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ADMIRAL RICKOVER AND THE NUCLEAR NAVY: A MODEL WE CAN LEARN FROM
It was in Nuclear Power School that I first learned about the nuclear navy standards, which were created and rigidly upheld by Admiral Hyman G. Rickover. “The Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Rickover’s philosophy would come to influence my own throughout my entire career.
GREAT ORGANIZATIONS ARE BUILT ON GAME-CHANGING CULTURE
Not every circumstance on a submarine presents a life-or-death situation. That doesn’t mean small matters are not important, though. I was fortunate to serve under Bruce Grooms who had a profound impact on my life.
LEADING WITH LOVE: HAVING ONE’S BACK AT THE COST OF YOUR OWN
Love alone isn’t enough. Trust, standards, purpose, and accountability all play a role. Individually, these foundational principles cannot yield success; they need each other to flourish. Building a culture with all of them is in itself an act of love.
LIKE THE NUCLEAR NAVY, HEALTHCARE ENTITIES HAVE A CRITICAL MISSION
If only we embraced the model of the Nuclear Navy, we could increase transparency, trust, and ultimately, save lives.
Beyond the Sea
Leading with Love from the Nuclear Navy to the White House and Healthcare
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