“Work – Life Balance”, we’ve heard the phrase many times and each time my stomach turns. Either the intended message is completely miscommunicated or the […]
Leadership Musings
Succession Planning
As I just about reach the midway point in my current tour of duty, I acknowledge I am having a “Mid-tour Crisis”. I assess the […]
The Innovative Treadmill
I have often wondered why we in the Navy are so quick to use the word “innovative” (and derivatives thereof) in our daily vocabulary. In […]
Opportunity, Mentorship and…
Each week we welcome new Sailors to our command, and I am impressed by each addition. Monthly, I get the opportunity to meet with the […]
Celebrating Life…Dealing with Loss
A week ago Friday, I had the pleasure of participating in my first American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Like so many other great things […]
Chasing Collar Devices
Promotion board result season is upon us, and yet again, the questions fill the air as members of our team attempt to do their own […]
Experiencing, Sharing, Multiplying…
Those who know me are well aware of the fact that I work both directly and indirectly with incredibly smart, creative people. In fact, I […]
Successful and Significant
When attending any conference we hear many thoughts, some good, some great and some that we wouldn’t give a second thought. Last week I was […]
Experimenting Without Positional Authority
One of the fallacies that too many people believe is that one must have positional authority to lead. I have heard it too often when […]
Experimenting with 360 Degree Feedback
Life is an adventure and WE have every opportunity to both succeed and fail as WE try new things, experiment with new ideas and create […]
Little League Baseball – The Second Time Around
Over the last month, I have been reintroduced to Little League Baseball. My observations of the very same situations from the perspective of a parent, […]
Implementation: We’re Getting Better
Though spending a few days in Orlando (to include “The Happiest Place on Earth”) celebrating my son’s birthday was clearly the highlight of the week, […]
Heirarchy of Needs
In the wake of a recent post about Loving What You Do, I have enjoyed a few off-line discussions on the topic. What I found […]
A Second Grader’s Vantage Point
Though I spend a good portion of my days with a second grader, I don’t find myself in a room full of them very often. […]
Football Fans and Product Loyalty
The Super Bowl will soon be over and with it the beginning of far more productive weekends for me. Admittedly, I spend more time watching […]
Loving What You Do
Most of us go to work at least five days a week with varied levels of interest and each of us for different reasons. Some […]
True Vacation Requires Delegation
I write this as we fly from Sacramento back to Pensacola after a wonderful time spent with Family and Friends. It was a special adventure […]
Please Don’t Focus on the Retention Rate
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of re-enlisting another valued member of our team. In this case, the venue was just as unique as […]
Respect and Gratitude
Undoubtedly, the best part of my job is interacting, sharing ideas and learning with fellow members of the NIOC Pensacola Team. One of many mechanisms […]
Turning The Tables
Just as with any holiday season, I have made the time for thoughtful reflection as I both appreciate the past and consider the future. This […]