Bubbles make me smile. I enjoy blowing them every now and then. I like to see how big I can make them before they pop. […]
Leadership Musings
Ahead of the Curve
Life as a leader serving in the military is many things and it most definitely is a life of continual change. Truth is that it […]
Just…
I think we should [insert well articulated opinion here], “just a thought.” I’d love to give [insert new experience here] a try, but I’m “just […]
Green Lights
Last week, my wife and I made a quick trip to Annapolis, Maryland to attend a Navy ceremony. And by quick trip, I mean that we […]
Fully Invested Leaders
Many people consider themselves leaders, many people are in positions to lead, and many people are neither yet aspire to both. I have been spending […]
Teams and Tribes (Guest Post)
Lieutenant Kristen Wheeler is a proud prior enlisted Surface Warfare Officer. More than that she is a passionate leader and a phenomenal human being. A true […]
Failing Our Way to Success (Guest Post)
Not too long ago, I asked each Officer on our team to submit a short essay on a topic of their choice. Many good thought […]
Red Pill Addiction
The Matrix – “You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red […]
Divide and Partner
Like many, I most certainly enjoy being entertained. My wife finds it funny that one of the quickest ways to grab my attention and inspire […]
It Was What It Was
I like to pay close attention to the words others use when they communicate. I am most in tune with prepositions and pronouns, and firmly […]
Something Bigger Than Ourself
I have long taken great pride in being a part of something far bigger than myself. For me, that happens to be serving as a […]
Sponsoring Opportunities to Lead
Leadership is not a position or title, it is action, choice, and example. Our behaviors may in fact result in leadership opportunity down the road, and […]
The Value of the Strange Leader (Guest Post)
Dr. Rebecca Siders is a passionate human being with varied interests that center around making the world a better place, inspiring people in her company […]
Explaining Inaction
Hello, my name is Sean and I am a Progress-aholic… I am addicted to progress. I am not interested in being busy, but I have […]
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 […]
Cautiously Bold
I am the first to admit that as time goes on, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for me to be patient. In my professional life, […]
Got Game?
“Gamers are hermits.” “Gamers do not effectively navigate reality.” “Gaming is a complete waste of time.” I grew up playing video games, but by today’s […]
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 […]
History of Originality
Serendipity is one of my favorite words. I don’t use it often, but I enjoy the way it rolls off my tongue. As much as […]
Belonging
I thoroughly enjoy being on teams. I grew up playing team sports, and an emphasis on teamwork was a constant in my home throughout and […]