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 […]
Leadership Musings
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 […]
Anchor Points
While driving with my son last week, we were in need of gas. We neared a gas station selling unleaded for $2.39 a gallon. As we […]
Informed Decisions
Last week we took a spontaneous family trip to scout out the area that the Navy has asked us to make our home for two […]
Incremental Yesses
There are a few words used in today’s work-world that just make me cringe. Five years ago, the default combination of effective and efficient began […]