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 →

There is growing science that indicates that we may be more in control of our emotions than previously thought, even in intense situations.  Previous conventional wisdom went something like this:  I see a grizzly bear (issue), I feel fear, and then my body dumps fight or flight chemicals (such as adrenaline) into the body.  Current insights say that … Continue reading Emotional Cultivation →