Posts Tagged ‘US Navy Seals’
The Moment that Mattered the Most
The Moment that Mattered the Most October 23, 2023 Last week, I had the honor to attend the 242nd anniversary of the victory at Yorktown, the battle that won the Revolutionary War for the United States and set the stage for the freedoms we enjoy today. It was a glorious day with dignitaries from the United…
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How to Anticipate Fast, Pivot Fast, and Act Fast
We have lived and are living in uncertain times. And one thing I have learned that some times are more uncertain than others, it’s all relative. The United States was coming out of a recession when I graduated from college. There was much uncertainty. There was high inflation, the Cold War was still there, interest…
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When it’s Time to Step Up
When my family moved to Virginia in 1973, I arrived after them as my Little League baseball team was trying to qualify to go to the regionals to qualify for the Little League World Series. Unfortunately, we lost in the state semifinals. That night, my coach drove all night to take me to my new…
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Poise under Pressure
One of Winston Churchill‘s greatest initial challenges at the beginning of World War 2 was keeping his naval forces afloat during the turbulence of the early days of the war. About a year later, his most significant concern turned to hold Parliament and the country on an even keel as Nazi assaults pounded them. To…
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Expert Audacity
Last week, I was honored to be interviewed for internet radio and two podcasts. During one of the interviews, I was asked a different slant on a question that I’ve been asked many times before. I was asked, ” what one thing that happened during the Miracle on the Hudson has served me the most.…
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The Steward of the Vision
Success is the reward for setbacks. Last week, I received an email from one of the participants of one of the events I spoke at last week. In his position, he is faced with crises every day. We interacted about one of the takeaways I shared in my presentation, mental strength and how to employ…
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The Joy in the Suck
Most people who know me or follow me know that last year, I swam with my wingman, Suzanne, in the Hudson River Seal Swim, and Run. I hadn’t swum for over 40 years but when you have a huge goal that moves to your mission, miracles happen. Suzanne and I completed the swim and run…
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