Connecting with People
When I took the photo above, I was standing along the banks of the York River in Yorktown, Virginia. On the other side is Gloucester, Virginia. I had three options…
Collaborative Decision Making
“As a result of collaborative decision making, battle experience, and efficient execution, the Yorktown air group was the only one that arrived over the target in a timely fashion and…
Know your Team
In 1942, Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance assumed command of Task Force 16 prior to the Battle of Midway. His assignment resulted from Vice Admiral William F. Halsey’s admittance to…
The Importance of Trust
“Regardless of the profession or situation, earning trust is paramount in leadership.”1 The photo shows two firefighters attacking a propane fire during a training session. Both individuals were assigned to…