How is your organization supporting the competencies needed to be safe and effective operators and innovating in a shifting world?  Years ago, the Coast Guard saw boating safety from the perspective of a commodity.  From that view, the agenda was to regulate boats.  Every boat was assured that it had adequate life preservers, a sound hull, proper lighting, and so … Continue reading The Best Lens for Opportunity →

In school and early in our career, we are asked questions and are expected to have quick answers.  As we progress, we show mastery of a subject, solve problems, and move tactical issues forward.  As leadership roles are earned, the nature of our questions shifts to deepen understanding, explore new and contrary ideas, and pierce new thinking.   … Continue reading Being in the Question →

The US Navy flight demonstration team, more commonly known as the Blue Angels, involves quite a feat of precision flying.  I have seen two performances by them in person, and their flying is exceptional.   Any Navy pilot stationed on an aircraft carrier has great flight skill.  The length of the landing runway on an aircraft carrier is just … Continue reading …And I’m Glad to Be Here →