NavalX Connecx
Collaboration equals innovation and it allows us to know more than we are capable of knowing by ourselves. Agility is being flexible and adapting to complete the mission. Join Mohawk Matt as he sits down with people to discuss techniques, success, and fails stories, lessons learned, and more. As teammates, you may meet people who can assist you in your mission, or whom you can assist in theirs. As Industry Partners, you may learn different ways to engage with the Navy and Marine Corps. Everyone else can have fun with us and be apart of our journey as we find ways to collaborate, share knowledge, and provide agility.
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EPISODE 66- Season Wrap Up
04/20/2022
EPISODE 66- Season Wrap Up
Today’s NavalX ConnecX episode is the season finale wrap up. Hosts Brad Goodrich, Liz Mildenstein, and Rodney Flowers reflect on the 30+ episodes they have hosted in the past few months and discuss their favorite insights, stories, lessons, and episodes. They also share their answers to our favorite question, what is your happy place and what are you eating there? Take a listen and say a quick see you later on the NavalX ConnecX Podcast.
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EPISODE 65- Hard Conversations with Janine Hamner
04/13/2022
EPISODE 65- Hard Conversations with Janine Hamner
The conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion has to start from the top down. That has been the crux of Janine Hamner’s philosophy and work for over 30 years. Janine is the CEO of the J and J Consulting Group. She's an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert on conscious leadership development, organizational management, neurobiology and what it takes to attract and retain world class talent. Today on the Navalx ConnecX Podcast, host Rodney Flowers sits down with Janine Hamner and unpacks how to foster the often tricky conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Janine shares her insights to help leaders in the Navy create a high performance and inclusive culture. Join us today for a riveting conversation on the NavalX ConnecX Podcast.
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EPISODE 64- Self Mastery with Dr. Valerie Rene Sheppard
04/06/2022
EPISODE 64- Self Mastery with Dr. Valerie Rene Sheppard
Dr.Valerie Rene Sheppard is a self-mastery expert and a multi award winning best selling author. She helps executives, entrepreneurs and emerging adults overcome limiting beliefs, manage stress and complexity, and deliver high performance results. Today on the NavalX ConnecX podcast, she joins hosts Rodney Flowers, Liz Mildenstein, and Brad Goodrich to discuss all facets of self-mastery. Through storytelling, Dr. Sheppard unpacks the journey of self-mastery, leadership and success that she implements in her own life, her client's lives, and how individuals in the Navy can apply these tools to their own lives and success. Join us today for a mind expanding episode of the NavalX ConnecX podcast.
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EPISODE 63- Creating a Culture of Excellence with Captain Matthew Frey and Captain Kevin O'Brien
03/30/2022
EPISODE 63- Creating a Culture of Excellence with Captain Matthew Frey and Captain Kevin O'Brien
NavalX is always working to change the culture of the Navy. Today on the show we have two subject matter experts who are actively working to improve the culture of the Navy. Captain Matthew Frey is the Culture of Excellence branch head at the 21st Century Sailor Office. Captain Kevin O'Brien, who serves as the deputy branch head for the culture of excellence at the 21st Century Sailor Office. Both of them join hosts Liz Mildenstein, Rodney Flowers, and Brad Goodrich to discuss how they are helping to give sailors the tools to be the best version of themselves. Join us today on the NavalX Connecx to learn about the outstanding programs that are focused on taking care of the sailor in mind, body, and spirit.
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EPISODE 62- Raising Junior Officer Voices with Deputy Director for NJOC Lieutenant Craig Veech and NJOC contributor Lieutenant Dan Conley, a Naval Medical Service Corps Radiation Health Officer
03/23/2022
EPISODE 62- Raising Junior Officer Voices with Deputy Director for NJOC Lieutenant Craig Veech and NJOC contributor Lieutenant Dan Conley, a Naval Medical Service Corps Radiation Health Officer
The Naval Junior Officer Counsel, NJOC, was created to help strengthen the connection and communication between senior and junior officers in the Navy. Deputy Director for NJOC Lieutenant Craig Veech and NJOC contributor Lieutenant Dan Conley, a Naval Medical Service Corps Radiation Health Officer join NavalX ConnecX Podcast hosts Rodney Flowers, Liz Mildenstein, and Brad Goodrich to touch on all things NJOC. Craig Veech and Dan Connely highlight personal experiences, successes, challenges, and the path forward. NJOC is working tirelessly to create a collective voice for every junior officer to help improve the Navy and collaborates with NavalX on some of their missions. Join us today for a deep dive episode on the NavalX ConnecX Podcast.
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EPISODE 61- Kristen Alexander and Experimentation with Emerging Technologies
03/16/2022
EPISODE 61- Kristen Alexander and Experimentation with Emerging Technologies
Lieutenant Kristen Alexander has had a unique, yet fascinating, career in the Navy. Starting at a Navy Training boot camp right out of high school, she has since made her way up the ranks to become an experimentation lead with Surface Development Squadron ONE at US Navy who collaborates across the spectrum with services, industry, and academia and the larger Naval Research and Development enterprise. She comes on the show today and talks with Rodney Flowers, Liz Mildenstein, and Brad Goodrich. Together, they unpack the tests and limits of unmanned systems, robotics, and technology and what design thinking is used in Lieutenant Kristen Alexander’s process. Lieutenant Kristen Alexander also shares her experience as a woman in the Navy. She is working hard to ensure that female representation becomes more normalized in a male dominated military. Join us today for another fascinating episode of the NavalX ConnecX Podcast.
