Officer Training – “Don’t Take it Personally” – Terrible Work Advice
Every week the officers in our command get together and spend 20 minutes on personal and professional development training. It
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How Do your Sailors Consume the News?
Every day just after morning colors nearly every sailor goes through a predictable routine; they login to their NMCI machines
Read moreThe Hero’s Journey – A wedding Toast for Life
This was the wedding toast I gave at my brother’s wedding last week. I wanted to convey the struggle and
Read moreOfficer Training – Urgent vs Important w/ Col Blum
Every week the officers in our command get together and spend 20 minutes on personal and professional development training. It
Read moreOfficer Training – Reflections on Leadership: Investing in our People
Every week the officers in our command get together and spend 20 minutes on personal and professional development training. It
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How to Nominate a book to the Military’s Reading List
The following is a quick contact list for submitting a book to the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air-Force or Coast
Read moreOfficer Training – Discipline and Lethality
Every week the officers in our command get together and spend 20 minutes on personal and professional development training. It
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US Navy 2018 Reading List – the Military’s longest reading list to date
Either Navy deployments are getting longer or they must think you have a lot of extra time on your hands.
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Authors Interview: Struggle Well – Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma (Part II)
Last month I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Ken Falke, the chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an
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The Transitioning Military Officer Reading List – 4 books 4 resources
This month I will complete my 18th year of Naval service which makes me eligible for retirement in as soon
Read moreWhy Even Try if I know I can’t be Perfect?
A few months ago a buddy of mine, Adam Gilbert over at mybodytutor.com made a really profound point in one
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Meditations – On Rush Hour Traffic
Last week I was able to apply a lesson from my favorite 2000-year-old Stoic, Marcus Aurelius. A few days ago
Read moreCommand Philosophy vs Command Business Rules
A command Philosophy vs Command Business Rules Earlier I posted about my philosophy of a command philosophy. I argued that
Read moreInterview with Steve Leonard aka “Doctrine Man”
Last week I had the pleasure of talking with Steve Leonard. Steve is a former Army Officer and Senior military
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Navy Boot Camp Reading List
Welcome Aboard and Welcome to the Navy! I’m glad you are here and glad to be able to share some
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