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Leading the Receiver
I’ve never played ice hockey, but I know enough to heed Wayne Gretzky’s advice and “skate to where the puck is going, not to where […]
The Power of Dissent
When it comes to leading a team, there are few things as powerful as consent across the group. It is through a careful combination of […]
(Don’t) Expect to Win
Each week in anticipation of and during Naval Academy football games I hear local commercials about how Midshipmen ‘Expect to Win’ on and off the […]
Best or Most Deserving?
I am a college football fan and like many fans, this is the time of year when I am reminded about how flawed the poll (or […]
Committed to WHO
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 […]
Proactive Driving
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Outside the Pool
This last weekend was the All-City Swim Meet and the culmination of my son’s third year of swimming on the neighborhood team. Three years ago […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]