Vice Commandant’s 2018 Watch, Listen and Learn List
The world all around us is changing – the dynamic geopolitical environment, the rapid dispersion of technology, and the very skills and platforms necessary for us to meet our critical missions. To keep pace with this environment, we too must learn and evolve in our critical thinking and expand our strategic perspective. Understanding that our 21st century workforce consumes both traditional and digital forms of communication, I am sharing my second Watch, Listen and Learn list
Blended Retirement System: Vice Commandant’s Call To Action
Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Charles Michel discusses the Blended Retirement System.
“You will be heard, you are being heard.”
In this video message, Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Charles Michel, shares details about the results of a special DEOCS administered in January 2016. Watch the video for more information, which contains the results of the survey as well as a way forward for our organization.
State of the Coast Guard 2017
Last week, Admiral Zukunft held his third State of the Coast Guard Address. He started his remarks with a single word that represents the men and women of our Coast Guard: phenomenal. You – our active, reserve, civil service and auxiliary members – are at the very heart of what has made this an exceptional year for our Coast Guard. You truly are phenomenal.
Leadership: Watch, Listen, Learn
Last month, the Commandant shared his reading list as a way to encourage continued learning and personal growth. Recognizing your demanding operational schedules, I wanted to complement his reading list with other ways in which you can think about your role as a leader within our Coast Guard. Below are podcasts, TED talks and even a documentary that I have found inspiring and educational. In sharing this list, I encourage you to listen, watch and learn with the hope that the ideas they spark can be woven into your day and help you grow in your own leadership journey.
The Leadership Council
Today, the Coast Guard’s Leadership Council commenced its 9th meeting under the direction of Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft. Formally established 18 years ago, the Leadership Council is the Commandant’s senior-most, formal decision-making and advisory body.
The 2016 State of the Coast Guard Address
On Tuesday, our Commandant, Adm. Paul Zukunft, shared your story with stakeholders from across the Nation and around the world at his second State of the Coast Guard Address. His remarks showcased you – the 41,000 active duty, 7,000 reserve, 8,500 civilian and 30,000 Auxiliary who are America’s Coast Guard. You are why the Coast Guard is Semper Paratus.
The Paratus Report, Episode 1
Episode 1 of the Coast Guard Paratus Report is now live! The Paratus Report is a workforce news program focused at keeping Coast Guard members informed of what’s happening throughout their Coast Guard. The episode will air monthly on the official Coast Guard YouTube channel, and a brief recap with additional information will be provided right here on Coast Guard All Hands.