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 […]
Leadership Musings
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 […]
Lenses
I am not a photographer, but I appreciate a well-framed picture. I am not a painter, but I hang art that inspires me in places […]
Familiarity
My current job affords me the opportunity to travel to distant lands, experience new things, and meet lots of interesting people. In fact, last month […]
Lift Operators
In a world of scarcity, we often speak of trade-offs, a tit for a tat, a quid for a quo, and finding the right balance. […]
THINKers
Having recently had an opportunity to engage with some esteemed academic leaders, I must admit that I am simultaneously envious and grateful. Envious of their […]
Recruiting Culture
I am a big college football fan. I don’t identify with a specific team or school in part because I enjoy the pageantry and traditions […]
Outcomes
Anyone who is familiar with the Star Wars movies is likely even more familiar with the little green Jedi master, Yoda. If you’re anything like […]
I’m A Quid
There are many Latin phrases that are prominent in our language and given the fact that a large part of my job (really any job […]
Self-Limitation
Have you heard about the experiment done years ago on jumping frogs that were placed in jars with lids? To refresh your memory, the frogs had […]
(Never)Mind the Gap
Each of us has tried out for teams (sports or otherwise), applied for jobs, and/or extended an invitation to another. There are and always will […]
Dialoguers and Debaters
I enjoy thoughtful conversations on a wide range of topics and I am fortunate enough to have them with some extremely knowledgeable and passionate people. […]
Opportunities Realized
I know that I am far from alone in my sincere belief that life is one giant opportunity. Whether we care to admit it or not, we […]
“About Time” Moments
We’ve all had those moments in life of sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition, or comprehension. And most of us aspire to have many more of […]
Finding vs Looking
Earlier this week on my way to work, I found myself singing along with one of my favorite U2 songs. “I Still Haven’t Found What […]
Give Yourself Credit
I know many people who are eager to take credit for the contributions they make and I tend to seek out people who are quick to […]
Get Even Better Tours
I heard it again recently, two relatively senior Naval Officers talking about their personal involvement in helping someone be given the benefit of a “Get Well Tour.” […]
The Mirror is Telling
I have the pleasure of speaking with and to each new Information Warfare Officer via video-teleconference (VTC). This is an opportunity I was afforded based […]
Declaration of Interdependence
We recently celebrated our Nation’s independence last week on the 4th of July. It was a glorious celebration that should remind even the unpatriotic of how […]