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NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 66- Season Wrap UpToday’s NavalX ConnecX episode is the season finale wrap up. Hosts Brad Goodrich, Liz Mildenstein, and Rodney Flowers reflect on the 30+ episodes they have hosted in the past few months and discuss their favorite insights, stories, lessons, and episodes. They also share their answers to our favorite question, what is your happy place and what are you eating there? Take a listen and say a quick see you later on the NavalX ConnecX Podcast.
2022-04-2016 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 65- Hard Conversations with Janine HamnerThe conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion has to start from the top down. That has been the crux of Janine Hamner’s philosophy and work for over 30 years. Janine is the CEO of the J and J Consulting Group. She's an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert on conscious leadership development, organizational management, neurobiology and what it takes to attract and retain world class talent. Today on the Navalx ConnecX Podcast, host Rodney Flowers sits down with Janine Hamner and unpacks how to foster the often tricky conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Janine shares her insights to he...
2022-04-1341 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 64- Self Mastery with Dr. Valerie Rene SheppardDr.Valerie Rene Sheppard is a self-mastery expert and a multi award winning best selling author. She helps executives, entrepreneurs and emerging adults overcome limiting beliefs, manage stress and complexity, and deliver high performance results. Today on the NavalX ConnecX podcast, she joins hosts Rodney Flowers, Liz Mildenstein, and Brad Goodrich to discuss all facets of self-mastery. Through storytelling, Dr. Sheppard unpacks the journey of self-mastery, leadership and success that she implements in her own life, her client's lives, and how individuals in the Navy can apply these tools to their own lives and success. Join us today for...
2022-04-0645 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 63- Creating a Culture of Excellence with Captain Matthew Frey and Captain Kevin O'BrienNavalX is always working to change the culture of the Navy. Today on the show we have two subject matter experts who are actively working to improve the culture of the Navy. Captain Matthew Frey is the Culture of Excellence branch head at the 21st Century Sailor Office. Captain Kevin O'Brien, who serves as the deputy branch head for the culture of excellence at the 21st Century Sailor Office. Both of them join hosts Liz Mildenstein, Rodney Flowers, and Brad Goodrich to discuss how they are helping to give sailors the tools to be the best version of themselves...
2022-03-3042 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 62- Raising Junior Officer Voices with Deputy Director for NJOC Lieutenant Craig Veech and NJOC contributor Lieutenant Dan Conley, a Naval Medical Service Corps Radiation Health OfficerThe Naval Junior Officer Counsel, NJOC, was created to help strengthen the connection and communication between senior and junior officers in the Navy. Deputy Director for NJOC Lieutenant Craig Veech and NJOC contributor Lieutenant Dan Conley, a Naval Medical Service Corps Radiation Health Officer join NavalX ConnecX Podcast hosts Rodney Flowers, Liz Mildenstein, and Brad Goodrich to touch on all things NJOC. Craig Veech and Dan Connely highlight personal experiences, successes, challenges, and the path forward. NJOC is working tirelessly to create a collective voice for every junior officer to help improve the Navy and collaborates with NavalX on...
2022-03-2339 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 61- Kristen Alexander and Experimentation with Emerging TechnologiesLieutenant Kristen Alexander has had a unique, yet fascinating, career in the Navy. Starting at a Navy Training boot camp right out of high school, she has since made her way up the ranks to become an experimentation lead with Surface Development Squadron ONE at US Navy who collaborates across the spectrum with services, industry, and academia and the larger Naval Research and Development enterprise. She comes on the show today and talks with Rodney Flowers, Liz Mildenstein, and Brad Goodrich. Together, they unpack the tests and limits of unmanned systems, robotics, and technology and what design thinking is used...
2022-03-1634 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 60- Team Orlando with CarolAnn Dykes Logue, Diana Teel, and Emily SherkowTeam Orlando has 50 years of cross-service collaboration under their belt and they’re not slowing up anytime soon! Today on the show, we have three representatives from Team Orlando: Carol Ann Dykes Logue, the Central Florida Tech Grove’s Co-Founder and Principal Investigator from University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Diana Teel, our NavalX Central Florida Tech Bridge director, and Emily Sherkow, the Team Orlando STEM Outreach Program Manager. Hosts Rodney Flowers and Brad Goodrich have an in-depth conversation with all three guests about how Team Orlando has evolved in those 50 years, what differentiates the Central Florida Tech Bridge from...
