Navigating Life

9/11 Pentagon Hero Admiral Masso Citizen Sailor, Leader. In this episode I sit down with the amazing Admiral Sonny Masso. Natural leader and storyteller. We navigate leadership from High School to the Navy, to Industry, to Admiral and finally to Naval Historian. Sonny actions on 9/11 in the Pentagon make him a hero in my eyes. He humbly says he was doing his job as a leader.

Tone Teamwork Tenacity Leadership with Admiral Paul Becker. Admiral Becker has served our nation at sea, ashore, during peace and during war. He provided intelligence and information for leaders to make clear decisions in the fog of war. Along the way he developed the process of Teamwork, Tone, and Tenacity. Admiral Becker is a warrior and stage IV cancer survivor. We have a great talk filled with insight and peppered with humor.

Lead Survive Uncertainty with Coach Julie Riga. I was recently hosted on the podcast, "Stay on Course: Ingredients for Success", with Julie Riga, ICF Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Author. In 20 minutes we discuss the ingredients for leading through uncertainty. Leadership pearls of wisdom for leaders at every level.

Strategy Vision Seamanship with Captain Frank Michael. I sit down with Captain Frank Michael, USN (ret.) Frank is a man in the Arena. He led rescue operations responding to the Tsunami in Indonesia. A year later he led helicopter operations following Hurricane Katrina. He was later on scene assisting with the rescue of Captain Phillips off Somalia. In retirement he advocates for Veterans and their families at the Military Officers of America Association (MOAA.)

Military Inteligence & Fiction Writing with Author George Galdorisi. I sit down with author George Galdorisi and we discuss FICINT or Fiction Intelligence. The process of writing thriller novels to stimulate the national security planning process. His latest Novel "Fire and Ice" is a harbinger of the current war in the Ukraine. In the end we have a special announcement for Leaders.

Catholic Priest Rosary Father James Kelleher. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Father James Kelleher at the Our Lady of Corpus Christi adoration chapel. Father Jim is a graduate of Notre Dame, a holder of a Doctorate in Theology, and is know world wide as The Rosary Priest. His process of creating a detailed vision, communicating that vision, and building teams is a lesson in leadership every leader should learn.

Health Wellness Weight Loss with Dr. Valter Longo, PhD. Doctor Longo was selected in 2018 by Time Magazine as the world's Most Influential Nutrition and Health Expert for his research on nutrition and fast mimicking diets to improve health and prevent disease. Doctor Longo is the best-selling author of The Longevity Diet. He sits down with my colleague Adriana Sanford and me to discuss his research on health and wellness.

Naval Medical Physician Dr. Murray Norcross. Doctor Norcross, Navy Captain, leader, man of faith, healer, adventurer, and I had the opportunity to meet and discuss his amazing journey as a Navy Medical Officer. Join us for this intimate talk with old Shipmates.

Renaissance Fly Fisherman Captain Jim Cox, US Navy. Continuing the Council of Captains series, I sat down with Captain Jim Cox. A man of many talents and a successful Naval Aviator and Ship's Captain, Jim now leads a High School JNROTC program. He is transforming his students into successful civic leaders using his tried and true leadership lessons. This episode contains pure gold nuggets of wisdom and success secrets. Come along as two long time squadron and shipmates catch up and swap sea stories and leadership lessons learned.

Jim now makes museum and heirloom quality fly fishing rods for sale.

Inspiration Cancer Fighter Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett - Leader and Author of Rock the Boat. In this episode we spend time with retired Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett. Danelle is an award winning cyber security expert, accomplished leader, and published author of her latest book, Rock the Boat. Laced with humor, sea stories, and practical advice, Rock the Boat will help you take your leadership to the next level. She answers the questions leaders at all levels have asked her over 30 years leading Sailors, Marines, and Navy Civilians.