Semantics Of Leadership

Tim discusses why he started his leadership blog, "the fog of leadership" including, why he chose that name and how he hopes to inspire and advance the leadership discussion with anyone who will listen.

Tim and Jess debate whether leadership is mostly proactive or reactive. Are we able to plan and predict as leaders or should we focus our efforts on observing everything happening around us and react accordingly?

Tim is a little surprised when Jess chooses a topic he's unaware of. When she brings up Vince Lombardi and one of his most timeless quotes, then disagrees with it, he's even more surprised.

Jess and Tim tell their personal stories, discussing life before the Coast Guard and how they ended up joining the military.

Tim and Jess discuss a leader's legacy and Tim attempts to explain what he'd like written on his leadership tombstone and why.

Tim and Jess discuss MLK and his ability to inspire millions of people to rally for a cause, all without Facebook and Twitter. They flip the tables and discuss the evil side of "leadership."

Jess shares her leadership project and recounts the rescue of the crew of the S.S. Pendleton in February of 1952. This would become arguably one of the greatest rescues in Coast Guard history, rich in leadership lessons and heroism.

Tim discusses the fear of failing and how that served as his primary self-motivator throughout his Coast Guard career. Is that a normal self-motivating technique? He's not so sure and would love to hear your thoughts. Also, his visit to the "Goonies" house in Astoria tops his bucket list of the week experience.

There's a distinct difference between making changes and making improvements. Jess and Tim discuss the benefits of making improvements and the pitfalls of making changes.

Tim and Jess discuss one of leadership's more subtle characteristics... Follower-ship, AKA servant leadership. Knowing when to be a good follower and how it can sharpen your leadership skills.

Jess and Tim deep-dive into credibility and discover that you don't have to have all the knowledge and experience to establish credibility in the workplace. Some true-grit effort goes a long way!

Jess gets personal as she describes one of the most challenging decisions she ever had to make during a rescue and what she learned from that experience.

Jess describes character as one of the leadership traits she most admires and Tim breaks through with his fascination of being a leader that listens and allows others to make decisions.

After discussing children and leadership, Tim and Jess get "back to the basics," with their leadership discussion. Tim defines leadership on paper for the first time in his life.

Jess asks Tim to discuss some of his leadership decisions and whether or not he "brought it" or flopped big time.

In 2006, at age 29, Tim assumed command of a Coast Guard Search and Rescue unit on Lake Erie. This episode is dedicated to the opportunity he was provided, a few leadership reflections from that opportunity, and his crew that performed the missions and served our country.

Tim and Jess discuss what leadership means to Tim's 13 year-old son Michael. Also, what leadership opportunities do kids have and how do we grow our "Little Leaders?"

Tim gets a chance to discuss his favorite leadership traits but gets caught off guard when Jess challenges his very first example.

Jess and Tim get wrapped around humility in Episode 2.

Tim and Jess discuss all topics related to leadership. We ask you to join us on our leadership journey on a quest for knowledge.