2022-03-0948 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 59- Small, Agile, and Many with Rear Admiral Lorin SelbyRear Admiral Lorin Selby’s career is nearly as vast as the ocean itself. Today he is the Chief of Naval Research but has been in nearly every sphere from acquisition to submarines, working on the Hill and as the Navy’s Chief Engineer. On this NavalX Connecx podcast, he sits down with hosts Liz Mildenstein, Brad Goodrich, and Rodney Flowers to unpack his biggest leadership lessons. The Admiral explains how he wants to reimagine naval power, envision the art of the possible, and how to get the Navy ahead not only in the next five years but the next 50...
2022-03-0240 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 58- Anniversary Celebration with Chris Wood, Frank Futcher, and Ben Van BuskirkThis month celebrates the three year anniversary of NavalX and today on the show we have the three past NavalX Directors. Today on the NavalX Connecx Podcast, join Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich, and Liz Mildenstein to talk with the people who have and are still leading NavalX through the fire. Chris Wood, a Marine Corps officer who helped stand up NavalX; Frank Futcher, who took over as NavalX Director in July 2019; and lastly, Captain Ben Van Buskirk who formerly took over as the NavalX Director in late March of 2020. From biggest successes and challenges, these directors unpack the ripple eff...
2022-02-2343 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 57- Positive Intelligence with Emily HarmanEmily Harman pushed herself too hard when she was working in the Navy. She spent her military career as the Director of the Office of Small Business Programs for the Department of Navy and wanted to get too many tasks done too quickly. Now in retirement, she sees how leaders can strike a healthier balance between work and self-care. Today, she is a successful coach helping people live their lives with less stress, more purpose, and deeper relationships. Emily Harman joins Rodney Flowers and Liz Mildenstein on the NavalX ConnecX Podcast to share more insights on positive intelligence, peace of...
2022-02-1641 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 56- Play Isn't Just for Kids with Elaine ChungMost of us believe that children are the only ones who get to play. But Elaine Chung, a play personality expert, feels completely differently and advocates that bringing a sense of play into the workplace fosters more creativity, ingenuity, and new ways of solving problems. Today on the NavalX ConnecX podcast, hosts Rodney Flowers and Liz Mildenstien sit down with Elaine Chung to unpack her insights and expertise on the psychological benefits of play for the individual, the team, and the mission at large. You can also hear more of Elaine’s incredible insights at NavalX’s Diversity, Equity, and Incl...
2022-02-0939 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 55- Trusting Till It Hurts with James "Hondo" GeurtsToday on NavalX ConnecX Podcast, our hosts Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich, and Liz Mildenstein have the privilege of interviewing one of the original creators of NavalX, James “Hondo '' Geurts. Mr. Geurts has over 30 years of extensive joint acquisition experience in the military and government and has since retired in August of 2021. Today, he is Executive Vice Chairman for Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation. He joins our hosts to reflect on his wide ranging career and his time standing NavalX up and propelling the organization forward. Mr. Geurts bestows wisdom, success stories, and teachable moments on this episode from how to p...
2022-02-0251 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 54- How to Become a High Performance Professional with Eva MedilekIn order to take care of the mission, we have to take care of ourselves and our people, which is why we had the wonderful Eva Medilek on the show. Eva Medilek is a certified high professional coach, international speaker, and author. Hosts Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich, and Liz Mildenstein welcome Medilek onto the show today to discuss what habits we need to practice in order to be our best selves at work and at home. From morning routines to setting boundaries, Eva Medilek lays out a number of tips and tricks to become a high performance professional. She also...
2022-01-1939 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 53- Facilitation Vs Management with Mark Steven ReardonMark Steven Reardon is a culture expert. He is a speaker, facilitator, educator and author focused on empowering leaders to create a culture that elevates people to astounding levels. Reardon joins hosts Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich, and Liz Mildenstein to get into the minutiae about how to help improve the culture of the Navy for all parties involved. From words of affirmation to empowering facilitations, Mark provides the hosts and our listeners with some practical tools and advice on how leaders can be more empathetic, create a psychologically safe environment, and ensure that each team member feels purposeful and...
