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From Battlefield to Boardroom: The Mission Continues Transitioning from the military to civilian life is one of the toughest challenges we face as veterans. In this final video of my series, I reflect on the journey from combat to corporate, and how the skills we learned in the service—discipline, leadership, and resilience—help us thrive in new environments. Our mission may have changed, but our purpose remains strong. To my fellow veterans: continue to adapt, overcome, and lead. We have so much to offer beyond the battlefield. Watch the video below, and let’s keep pushing forward together. #VeteranTransition #Leadership #MissionContinues #Marines #usmc

🇺🇸 🌍 ✨ Reflecting on Operation Dragoon: Leadership and Strategy in Action Today, we remember the strategic brilliance of Operation Dragoon, launched on August 16, 1944. This Allied invasion of Southern France was a turning point, showcasing the power of coordinated leadership, resilience, and the courage to face adversity head-on. Led by the U.S. Seventh Army under General Alexander Patch, with critical contributions from Free French forces, British and Canadian air and naval support, and contingents from Poland, Greece, and the Netherlands, Operation Dragoon demonstrated the strength of collaboration across nations. Their courage led to the liberation of France and helped accelerate the fall of Nazi control in Western Europe. At Emerald Coast Catalyst LLC - NC, we believe in embodying those same values as we guide the next generation of leaders, tackle complex challenges, and build innovative strategies for the future. As history has shown, with the right strategy and leadership, we can overcome anything. 🇺🇸 💪🌟 #Leadership #Strategy #Innovation #OperationDragoon #VeteransHelpingVeterans

🚨🚨Leadership Success 🚨🚨 Richard “Dick” Winters was Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment’s company commander in Normandy and Operation Market Garden. He was featured in Stephen Ambrose’s book ‘Band of Brothers’ and was played by Damien Lewis in the HBO mini-series ‘Band of Brothers.’ Here are his ten principles for success based on his experience in war and corporate leadership: ✅ Strive to be a leader of character, competence, and courage. ✅ Lead from the front. ✅ Stay in top physical shape. ✅ Develop your team. ✅ Delegate responsibility to your subordinates. ✅ Anticipate problems and prepare to overcome obstacles. ✅ Remain humble. ✅ Take a moment of self-reflection. ✅ Earn respect – not because of rank/title or position, but because you are a leader of character. ✅ Hang Tough! Never, ever, give up. Remain Humble is my #1 from this list. IMHO, it’s the most important trait of a leader. Which one resonates the most with you? If you enjoy my posts, consider smashing that follow button or connecting with me, Darrell Utt. 👊🇺🇸 #veterans #military #army #navy #airforce #marines #coastguard #spaceforce #greenberets #grit #leadership #motivation #rowdy7

⚓📘Mini- Review: Surf When You Can by Captain (Navy) Brett Crozier. I couldn’t put this book down! If you are in search of an engaging and insightful read about naval operations, especially concerning blue water maneuvers, “Surf When You Can” is an excellent choice. The author, a Senior Navy Officer, recounts his life journey from childhood to his final moments using the ship’s brow after successfully leading over 1,200 Sailors onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Despite his achievements, Navy Captain Crozier candidly acknowledges his shortcomings as a Commanding Officer, particularly in addressing the fallout from COVID-19, which ultimately cost him his job. In each chapter, he introduces various concepts to help readers understand his experiences and emphasizes how these can be applied as leadership skills. Additionally, he offers valuable insights for future fighter pilots. Stay tuned for my full review, but in the meantime, I highly recommend this book to those aspiring to become the Chief of the Naval Staff. 🦅

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Brigadier Gen Dana Nelson is a 1990 US Air Force Academy graduate and the first black female graduate to obtain the general officer rank. She was recently nominated for promotion to Major General. While we celebrate her magnificent accomplishments, we cannot overlook that black women have not faired well in comparison to females of other races. In this chapter, I compare general officer promotion firsts of all races since women graduated from the Academy in 1980. Why is the comparison important? Why isn’t it? If you were in a group that came up short, wouldn’t it be important to you? The troubling thing is that, in my research, it doesn’t seem to be a priority for the Air Force. The troubling concerns don’t end there. Many of the Air Force’s black female firsts left the active duty Air Force for the Reserves: Theresa Claiborne (the Air Force’s first black female pilot), Lieutenant General Stayce Harris (the Air Force’s first black female three-star general), Lieutenant Colonel Shawna Rochelle Kimbrough (the Air Force’s first black female fighter pilot) and Lieutenant Colonel Christina Hopper (the Air Force’s first black female fighter pilot to fly in combat).  “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Did these highly talented women get out because they didn’t see women on active duty having success, or was the Air Force’s lack of success on active duty because they decided to get out? Does it matter if the Air Force isn’t searching for the answer? #usaf #usairforce #usafa #usairforceacademy #airforceacademy #military #militaryhistory #airforcehistory #pilot #blackpilot #blackpilots #tuskegeeairmen #obap #obapexcellence #book #books #blackauthor #blackhistory365 #blackwomen #womeninaviation #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth (click link below) https://bubli.sh/KMbs5VR

Simple or Complex The Corporate vs Military Version Corporate America: Simple-One train arriving at the train station every hour Complex- Two trains arriving at the train station every hour. U.S. Military: Simple-arriving to work on time. Complex-Coordinating 4 platoons movements while simultaneously coordinating air power, artillery, mortars and replenishment. One of the big lies in corporate America is telling you that it's harder than it looks. It is not hard and it's not complex if you've had even a small amount of operational planning training. Not only is leadership not taught but neither is planning. Sadly, I've watched a dozen managers fail because they were unable to plan for two trains arriving at the same time. Every 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps is taught planning before they arrive to the fleet and attend numerous schools throughout their career. #veteranshelpingveterans #veterans #leadership #leaders #marines

📣 Discovering the Navy's take on mission command in "Turn the Ship Around!" by David Marquet. This book isn't just a military memoir; it's a masterclass in leadership that echoes the principles of the Army's mission command. Both advocate for empowering leaders at all levels and emphasize leadership through commander's intent. While traditional command and control focus on centralized decision-making, mission command encourages decentralized execution, allowing leaders to adapt and make decisions that align with the overall intent. Marquet's experience on the USS Santa Fe demonstrates this beautifully, transforming a struggling submarine into a model of efficiency and morale by empowering his crew to lead at every level. Leadership isn't about commanding and controlling but about setting a clear intent and letting your team navigate towards it. "Turn the Ship Around!" offers a unique perspective on executing this concept under the pressures of submarine life, proving that the principles of mission command are universally applicable, whether on land or at sea. BZ to FLC Jax leadership and team for this month’s GRGB booster shot! #Leadership #MissionCommand #Navy #Army #TurnTheShipAround #EmpoweringLeaders 🚢🌟

Navy Chiefs really are the backbone of the Navy. Junior enlisted rely on their technical expertise and guidance for professional development, but many don't realize officers require those same things from the Chief's Mess even more. The Chief's Mess is absolutely necessary for the continuity of a strong, resilient Naval force - no successful chief, junior enlisted, or officer exists today without the influence and guidance of the Chief's Mess.

Kathleen Hogan - Thanks for the post. Benchmarking Microsoft’s Growth Mindset journey added confidence that the Navy learning transformation was on a solid vector. Navy leaders recognize there is no finish line to this challenging journey and lead with these lessons to impact both outcomes and people’s underlying beliefs about how the Navy works, what is rewarded, and what is effective - the foundation of culture. Accelerating Navy’s performance advantage with transparency, collaborative problem-solving, focused barrier removal, and valuing learning as an outcome… ‘Lead, don’t manage’ in action.