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. […]
Leadership Musings
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 […]
The Delete Button
Last Friday, a great time was had by all at our Command Holiday Party. Our Holiday Party Committee did a great job creating an opportunity […]
Giving Ourselves Permission
I grew up the son of a (now retired) police officer and, as you might imagine, he and my Mom created a rather specific environment […]
Pace Matters
Two weeks ago, I enjoyed a nice telephone conversation with a colleague where I pitched him on how we (OUR Command) were going to create […]
Finish Strong
During a recent command physical training session, I had the pleasure of running with one of our many talented young Sailors. As I grow older […]
The Means is the End
Like so many others, I have spent too much time in my life chasing what I interpreted to be the end goal. It might have […]
Where are Your Blockers?
Those of you who know me are well aware that I waste far too much time each fall watching college football. I make no apologies…I […]
Focus on Shortcomings and Watch Strengths Atrophy
Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending my second-grade son’s parent-teacher conference. When considering the standards of measure our school has chosen, I […]
The Diversity Box
Earlier this week a colleague was kind enough to share some very insightful feedback on a selection process in which few have meaningful visibility. Within […]
Workplace Culture: Google and the Military
It is no secret that Google enjoys a unique corporate culture. Last week, as part of the Information Dominance Corps Senior Leadership Seminar, I had […]
Mentorship, Sponsorship and Favoritism
Mentorship – A personal developmental relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps a less experienced or less knowledgeable person. The focus […]
Teams Failing Leaders?
As I look forward to witnessing another good friend realize the career milestone that is Command, I am reminded that it has been less than […]
The “C” Word
Just like every other Weekly Operations Brief at NIOC Pensacola, I witnessed something new. The difference last week was that my observations had little to […]
Mid-Life Crisis…Not Here (at Least Not Yet)
As I was enjoying the last weekend prior to my 40th Birthday, I started to contemplate the idea of the stereotypical “Mid-Life Crisis” that some […]