2022-01-1245 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 52- Vice Admiral Francis D. Morley on Humble LeadershipVice Admiral Francis D. Morley has had an expansive career in the Navy. Over his decades long career, he has risen the ranks and experienced numerous facets of military leadership, from flying fighter jets to program management. Today on the NavalX Connecx podcast, our hosts Julie Lemmon, Brad Goodrich, Rodney Flowers, and Liz Mildenstien sit down with VADM Morley to talk about his experiences, both in the air and on the ground, what kind of leader he continually aspires to be and how he works with others to create and harness their leadership style, as a mentor. Join us...
2022-01-0539 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 51- New Years Reflection Round TableToday on the episode, our hosts sit back, get cozy, and review the past year. Hosts Rodney Flowers, Julie Lemmon, Brad Goodrich, and Liz Mildenstien have a reflection round table about what went well this past year, what they are grateful for, and what personal and professional goals they are looking forward to in 2022. Everyone on our NavalX Connecx team hopes that you, our listener, has a wonderful New Year.
2021-12-2916 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 50- NavalX ConnecX Holiday SpecialToday’s episode is a holiday roundtable with hosts Brad Goodrich, Rodney Flowers, Julie Lemmon and new host, Liz Mildenstein. Today, the team takes a pause from the innovative and inspiring conversations we’ve been having with guests all year. Instead, our hosts dive in conversations about self-care, reflection, and restoration. They discuss how to avoid burnout, be more productive and focused, and learn to make New Year's Resolutions any time throughout the year. They share their personal best practices for self-care and restoration, from meditation to journaling or just having good belly laughs with friends. We also welcome new...
2021-12-2219 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 49- Autonomy and Unmanned Systems with Mike Tall and Holly GardnerToday's episode is a continuation of our conversations on autonomous systems. This week, hosts Brad Goodrich and Rodney Flowers sit down with Mike Tall from NAVWAR and NIWC PAC. He's an SSTM, a Senior Scientific Technical Manager for Integrated Autonomy. Also joining us is Ms Holly Gardner from the NSWC Panama City, Gulf Coast Tech Bridge, representing some of the interests from her command and her tech bridge and how they're playing in unmanned systems. They discuss the larger picture of how autonomy and unmanned systems are assisting missions in the Navy. From collaborating with industry to exploring more...
2021-12-1533 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 48- Unmanned Systems with Dr. Jason Stack, Dr. Deji Coker, and Dr. Cara LaPointeToday on the show, Brad Goodrich, Deputy Director of NavalX hosts a roundtable to discuss the Intelligent Autonomous Systems strategy, with Dr. Jason Stack, the technical director at ONR, Dr. Deji Coker, the ONR Autonomy Portfolio Manager, and Dr. Cara LaPointe, the co-director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy. Stack, Coker, and LaPointe bring their expertise to discuss diverse evolving and emerging capability areas for unmanned systems and the intersection of AI autonomy and unmanned systems. From adaptability to ethics, machine learning, and emerging capabilities; these three experts unpack where AI and unmanned systems are pushing the env...
2021-12-0841 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 47- The Innovator's Journey with Karen Hold the Director of Seasons of DesignToday’s episode on NavalX ConnecX is the second of our two-part miniseries on design thinking, featuring Karen Hold. Karen Hold is the Director of Seasons of Design and co-author of Experiencing Design - The Innovator’s Journey. She joins our hosts Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich and Julie Lemmon on the show today to talk about different approaches and angles on the design thinking process. Karen Hold illuminates to listeners and hosts that everyone has a sphere of influence, and we need to use our network to start the culture change that we all seek. She provides us with more...
2021-12-0135 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 46-Thinking Wrong with Greg Galle from Solve/NextToday’s episode is the first of our mini-series on design thinking. Up to bat first is Greg Galle, co-found and CEO of Solve/Next, an innovative firm based out of San Francisco and the co-writer of Think Wrong: How to Conquer the Status Quo and Make Work that Matters. He brings his design thinking genius to the NavalX Connecx crew and sits down with hosts Rodney Flowers and Brad Goodrich. Rodney and Brad deep dive with Galle about how to go beyond the hot button word and become truly innovative. Galle shares a number of innovative too...
