Is It Close Enough?
I don’t know about you, but I like to get things right. So much so that I can put a lot of undue pressure on myself to do so. Sometimes,…
Ask “Why?”
I love when I get the opportunity to babysit my granddaughter! Watching her explore the world and learn new things is as exciting for me as it is for her. …
Share Your Leadership Tithe
When life is complete, what is the legacy you want to leave behind? One of policy, plans, procedures and rules? Or, do you want a to leave a legacy that…
Show Your Ass and Laugh!
RIP!!! The seam in the back of my dress uniform pants completely gave out. Admittedly, I had packed on some serious pounds. I had quit smoking and substituted the smokes…
SNL Got It Right…Humor Works
“Did you see it? It was HILARIOUS!” “YES! I did see it, and it WAS hilarious!” That has been the conversation amongst some as we’ve watched Saturday Night Live (SNL)…
Want Innovation? Just give the order!
“Sometimes, Chip, all you can do is just give an order.” the Admiral said as he gave me his best piece of advice before I shipped off to Officer Candidate…
Unconventional Rewards (and Fun)!
I could hear him running down the passageway as the clock ticked down to the end of one minute. 55…56…57…and then, Lonnie broke the threshold of my door and dove…
Make Fear Your Bitch!
I’m not afraid of the boogie man but I have watched enough episodes of “Snapped” on The Oxygen Channel to make me a tad fearful when my wife, Gwen, gives…
Unconventional Team Connection
Growing up, my ol’ man had a nickname for everyone. I don’t know if it was because he couldn’t remember anyone’s name or because he thought it was funny. Whatever…
No Place to Go!
I walked into my Division Officer’s office and said (quite emotionally), “I’m not going to work for that a$$hole another day!” This wasn’t the first time my first line supervisor…