In this episode, I sit down with Tom Modly, a seasoned leader with a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy. From his beginnings at the United States Naval Academy to his impactful role as theUnder Secretary of the Navy and then acting Secretary of the Navy, Tom shares his journey, insights, and the lessonslearned along the way. Discover the intricacies of leadership, the importanceof decision-making, and how to navigate through challenging times.
Career Highlights:
Tom's experience as a helicopter pilot and the skills hedeveloped.
Transition to leadership roles and his appointment as UnderSecretary of the Navy.
Key responsibilities and achievements in his role,including strategic initiatives and policy development.
Leadership Insights:
Tom's philosophy on leadership and decision-making.
The importance of communication and building trust within a team.
Navigating complex situations and the role of a leader in times of crisis.
Challenges and Lessons Learned:
The USS Teddy Roosevelt incident and the challenges facedduring the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lessons learned from handling high-pressuresituations and making tough decisions.
Reflections on the importance ofresilience and adaptability in leadership.
Quotes:
"The bridge is a metaphor for being in charge, or atleast standing in the place where people are in charge."
"You need to focus on two or three things that you really want to try and make meaningful."
Conclusion:
Tom shares his reflections on his career and the legacy he hopes to leave and gives encouragement for listeners to apply leadership principles in their own lives.
Get Tom's book here: amazon.com/Vectors-Heroes-Heartbreak-Bridge/dp/1642257036
Listen to the 5 part podcast series here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Fg0WQsS1lLu8tuqtRu2EB