Empathy and Leadership
We discuss Empathy, and its place in Leadership. Is being empathetic incompatible with the military? How can empathy for others be an enabling factor of effective leadership? Is there a link between stoicism and empathy? What can you do to become more emp
Humanitarian Operations
We continue our discussion with CAPT Jason Rimmer, US Navy. In this episode, we talk about the important role that the NavyMarine Corps team has in support of Humanitarian Operations worldwide. He was the Executive Officer of USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), durin
The Leadership Education and Development Division, USNA
The Leadership Education and Development Division (LEAD) prepares Midshipmen for combat and operational leader roles through a four-year immersion program at the Naval Academy. CAPT Jason Rimmer, USN, leads that academic division. We talk about the import
Mission Command 2
Why does it appear that Russian forces are slow to respond to changes on the battlefield? And why do Ukrainian forces seem so much more agile? Perhaps it involves the leadership and trust principles of Mission Command. In this updated encore presentation,
Coaching
We’re in conversation with Carol Graser, a leadership coaching expert who is leading the training for Company Officers and Senior Enlisted in the use of coaching techniques in leadership development. We discuss what coaching is all about? How is coaching
Encore: Drones
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are being used in the RussoUkrainian War to devastating effect. In this encore presentation, we revisit the ideas and execution of Drones, in both war and peace. We discuss why learning about these now is worthwhile, how to get i
Disruptive Technologies
Disruptive Technologies such as autonomous weapons systems and artificial intelligence are changing the world, and the way militaries operate. These technologies present both risks and opportunities. We address the definition of disruptive technologies, w
Political or Partisan
What do you see as the current landscape worldwide on the state of politicalmilitary affairs? What do you mean that the military should stay out of partisan politics? Under the UCMJ today , what can military members do? Why is a politically neutral milit
Creativity and Service
Creativity comes in many forms. It’s the ability to solve problems, as well as the understanding and use of communication tools to convey information. Our guest has demonstrated both of those elements of creativity in his naval service. LT. Rylan Tuohy, U
Ethics of Brain Science
We conclude our discussion of various potential uses of neurocognitive science in military and intelligence operations, and sketch ethical issues, and angles of analysis that will arise as both allies and adversaries develop such tools, relating them to e