2021-11-1751 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 45- Honoring Veterans Day with John LemmonToday’s episode is in honor of Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th, 2021. Co-host Julie Lemmon invites her husband RDML John Lemmon, USN Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Chief Engineer, Naval Air Systems Command to the show with co-host Brad Goodrich. John Lemmon shares stories about his time in service and how he transferred over into the acquisition aspect of the Navy. Together, they discuss different styles of military leadership, how the operational and acquisitions sides of the Navy can better communicate, and the toll service can take on families. We dedicate this episode to all of the...
2021-11-1032 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 44- Servant Leadership with Captain Todd HutchisonCaptain Todd Hutchison’s experience while working in the Navy is as vast as the ocean itself. Today, he is head of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, which is one of NAVSEA System Command's eight Surface Warfare Centers. Captain Hutchison has been in leadership positions throughout his career in the Navy. He joins Brad Goodrich and Rodney Flowers on the show today to discuss some of the keys to becoming a leader and nurturing a team that trusts you. From one-on-one chats with every employee to a servant-leadership-style, Captain Hutchison offers a wide variety of leadership skills fr...
2021-11-0353 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 43- Hack the Machine with Zac Staples and Nicole MullinsToday on the show, Zac Staples and Nicole Mullins from Fathom5 are here to talk about their upcoming online challenge: Hack the Machine. Nicole and Zac inform hosts Brad Goodrich and Rodney Flowers what the event is about, the different types of tracks, how to participate, and ultimately help create new technologies to help support national security. From coding to hacking unmanned systems, the public is able to interact and accelerate the Navy’s capabilities. Join Nicole, Zac, Brad and Rodney to learn more about this invigorating event. The event is from November 16th-19th, and listeners can...
2021-10-2736 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 42: Resilience Training with Adam MarkelToday on the show, we are joined with best selling author, keynote speaker, and all around resilience expert, Adam Markel. Adam Markel is a recovering lawyer who shares his struggles with mental health and how he learned how to tame his mental monsters. In this episode, Adam focuses on how the Navy can foster a safe space to discuss the importance of mental health and leaves us with tools and techniques to implement change from an individual to an organizational level. Take a listen with Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich, and Julie Lemmon to learn how to become aware about...
2021-10-2047 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 41- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Tech BridgesToday on the NavalX ConnecX podcast, we are joined by Johannes Schonberg, the Northwest Tech Bridge director. Schonberg helps break down the ins and outs of the Tech Bridge world, how it relates to the Navy, and the interconnected system based on local and regional tech bridges. Schonberg answers all of your questions around how entrepreneurs can collaborate with the government and share new technologies in order to be one step ahead for the warfighter. Join us for another informative and sometimes playful episode, hosted by Brad Goodrich and Rodney Flowers.
2021-10-1342 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 40- Design Thinking Through Empathy with Brad Halsey and Cheyanne DwyerIn this week's episode of NavalX Connecx, we have the wonderful Brad Halsey and Cheyanne Dwyer from Building Momentum. Building Momentum partners with NavalX to help change the culture, strategy approaches, creativity, and innovation within the navy. Both Cheyanne and Brad highlight some of the tools and techniques they implement when facilitating a design thinking mindset, working through bad ideas, and finding the fastest way to your end goal. Optimal design thinking includes leading with empathy, democratizing ideas, and understanding who the real end user is. Join Rodney Flowers and Brad Goodrich for another enriching conversation.
2021-10-0645 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 39 - Diversity of Thought with Ashlee Floyd and Todd GastonThis week’s episode offers a fascinating conversation on diversity and inclusion in the Navy. We invite Ashlee Floyd of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) engineer in the Welding, Processing and Nondestructive Evaluation Branch of the Materials and Manufacturing Technology Division at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) and Todd Gaston the deputy program manager for the Ordnance Information System (OIS), both of which are on rotation with NavalX. They join today’s host Rodney Flowers to unpack the multifaceted approach to diversity and inclusion. They each recall personal stories about inclusion, how to cultivate it, how to notice blin...
