Character-Driven Leadership: The Path to a Respected and Enduring Legacy isn’t just a topic. It’s a fundamental principle of high performance that shapes impactful leadership. Success is often measured in end-of-quarter results, wins, trophies, and record-breaking performances in the challenging leadership landscape. The pressure to achieve can be intense. Yet, beneath the glittering array of…
Leading through uncertainty, especially during layoffs, is complex and challenging. Leading with empathy and transparency while making tough decisions can be brutal. Leaders’ primary focus should be to ensure that every individual within the organization—those who must depart and those who remain—feels respected, valued, and informed. The issue at hand is the inherent complexity…
How do you move from chaos to success and master risk management? Leading through change during times of uncertainty can feel like flying without a safety net. Yet, in these moments, an effective risk management strategy becomes more crucial than ever. So, why does risk management matter so much when faced with uncertainty? Let’s dive…
Task saturation in critical care teams (hospital, patient care) plays a crucial role in patient outcomes. Therefore, teamwork is an essential element in the delivery of effective, safe patient care. When it comes to safety, carrier aviators have it down to a science. With zero tolerance for error, we rely on every crew member, regardless…
Leading through change and crisis isn’t easy, but it becomes much more manageable with a positive mindset and a focus on positive reappraisal. Not only that, but it’s an opportunity to strengthen your team and your leadership skills. It’s no secret that we live in a world of constant change and uncertainty. As leaders, it’s…
Building a successful team is a challenge; getting the right talent onboard, with the right people in the right jobs, is critical. On a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, it doesn’t matter what color shirt you wear or what department you’re in, one aspect remains constant – the unparalleled power of teamwork. As a fighter pilot,…
As a Navy fighter pilot, communication isn’t just a tool in my arsenal—it’s my lifeline. Amid the roaring engines and radio static, a clear, timely message can be the difference between a successful mission and a catastrophe. This principle isn’t just for the cockpit; it’s an essential truth for leaders across all sectors. In the…
Eight years ago today, I lost one of the most important men in my life-my Dad due to a patient safety error. Words cannot express how much I miss him.
To reach any level of high-performance or to build a high reliability organization requires teamwork. Success requires leadership that sets a clear vision and defines what success looks…
The Art of Leading Through Change: Top 10 Risk Management Tips Leading through change is both an art and a science, requiring effective risk management strategies to navigate the challenges that arise. The last few years have been brutal… Navigating a global financial crisis and its aftermath, making difficult decisions to stabilize businesses, and…
