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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Satisfaction Bar
Last weekend was yet another one spent at the swimming pool. I must admit I enjoy weekends like that. My wife and I get to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Just Passing Through
I like to think that there is a reason behind everything we do. It is true that sometimes I try harder than I should to identify […]
Scaffolding
Over Memorial Day Weekend, we went on a rather spontaneous trip to Niagara Falls and a few other places. It was so spontaneous that I […]
Picked
Just as many have inspired me, I continue to encourage others to take permission to do the things they want to in life. To pick themselves […]
Profiling Normal
Having recently taken a computer network security course, the idea of anomaly detection is fresh in my mind. Security professionals, whether it be in the […]
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 […]
Push and Pull
As leaders, we are charged with inspiring the team with whom we lead to create value, accomplish the mission, and continually improve as both individuals […]