2021-09-2953 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 38- NavalX's Military Agility Forum with Michael Lavery and Roy NankuThis week on the episode, we have two guests: Michael Lavery the Centers for Adaptive Warfighting Director at NavalX, and our recurring guest Roy Nanku who is the Agile Transformation Consultant at Scrum Inc. Brad and Rodney talk to Mike and Roy about the Military Agility Forum happening this week at NavalX, what to expect from the forum, and what they are excited about. The four also discuss how impactful SCRUM productivity practice has been on their work life, how to feed creative sparks, and fostering a workplace world of psychological safety.
2021-09-2141 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 37- Host TrifectaIn this episode of NavalX, we get to know our new hosts a little better. Brad, Julie, and Rodney tell us how they got involved with NavalX, what they would like to see changed in the Navy while also highlighting what NavalX is excelling at currently. The hosts tell us what they are looking forward to discussing in this revamped season of NavalX Connex and where their happy place is.
2021-09-2027 minNavalX ConnecxEPISODE 36- RebootWelcome back to NavalX Connex. The three new hosts of the show introduce themselves –Rodney Flowers is the Director of Facilitation at NavalX; Brad Goodrich is the Deputy Director of NavalX, and Julie Lemmon is head of Public Affairs and Strategic Communication at NavalX. We get a flavor of what the new and improved show will sound and feel like. Rodney, Brad, and Julie introduce themselves, and welcome listeners back to more conversations about agility, teamwork, and innovative ideas.
2021-09-2015 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 35 - Developing our Future LeadersOut of highschool, Lieutenant Colonel Raphael Jimenez was looking for a team, similar to the teammate mentality he was used to playing sports. He followed in his father’s footsteps, slipped on a pair of army boots, and hasn’t looked back. After 20 years, he became Brigade Support Battalion Commander of 725 in Anchorage, Alaska, quite a different environment from his home in Puerto Rico. Today on NavalX ConnecX, he talks about working in extreme conditions, teamwork, giving constructive feedback, and redefining failure to keep the battalion moving forward.
2021-06-0637 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 34 - Putting Capabilities in the Hands of the WarfighterMel Manor knew before he graduated high school that he wanted to dedicate his career to his country. He jumped out of his cap and gown into a marine uniform and has never looked back. Since then he has gone through diverse phases in his career, from jumping out of planes to answering emails, which has provided him with a holistic understanding of the industry. Today, he is a part of I MIG, helping put emerging technologies into the hands of the Marines to give them an advantage in the fight. He provides mentorship, runs innovation bootcamps, and has...
2021-05-2433 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 33 - 1 Geronimo & Adapting to Arctic ConditionsLieutenant Colonel Todd Tompkins is the battalion commander for the 1st Battalion 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, aka 1 Geronimo. Since World War 1, 1 Geronimo has been finding ways to evolve, innovate, and develop airborne capability. Today, Tompkins is stationed in Alaska operating in Arctic conditions. From jumping into -15 degree water or sliding onto a prototype collapsible sled, he is fostering an innovation cell to encourage people from different battalions to generate new ideas and move the battalion forward, while occasionally peeking at the Northern lights from his backyard.
2021-05-1619 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 32 - Wasted Failures are Lost OpportunitiesColonel Brian Rideout discusses with Mohawk Matt how failure isn’t a waste, lighting the spark of innovation, and having honest conversations with key senior leaders. Rideout has been enthusiastic about the military since he was a kid. His love of drawing military vehicles in kindergarten turned into a real career in the field. 20 years later, he is focused on innovation as the commanding officer at 1st MEF Information Group, a new facet that puts five battalions, 4000 Marines and Sailors, and 170 different primary military occupational specialties focused on the information related capabilities all under one roof. They also discuss the or...
2021-04-2817 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 31 - Marines put Scrum in ActionMajor Lucas Burke, director of warfighter support division and his Operations Officer, Captain Mike Troncoso at Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity. MCTSSA adopted scrum to track their productivity and actions. These marines discuss the basics of scrum and how it helps the team track information across numerous time zones and commands. They explain how the scrum board is a “living” document that tracks tasks across the to do, doing and done space so there is awareness on tasking. Their goal is to spread scrum far and wide across the organization, and for those interested to reach out to the Mari...
