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Book #3 on the year is The Hero Code by Admiral William McRaven. Former Navy Seal, The Hero Code is a great, quick read. “The idea of duty is a simple one. We all have a job to do in life… we must do our job to the best of our ability. We must do it well, not because it serves our interests, but because it serves the interests of others. We do not live in this world alone.” The Hero Code for duty: Whatever job I am given, whatever duty I am bound by, I will do it to the best of my ability.

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These sessions seem valuable for senior leaders, I am a little curious how well this type of thing is percolating down into the lower ranks. I think the greatest positive or negative recruiting impact for the military in general is not coming from high ranking leaders - - it is coming from our veteran E-4s, E-5s and E-6s, going back to their families and their hometowns, in person and on social media, and talking about their experiences. Talking about how the military has helped them grow professionally, how the military has helped them build relationships. Sadly, I believe the recently reported shortfalls in recruiting, for the Navy in particular, are the fruits of at least 20 years of doing more with less. Sailors are getting burned out and they are not feeling cared for by the bureaucracy. There is only so much encouragement that a leader can offer when you do not have confidence that the broader organization will take care of you. And a poor leader will exacerbate the issues, making things worse. And much of this does start at the end, with how we support those who choose to separate from the military before reaching retirement. Many commands are hesitant to give time to prepare for what comes after, because of a false urgency to get the current mission done with the already and adequate amount of personnel. I have seen sailors denied their full terminal leave, because a squadron couldn't get a replacement until the actual separation date. So instead they stayed on deployment, upset and bitter at their treatment, feeling like they were not being allowed to use benefits that they had earned, and impacting the attitudes of other sailors who now felt the command was no longer on their side. And when does sailors go home, the story they share of their time in the Navy is going to be tainted by that out the door experience.. This particular issue is a policy problem that could be solved at the flag level. Encouraging and promoting the SkillBridge program is another issue that can be solved by policy; but instead recent changes have made it harder to use that program. I got a lot out of my career in the Navy, and I would love to see the organization improve and succeed moving forward, but I fear there are some big challenges to come.

Reflecting on two decades in uniform: Commitment is the cornerstone of victory. As a Navy veteran, this principle has not only shaped me in service but also transformed my approach in the civilian sector. What enduring lesson has your profession taught you? Join the conversation. #MilitaryToCivilian #CommitmentIsKey #ProfessionalGrowth

Meet Commander Yemm, the first female commander in the Royal Navy's warfighting branch. In this inspiring video, she shares her journey and challenges as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field. Her story is one of breaking barriers, pushing limits, and proving that anything is possible with determination and hard work. Watch and be inspired by Commander Yemm's story of courage and perseverance. Watch the replay in the Comments. #BritishRoyalNavy #breakingbarriers #limitlesspotential

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#diversity #edi #equalitymatters #hr #leadership isn’t just nice to do, it’s ESSENTIAL. Learn why the ‘business case’ for diversity is about fairness of opportunity and maximising all available talents . United States Marine Corps understands this. Watch this clip of the Commandant of #usmc explain this in such simple, effective and powerful language. Equality isn’t about mission statements and posters on a wall. It’s about getting it done and recognising the true costs of not doing it . #leadership is knowing ourselves and those we are responsible for as people and behaving accordingly.

To understand the rank of Fleet Admiral, one needs to consider the context of World War II. The United States was working alongside Allies who had higher ranks like Field Marshals and Fleet Admirals, which were superior to American ranks. To ensure American senior officers were not outranked, the United States established the ranks of Fleet Admiral and General of the Army, both five-star ranks. In total, nine men held these ranks. For the Navy, they were Nimitz, Halsey, King, and Leahy. In the Army, the five-star generals were Arnold, Eisenhower, Marshall, MacArthur, and Bradley.

January 1, 2024 is just around the corner. What stops your new year's resolution or goal from happening or not happening? Self-Discipline. Here's a micro of retired US Navy SEAL Officer and Victory Strategies Team Member, Michael Uyboco on the topic. Want more lessons like this to help you make 2024 your best year yet? Join us: https://lnkd.in/er3pxyBW #selfdiscipline #mindset #performance #newyearnewyou #newyearsresolution #victorystrategies #elearning

Repost Naval Special Warfare Command - Navy SEAL & SWCC Teams Naval Special Warfare Center David Goggins Imagine that we are each a block of stone and it is our duty to sculpt it into the image we want to be. Upon completion of your work, I guarantee you would step back and be truly impressed by what you created. That is truly what this life is all about. You have to believe that you are the artist and you are chipping away at all of the rough edges. Underneath lies the person that you want to be. That person has always been there but until you start to chip away at those rough edges and do the necessary work, the best version of you will elude you. Most people think an artist is someone who creates pieces of art using their skills combined with their imagination. We all have the ability to be artists. We all have creativity and imagination. The work of art is us. We are the masterpiece. Most of us believe that we are far away from our perfect self. Truth be told, you are only a few rough edges away. Once you polish off those final rough edges, it’s amazing how fast the masterpiece is unveiled. The trick to all of this is if you don’t believe that you are a work of art, you will never be able to imagine it therefore you can never create it! Stay hard!