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Self conviction with determination is key to success.

US Navy Chief Yeoman Jasmine LaRue, from Mobile, Alabama, has been serving for 12 years and is currently with Naval Special Warfare Command - Navy SEAL & SWCC Teams. We asked about her #CallToService, career progression, and how time in uniform has changed her. "My call to service is being a servant leader and making sure our #Sailors have all the support they need to support and complete the mission. When I joined back in 2012, I had no real goals or aspirations and made that decision because I did not want to go to college and did not want to stay in my hometown." #ForgedByTheSea "I have a goal I would like to reach before retiring and that’s to become a Command Senior Chief or a Command Master Chief, because in the current climate, it is getting harder for Sailors to continue in service and persevere through, in many cases at no fault of their own, in many cases it’s the leadership." #WhyIServe "I believe I can use my call to service to show Sailors there is leadership out there that cares and that they are not just a quota to meet or a billet to fill. I feel I can best do that as a Command Senior Chief or Master Chief." #Transform "I have changed in so many ways that even I still cannot believe it. I’m a college graduate now and I have been able to come out of my comfort zone and have many exuberating experiences. I have also become a person that strives to do and be more and I would describe myself as ambitious now compared to my past self." #People "Something I would like to share with anyone interested in joining the forces is to form your own opinions off your personal experiences. Negativity can spread like wildfire when you surround yourself with the wrong crowd. Surround yourself with personnel who have good character and have your best interest in mind. Remember we are a fighting force and completing the mission is important to sustaining our way of life in our country. It may not feel like it at times but remember that what you do is important no matter how minute you may think it is, because we each are a small piece of the bigger puzzle and working together is what will help complete the mission. Most importantly, stay true to yourself and your personal values as a human, and always make time to take of your mind, body, and soul."

Here's why our attributes will dictate how fast we learn new skills. Rich Diviney is a retired navy seal commander, who served 20 years in United states Navy. In his book "The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance," He states that attributes inform the way we learn new skills and apply them. Skills are parental in nature; they can be taught whereas attributes are inbuilt and everyone has different levels of adaptability. A kid's ability to ride a bike is determined by his perseverance and Resilience. We all possess the attributes to learn new things however, the extent of each attribute within us is different. We must develop these attributes to adapt to our environments.

⚓📘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. 🦅

Some learnings from the McKinsey & Company "Finding opportunity during uncertainty" webinar yesterday with #ProjectManagement in mind. 1. Grit: Development of grit and muscle in relying on robust and high-performing teams and processes to weather uncertain times. Less firefighting and more prevention. Being able to invest in "boring" not-so-exciting practices in risk mitigation. 💪 2. Rehearsing: Training and development to continuously prepare leaders around you to be agile in "grey" environments (e.g., role play in uncomfortable situations to simulate forced scenarios). 🤸♂️ 3. Keep a well-oiled reverse gear ready! As a leader, it's important to have a well-oiled reverse gear to pivot in adversity while retaining the curiosity and willingness to be wrong and display humility. ⚙ #RiskMitigation #Cybersecurity #Safety #ProjectManagement #EmployeeWellbeing Thanks! Mihir Mysore, Greg Smith, Alex Panas, and Wyman Howard

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 The Indian Navy has appointed the first woman commanding officer in a naval ship in sync with its philosophy of 'all roles-all ranks' for female personnel, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Dec 1. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dMzCeU55 #AsiaOneMagazine #media #dailyupdates #todaynews #newsupdates #newstoday #todaysnews #newsupdate #breakingnews #latestnews #trendingnews #newsfeed #currentnews #india #indiannavy

If you're an employer, you'll recognise the key transferable skills and qualifications gained by those leaving their Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force careers. They demonstrate the expertise and commitment of #veterans and #serviceleavers, making them highly valuable assets for your construction projects. #Teamwork, #leadership, and #problem-solving are among these that can be brought to your organisation. These transferable skills, developed through their military training, make them an ideal fit for the construction industry. Consider the benefits of incorporating their expertise and experience at every rank and level of experience.

The real value of training.

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