2021-04-1830 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 30 - Data is Currency & Innovating BusinessTo achieve the goals of the Navy we can no longer have a system silo perspective, and PEO MLB is enabling data sharing across the IT platforms that exist on the Navy team. Data transformation is intended to force the organization to make decisions that can allow for economies of scale for data processing programs within the Navy. Les Hubbard and Kevin Burnett share how they came to lead the PEO MLB (Program Executive Office Manpower Logistics and Business Solutions) and what their mission on that team includes. PEO MLB is built on three pillars: application and enterprise services group...
2021-04-0448 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 29 - Leader of Character & Unlocking PartnershipsAt age 17, Brandon Newell was already asking himself, “What do I stand for?”. Inspired by the service of his family members, Newell decided that the structure of ROTC would set him on the path to answering this question. In this episode, Marine Lieutenant Colonel Newell takes us through family life, travels and 5G along with his time in the Marine Corps, what it taught him about being a leader of character, and how he inspires others to be the same. As a firm believer in the power of passion and innovation and as the director of the SoCal Tech Bridge Lt...
2021-03-2146 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 28 - Embrace the ChallengesPicture a first generation American as a caddy on a golf course inspired by his family's maritime history and decides to join the Navy! Captain Frank Futcher went from joining the Navy as a way to pay for college and continued to serve because of the multitude of experiences he was exposed to through the Navy. Frank shares about the 60+ countries he has gotten to see through his travels while a Supply Officer in the Navy. Over the years Frank has cultivated his love of wine and found his wine education can help him explore the world through a different...
2021-03-1451 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 27 - Creating space for Innovation at NAS Whidbey IslandWhen you want to make changes, the first step is often making the right connections. Put yourself in the path for innovation if you don’t find that you will have the opportunity to create it within your own organization. CAPT Matt Arny, call sign Flounder, is currently the Commanding Officer of Whidbey Island, the largest Naval Air Station in the Pacific Northwest. During his time in Sweden he was taught to look around the room and give folks space to add their thoughts if you notice they haven’t spoken up. Arny emphasizes the need to take care of your...
2021-03-0738 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 26 - Riding the Waves of Change“The system is filled with incredible people but is designed to thwart change and doesn’t serve us well,” Commander Roger Stanton, Naval Officer at the Sea Warrior Program (PMW-240). Leading a cultural transformation inside the acquisition arm of the Navy, two Naval Officers are applying agile practices and moving the people in their organization towards an agility mindset. Stanton and Lieutenant Commander James Dells share with Mohawk Matt their journey and lessons learned about attempting a transformation inside a government organization. Stanton started his career as a test pilot and has even been to space and worked for AT&T as a...
2021-02-2849 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 25 - From Submarines to Sticky NotesJoin David Schiff, one of the founding members of NavalX, which connects experts and solutions to workforce needs and challenges across the Navy and Marine Corps, as he shares his career lessons and innovation experience. David has served on the Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk, the Submarine USS Nebraska, who then left the Navy for the private sector and returned a year later to the acquisition community with NAVSEA and has spent the past 3 and half years with Defense Innovation Unit and then most recently at NavalX. David shares his passion for connecting people across the Department of Navy and...
2021-02-2149 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 24 - The Key to Contracting is CommunicationEPISODE 24 - The Key to Contracting is Communication by NavalX Connecx
2021-02-1440 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 23 - MCTSSA - Getting to Level Awesome, People FirstLeadership is a contact sport and you need to engage and be ready for what you’re going to hear from the workforce and let them blaze their own trail," Lt Col Michael Liguori. Learn about MCTSSA’s three pillars and how the people make MCTSSA such a vital and essential entity. Liguori attended the Naval Academy and was drawn to the Marine bond he saw between the former enlisted Marines he met at. He was voluntold to take over MCTSSA and he has enjoyed his journey across the Marine Corps. Liguori credits his leadership style and passion to the vari...
