Recent events in USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) and the number of Naval Officers that have been relieved of late has me questioning what we're teaching to and accepting from those who are the up-and-coming of our society. Last week the CO of ENTERPRISE, CAPT Honors (ironic) was relieved because his admiral lost confidence in that officer's judgement and ability to command. It all stemmed from some videos Honors produced while serving as XO in the same ship that were intended to boost morale and shown over the ship's closed circuit TV system. They are nothing short of vulgar and are completely contrary to the Navy's Core Values. I'll leave it to you to search for the videos but I suggest you spare yourself. Anyway, I read an editorial today that speaks to this and gives a point of view about what leadership is that resonated with me.
Click for Editorial
