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 […]
Leadership Musings
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 […]
Long-Term Stewardship
It’s no secret that we live in a world where immediate gratification is a growing priority. We want to see results now. Whether it is […]
Don’t Just Change. Evolve!
One of the primary differences between managers and leaders is that managers are asked primarily to maintain the status quo, and leaders are charged with inspiring […]
(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 […]
Unicorns and Fairies
I enjoy many things about being in the Navy. I enjoy the mission, the people, and the opportunity to lead. During the course of my […]
Visibly Absent
I have long worked in an environment where presence is vital to meaningful contribution and the number of hours we put in is used as a metric […]
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 […]
Capable Decision Makers
Last week, my son told me that in his estimation every day is the same. Each day consists of the same activities within the house […]
The Meaningful Threshold
During my first week in command, I hosted a Command Quarters where I had the opportunity to celebrate some of the talent across the team […]
Engagement and Connection
I am writing this on my 73rd day as part of the Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command Team. Each day has been great in its […]
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 […]
At Risk of Living
Risk is a part of life. We take risks each and every day. Some risks are calculated, some are deliberate, and some are unintentional. I […]