2021-02-0748 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 22 - The Epiphany of Collaboration w/ Stephen McKeeEPISODE 22 - The Epiphany of Collaboration w/ Stephen McKee by NavalX Connecx
2021-01-3126 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 21 - Every Marine is a TeacherMarine Staff Sgt Chloe Honjoyo started her journey in the Marine Corp while sitting in a parking lot eating an In & Out burger. She began as a Maintenance Management Specialist who has, like many Marines, has worn all sorts of hats during her 11 years in the Marine Corps. Becoming an instructor was the most impactful duty station to her and gives you the opportunity to build a legacy through empowering others to go forth and execute their mission. According to Honjoyo growth through iteration is what makes the Marine Corp such a powerful institution. She says Find out what the...
2021-01-2437 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 20 - People first, skill second - Culture of Care and TrustEnabling teammates to work on things that lend to their strengths; the pros and cons of rotational employees and those programs and lessons learned from that model are what to expect listening to Aerospace and Electrical Engineers: William Jinkins and Andrew Gatdula as they talk about how they have been able to have a career that has ZERO to do with their degree and how that has benefited them. They share about their team, Digital Innovation Acceleration Team (DIAT) and how they put people first and give people growth opportunities vs the traditional model of hiring people based on skill...
2021-01-1743 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 19 - Serving Marines, giving them a VOICE20 years ago, Marine Master Sgt. Josh Thomas began his career as an infantryman, and thought he was only serving one enlistment. Josh had a turning point in his life in 2006 - “I got hit with an IED, lost a few of my friends and that was the first moment of “I’m not done. My friends are done but I’m not done.” I’m going to keep going. They don’t have a voice anymore, but I’m gonna be their voice.” Since then he has served all over the world and continues to empower his Marines in his charge and even fo...
2021-01-1036 min
NavalX ConnecxEPISODE 18 - NCIS - Protecting People's Ideas and TechnologyJoin Special Agent Kevin Burke, with Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS), as he shares his passion for serving the Navy and Marine Corps, his escape through cabins and fly fishing and how he developed a 29-year career protecting people’s ideas and intellectual property both inside the government and outside with private companies. He also shares with Matt how NCIS is more than criminal investigations seen on TV and focuses more energy on proactive work versus reactive work. Learn some cyber hygiene, social media tips and ways to protect your technology!
2020-12-2043 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 17 - Innovating Corporate OperationsInnovating corporate operations with weekly activity reports. Join Kate McKenzie and learn her lessons of a recent process change related to corporate operations and a weekly activity report at National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. "By looking at the holistic picture of a process, you can identify what's that quick fix that's going to solve 80 percent of your problems. For us it was adding transparency.
2020-12-1335 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 16 - Innovation Pipeline: Your job is apart of the processJoin Whitney Tallerico as she explains what the innovation pipeline is and how your job or role is a part of the pipeline and the innovation process. Whitney is the NavalX Tech Bridge Director and Office of Naval Research Liaison. Her and Mohawk Matt also discuss how anyone can be an innovator and there is not degree or permission required to have an idea and try it out.
2020-12-0721 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 15 - Be the Spark - Centers for Adaptive WarfightingEpisode 15 - Be the Spark - Centers for Adaptive Warfighting by NavalX Connecx
2020-11-2241 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 14 - Collaboration across federal agenciesFederal employees are gathering together to share ideas, success stories, learn from fails and more at the recently formed Federal Innovators Salon. Join David, Sabra and Trish as they talk about this community of practice they are building with representatives from agencies all across the Federal Government.
2020-11-1634 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 13 - Non-Traditional Career Paths and Quality FoodIsabel Anderson and Brad Goodrich talk about taking a non-traditional path through their careers in the U.S. Navy, their six college degrees between them! Both have lived all across the world and share with Mohawk Matt their recommendations on finding those unique opportunities and ways to keep those relationships that may result in future endeavours and trying different jobs. They also discuss FOOD, Family and Fun that helps them take care of themselves and prevent burnout.
2020-11-0842 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 12 - Take time to Listen, Before you LeadNavy Lieutenant Peter Guo is a 1st generation Taiwanese-American who went from playing jazz saxophone in Philadelphia nightclubs at age 14, to leading Sailors and driving Navy Ships, and is now driving the Navy into DEVSECOPS through Black Pearl. Peter shares his path as a Naval Officer, lessons he has learned and the importance of leadership above and below you.
