The Astronaut Test

be likeable in astronaut test

There is something incredible about NASA’s selection process. I believe you’d want to take it to your team, your company and your life.

All About Context

Integrity

Integrity People with a vision who fully immerse themselves in it, inspire me. There’s a certain, deep, integrity at work. Here’s a short video in which I share an often overlooked, yet critical aspect of integrity that leads to success and fulfillment. It’s all about CONTEXT. In a battle between a grizzly bear and an […]

Being Present

Being present is a present

It’s surprisingly tricky. It’s gratifying. And, in speaking as in leading, it’s crucial.

Blowing It UP with Navy Special Operations, EOD

John Bates at NAB Coronado

  I recently relearned a lesson I find myself teaching quite often. It was humbling. It was an excellent reminder. And, it brought me back in touch with something I want to share with you. I had the privilege to support and train Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group One at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) […]