by khurst2@gmail.com | Sep 8, 2021 | Announcements
The final FY21 event in CNA’s Inclusive National Security series, on September 10. The series is an initiative dedicated to fostering discussions on inclusivity in national security among the community of national security professionals who are exploring the implications of structural biases in their work. Please find additional information below, including a link to register.
Dear Colleague,
We are excited to invite you and your network to our September #InclusiveNatSec event: Racism and National Security on September 10th from 1:00-2:15pm EDT. This event, which will be held via Zoom, will feature keynote speaker Dr. Keisha Blain, Associate Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh, co-author of the New York Times Bestseller Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019, and co-author of The Charleston Syllabus.
Dr. Blain is an award-winning historian of the 20th century United States with broad interests and specializations in African American History, the modern African Diaspora, and Women’s and Gender Studies. She has published extensively on race, gender, and politics in both national and global perspectives.
The event will be moderated by Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin, Stockdale Chair in Professional Military Ethics at the US Naval War College.
Please follow the link below to register. After submitting your RSVP, you will receive a confirmation with login details for the event. This event will be recorded and available to access online.
RVSP here: https://cnaconfops.typeform.com/to/Vpxjn66f
Please reach out with any questions to InclusiveNatSec@cna.org.
by khurst2@gmail.com | Sep 8, 2021 | Announcements, News
2021 Lone Sailor Awards Program
Register Today!
Watch the LIVE broadcast on September 23rd at 7:00 PM ET
The 2021 Lone Sailor Awards Program honors Sea Service veterans who have excelled with distinction in their careers during or after their service. Registration is open, so sign up now to join this prestigious event!
WHAT: Lone Sailor Awards Program
WHEN: Thursday, September 23, 2021, 7 PM Eastern
WHERE: www.lonesailor2021.com
by khurst2@gmail.com | Sep 8, 2021 | Announcements, News
The BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals recognition is an integral element of Black Professionals Month. BPM will select 100 leading black professionals worldwide with substantial accomplishments, significant leadership, and positive impact within their organization and industry. This recognition is based on professional merit and is NOT fee-based.
There are two (2) categories of recognition for the BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals:
- Seasoned Leaders: Highly accomplished black professionals over age 40 in senior leadership roles with broad and deep scopes of responsibility that contributes
significantly to the organization’s success
- Emerging Leaders: Highly talented and upwardly mobile black professionals between 25-40 who have demonstrated extraordinary potential for achieving senior leadership roles and becoming luminaries in their profession
Deadline for nominations is September 12.
BPM Nomination Overview
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ALAuoea7xvSaAZLX9goiKloB76y7uir/view?usp=sharing
BPM NOMINATION FORM LINK
https://zfrmz.com/1TpyItVbKRrmu7Ff4F8J
by khurst2@gmail.com | Aug 24, 2021 | Announcements, News
Recently, the White House has promulgated an Executive Order requiring action across the Federal Gov’t on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility.
Read full brief:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/06/25/executive-order-on-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-accessibility-in-the-federal-workforce/
by khurst2@gmail.com | Aug 23, 2021 | Captains & Colonels, News
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“The Path to O6”
Written by: CAPT Lawrence Gaillard, U.S. Coast Guard
My path to O6 has been a long and enjoyable journey and in the next few paragraphs, I would like to share with you a few observations and recommendations from what I have learned on my path to the rank of Captain. I would like to thank God for giving me the opportunity to share this with you and for bringing me this far in my career. Now, before we go into specific details I want to let you know that you can make it! You are closer to O6 than you think and I want to provide you with a few tools to help you realize your goals within your respective organization.
One of guiding principles of NNOA and a critical component of a successful career is active and diverse mentoring. The good news is if you are reading this post, you are probably already member of NNOA and plugged in to one of the most diverse maritime mentoring agency in the world. As a NNOA member you have access to a wealth of career knowledge encompassing multiple services and with information from prior flag officers. As you ascend through the ranks of your career, you should strive to have multiple mentors. Some should look like you, some should not. You want to pick mentors that are within and outside of your career field and mentors that are one rank and two to three ranks above you. A good mentor will look out for you and give you career advice especially at points in your career where broadening assignments can expand your horizons. Evaluations are another critical element of an officer’s career and you should regularly provide your evaluations before and after the submission deadline period to your mentors for feedback and course corrections. This can prevent adverse language or recommendations in your evaluation that can hinder your future promotion potential. Do not be afraid of operational setbacks and making mistakes, we have all made them and that is how we learn. Errors in the line of duty conducting missions are much more forgivable than character and integrity issues encountered off duty.
Work Life Balance is another key component to successfully navigation to the rank of O6. You have not achieved the great success in your current organization without the help of your family and loved ones. Prioritize, recognize and be there for them. One day we will all need to hang up the uniform, but your family will be with you till the end. Be sure to cultivate these relationships along the way and allow them to partake in the amazing experiences you receive during your career in the military.
Maintain honor and Integrity above all else and always take care of your people. Our people are our number one resource and no mission is completed. Whether you are leading a division of three or a crew of 5000, the welfare of your crew should be your top priority.
Be Patience and enjoy the season that you are in. There were times where I was so focused on what was ahead of me that I lost sight of what was right next to me. Keep God first and He will always direct your path. And finally….. be yourself. The organization truly values the unique skills, diversity and talents you bring, so be sure to make the best of it. Be safe out there and Good Luck!
