In today’s culture, the celebration of individuality is everywhere. From social movements to personal branding, the emphasis is often on standing out, Continue Reading
Rediscovering Inner Worth in a World of Distractions
We are in a fast-paced, digitally-driven era where every click, like, and share seems to define our worth. This is a harsh environment that Continue Reading
The Band of Excellence: Finding Balance in a Transitory Life
Transition – A Veteran’s Everyone’s Journey As we navigate the waves of life, the concept of "transition" often becomes the focal point, especially Continue Reading
The Tyranny of Absolutes: Why the Right vs. Wrong Mentality is Tearing Us Apart
In today’s world, polarization has become the norm. It seems that on almost every issue, we’re expected to take a hard stance—you’re either for Continue Reading
Resilience Isn’t Always Hard: Sometimes, It’s Soft
One month into my time with 3rd Ranger Battalion we had an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE). My company had 9 hours to be wheels-up; as Continue Reading
Veterans: The Beacon of Unity in a Polarized Nation
The other day, I was on a call with a former Navy SEAL. Now, if you know anything about the friendly rivalries within the military, you'll know that Continue Reading
Leading to Serendipity: The COMMIT Foundation’s Approach to Empowering Veterans and Their Spouses
At the heart of the COMMIT Foundation's mission lies a profound belief in the power of serendipity—those fortunate, unexpected moments that can Continue Reading
The Humanity of Heroism: Embracing Flaws in Our Search for Greatness
In every era, across every culture, heroes have stood as beacons of hope, courage, and moral fortitude. They are the embodiment of what we aspire to Continue Reading
It’s Not Just Them – It Is Us: Beyond Biden and Trump, Embracing Personal Responsibility
My wife Jen is my accountability partner. Whenever I make observations on the world around me (as I do frequently), she is quick to remind me, in a Continue Reading
Leadership isn’t about wins and losses. Leadership is about people.
"Leadership Beyond the Scoreboard: People, Learning, and Development" As we approach the end of the NFL's regular season, the anticipation and Continue Reading
Navigating Complexity with Clarity
My Journey with the Asymmetric Warfare Group's Problem-Solving Methodology A Question from a Friend Recently, a friend asked me about my Continue Reading
The Illusion of Control: Embracing the Reality of Our Limited Power
The world often feels chaotic and unpredictable. In our natural instinct, we grasp for control. But how? Using some teaching by two amazing thinkers, Continue Reading