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, […]
Leadership Musings
Outside the Pool
This last weekend was the All-City Swim Meet and the culmination of my son’s third year of swimming on the neighborhood team. Three years ago […]
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 […]
Newport to Remember
It happened again, the Navy sent me to Newport, Rhode Island. They’ve been doing that every 3-5 years since I was commissioned. Those of you […]
Candy Jar (Guest Post)
LT Jason Knudson is an Information Warfare Officer and member of the Chief of Naval Operations Rapid Innovation Cell. All comments are his and his […]
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 […]
Frozen in History
Though very short in comparison to most other countries, the United States has a proud history. Just as any nation-state, organization, idea, or living being […]
Boxed In
During the 3.5 hour drive home after recent road trip focused on house hunting, I found myself at the wheel on a long two lane […]
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 […]
Band-Aids
Every morning when I leave my house I drive by this one vehicle. It’s had a broken window for as long as I can remember. […]
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 […]
Solitude: Being Alone Makes You a Better Leader (Guest Post)
CDR Andy Newsome is an Information Warfare Officer, and is passionate about helping others. Andy is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval War […]
Howdy, Partner!
Though far from an exhaustive list, the word Partner can be used to describe a relationship between spouses, significant others, parents, friends, teammates, businesses, governmental […]
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 […]
Leading Where We Want
I’m guilty. I didn’t necessarily bring myself up on charges, but as my own personal jury and judge in the self-aware court of law, I […]
What Will You Command?
Even at the earliest stages in our career, Naval Officers are taught that we should aspire to Command. Joint Pub 1-02 defines Command as… The authority that […]
For the Last Time…
I love flipping the script on others and I thoroughly enjoy it when others do the same for me. Those of you who follow this […]
Blurred Lines
In most organizations and especially in the military, clearly articulated roles and responsibilities are critical to enabling mission accomplishment. Authority, responsibility, and accountability are easy […]
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 […]