2020-11-0140 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 11 - Court Martials, Serving Others, Family, Happiness and Naval Postgraduate SchoolI was a PFC twice, a Lance Corporal twice and a Corporal twice.” Gunnery Sgt. Brandon Smart shares his journey as a Marine who went from being court martialed to founder of a movement that is changing the way thousands of Marines address daily work, to being the 1st enlisted Marine at NPS for a specific program. He also talks with Mohawk Matt about happiness as a metric, anything is possible, serving those around you, his family and much more.
2020-10-2537 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 10 - Agility in CommunicationsJoin Mohawk Matt as he talks about different ways you can communicate to reach your audience. He talks about Quick Chats with Mohawk Matt, Ask Me Anything events, User Centered Communication and how these can help you or leaders and organizations connect to your audience, listen to their needs, show them the human side of leadership and an organization.
2020-10-1814 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 9 - Who's New in the NavalX Zoo- Join us as four teammates from different commands across the Navy talk about culture, innovation and what it’s like being a new NavalX teammate. They share where they come from across the Naval enterprise and their different backgrounds of expertise that make NavalX the melting pot that it is. Mohawk Matt is from Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake and is joined by Commander Jen Franco who is a Navy Reservist, Sondra Laughlin is from Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, Indiana and Chris Capuano is out of Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, Rhode Island. -
2020-10-1244 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 8 - One Innovative SailorSailors in the US Navy, tend to follow a tailored path based on their job type. Meet Petty Officer First Class Rich Walsh, a sailor who decided to take on the hardest challenges he could and become a household name in the innovation space across the Department of Defense. Rich currently works at the Navy’s N7 - Strategic Warfighter Innovation Cell, at the Pentagon.
2020-10-0412 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 7 - the Naval IT Cloud and new PlaybookJonas Lazo and David Spencer have a Naval IT Cloud conversation. Learn the basics of what the IT Cloud is, how the Navy and Marine Corps are looking at the cloud and what is this new Cloud Playbook, as Jonas calls it, the mother of all cloud playbooks. Jonas is the Naval Tech Warrant and David is the Cloud Lead at the Enterprise Systems and Services PMW-250 program office.
2020-09-2732 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 6 - Other Transactions, an acquisition toolHallie Balkin and Cara Little discuss Other Transactions, an acquisition tool, and how they are able to be used for research and development type partnerships between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the private sector. Hallie is the OT Professor at Defense Acquisition University(DAU) and Cara is an OT user and Associate Council at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA.)
2020-09-2136 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 5 - Young Naval officers - Agents of changeA group of young officers in the Navy and Marine Corps have gotten together to be agents of change and connect their community across the world. Navy Lt. Adam Johnson, co-founder, and chair of the Naval Juniors Officers Council shares how they came together to turn frustrations into solutions. He is joined by Jasmine Carpenter, the lead civilian and vice-chair at NJOC.
2020-09-1437 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 4 - Pursuing innovation from the Pentagon - OPNAV N7Description: Ben Vanbuskirk shares about his time as a Navy Helicopter Pilot and what he is up to at the Strategic WarfighterInnovation Cell, OPNAV N7, on the Chief of Naval Operations Staff. They are an organization pursuing innovation and culture change from inside the Chief of Naval Operations Staff, in the Pentagon.
2020-08-3031 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 3 - Tech Bridges and Naval interest in Private CapitalNaval F/A-18 Pilot targets private capital and industry. Navy Commander Sam "Chubs" Gray, talks about what the Navy and Marine Corps are doing to collaborate with Private Capital and helping private companies, startups, and small businesses connect with the Navy and Marine Corps.
2020-08-2432 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 2 - What and who is NavalXNavalX is the Department of the Navy's SuperConnector - Join Mohawk Matt as he talks with Navy Captain Frank Futcher, NavalX Director, about what attracted a 30 year naval officer away from retirement and towards commanding a group of Naval professionals working to empower the Naval workforce. He explores tech bridges, workforce agility and workforce engagement and NavalX's mission to CONNECT.
2020-08-1941 min
NavalX ConnecxEpisode 1 - We pay people to think, buliding Trust.Mohawk Matt sits down with two Deputy Assistant Secretaries of the Navy Jaimie Reese and Cindy Shaver to talk about leaders who trust their teams and how to build & keep trust in a telework/remote working environment.
2020-08-1238 min