Leading with Character: Build Trust and Earn Respect
Leading with character means sincerely humbling yourself to actively earn others’ respect through personal and professional power. Keep Reading
Four-Star Adm. Fagan Makes History with Installation as USCG Vice Commandant
Fagan, the first woman to serve in the role, relieved Adm. Charles Ray in the ceremony at Coast Guard headquarters, with Ray receiving the Department of Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal. Keep Reading
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Leading with Character: Model the Way
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GAO: Transformation Needed at DHS OIG to Address Myriad Weaknesses
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has carried out a review of the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security and found that it is not well positioned to fulfill its oversight mission. Keep Reading
Leading with Character: Strengths and Weaknesses
We each have two metaphorical wolves fighting inside us: strengths and weaknesses. The one that wins will be the one you feed. I chose to feed my strengths. I don’t ignore my weaknesses, but I don’t let them consume me, either. Keep Reading
Lessons in Leading With Character During Tumultuous Times: USCG Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz Releases Book
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Leading with Character: Mentoring Misperception No. 3
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NOMINATIONS EXTENDED to June 28 for AG’s Distinguished Service in Policing Award
The Department of Justice has extended the nomination deadline for the Fifth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing. The nomination period is now open until Monday, June 28, 2021, at 8 p.m. ET. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Cutter Dependable Holds 26th Change of Command Ceremony
Coast Guard Cmdr. Joshua D. Burch relieved Cmdr. Christopher R. Parrish, Commanding Officer Coast Guard Cutter Dependable on Thursday, in a change of command ceremony held at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Keep Reading
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COLUMN: Moving Toward Constructive Solutions
Stop arguing about “facts” and reframe discussions around positive narratives. What narratives best describe how the United States can best move forward? Learn from the past but focus attention and energy on the future. Keep Reading
Leading with Character: Mentoring Misperception No. 1
Entering the Coast Guard Academy with the third class to include women, I was often the only woman leading mostly all-male teams throughout my career. Keep Reading
Leading with Character: Mentoring
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Coast Guard Launches New Mentoring Program
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CDC Principal Deputy Director Awarded 2021 Service to America Medal
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COLUMN: Every Second Matters in Motivation, Service, Helping Each Other Stay on Mission
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Homeland Security Today Welcomes Former Deputy Administrator of TSA Patricia Cogswell to Editorial Board
Cogswell’s long and distinguished career in public service includes leading programs at the White House, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Justice. Keep Reading