You Command?
Even at the earliest stages in our career, Naval Officers are taught that we should aspire to Command. Joint Pub 1-02 defines Command as… The authority that […]
Behind the Scenes
Each of us has a primary duty, a main effort, and a set of responsibilities. Many times we are not the only person executing tasks […]
Informed Decisions
Last week we took a spontaneous family trip to scout out the area that the Navy has asked us to make our home for two […]
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 […]
Recruiting Culture
I am a big college football fan. I don’t identify with a specific team or school in part because I enjoy the pageantry and traditions […]