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EPISODE 60- Team Orlando with CarolAnn Dykes Logue, Diana Teel, and Emily Sherkow
03/09/2022
EPISODE 60- Team Orlando with CarolAnn Dykes Logue, Diana Teel, and Emily Sherkow
Team Orlando has 50 years of cross-service collaboration under their belt and they’re not slowing up anytime soon! Today on the show, we have three representatives from Team Orlando: Carol Ann Dykes Logue, the Central Florida Tech Grove’s Co-Founder and Principal Investigator from University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Diana Teel, our NavalX Central Florida Tech Bridge director, and Emily Sherkow, the Team Orlando STEM Outreach Program Manager. Hosts Rodney Flowers and Brad Goodrich have an in-depth conversation with all three guests about how Team Orlando has evolved in those 50 years, what differentiates the Central Florida Tech Bridge from other Tech Bridges and find out what they are focusing on today. Join us for an exciting episode about all things Team Orlando today on the NavalX Connecx podcast.
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EPISODE 59- Small, Agile, and Many with Rear Admiral Lorin Selby
03/02/2022
EPISODE 59- Small, Agile, and Many with Rear Admiral Lorin Selby
Rear Admiral Lorin Selby’s career is nearly as vast as the ocean itself. Today he is the Chief of Naval Research but has been in nearly every sphere from acquisition to submarines, working on the Hill and as the Navy’s Chief Engineer. On this NavalX Connecx podcast, he sits down with hosts Liz Mildenstein, Brad Goodrich, and Rodney Flowers to unpack his biggest leadership lessons. The Admiral explains how he wants to reimagine naval power, envision the art of the possible, and how to get the Navy ahead not only in the next five years but the next 50. Join us today for an enlightening conversation on the NavalX Connecx podcast.
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EPISODE 58- Anniversary Celebration with Chris Wood, Frank Futcher, and Ben Van Buskirk
02/23/2022
EPISODE 58- Anniversary Celebration with Chris Wood, Frank Futcher, and Ben Van Buskirk
This month celebrates the three year anniversary of NavalX and today on the show we have the three past NavalX Directors. Today on the NavalX Connecx Podcast, join Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich, and Liz Mildenstein to talk with the people who have and are still leading NavalX through the fire. Chris Wood, a Marine Corps officer who helped stand up NavalX; Frank Futcher, who took over as NavalX Director in July 2019; and lastly, Captain Ben Van Buskirk who formerly took over as the NavalX Director in late March of 2020. From biggest successes and challenges, these directors unpack the ripple effect NavalX is having on the Navy and industry at large. All three directors have all seen different facets of NavalX, from seedling to scaling, and provide a holistic perspective on NavalX’s development and where it is headed in the future. Join us today on the NavalX Connecx podcast for a behind-the-scenes look at NavalX.
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EPISODE 57- Positive Intelligence with Emily Harman
02/16/2022
EPISODE 57- Positive Intelligence with Emily Harman
Emily Harman pushed herself too hard when she was working in the Navy. She spent her military career as the Director of the Office of Small Business Programs for the Department of Navy and wanted to get too many tasks done too quickly. Now in retirement, she sees how leaders can strike a healthier balance between work and self-care. Today, she is a successful coach helping people live their lives with less stress, more purpose, and deeper relationships. Emily Harman joins Rodney Flowers and Liz Mildenstein on the NavalX ConnecX Podcast to share more insights on positive intelligence, peace of mind and achieve peak performance without stressing out. Join us today for another inspiring episode on the NavalX ConnecX Podcast.
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EPISODE 56- Play Isn't Just for Kids with Elaine Chung
02/09/2022
EPISODE 56- Play Isn't Just for Kids with Elaine Chung
Most of us believe that children are the only ones who get to play. But Elaine Chung, a play personality expert, feels completely differently and advocates that bringing a sense of play into the workplace fosters more creativity, ingenuity, and new ways of solving problems. Today on the NavalX ConnecX podcast, hosts Rodney Flowers and Liz Mildenstien sit down with Elaine Chung to unpack her insights and expertise on the psychological benefits of play for the individual, the team, and the mission at large. You can also hear more of Elaine’s incredible insights at NavalX’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit, from February 22nd-24th, 2022. Get down in the playbox with us today on NavalX ConnecX podcast.
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EPISODE 55- Trusting Till It Hurts with James "Hondo" Geurts
02/02/2022
EPISODE 55- Trusting Till It Hurts with James "Hondo" Geurts
Today on NavalX ConnecX Podcast, our hosts Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich, and Liz Mildenstein have the privilege of interviewing one of the original creators of NavalX, James “Hondo '' Geurts. Mr. Geurts has over 30 years of extensive joint acquisition experience in the military and government and has since retired in August of 2021. Today, he is Executive Vice Chairman for Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation. He joins our hosts to reflect on his wide ranging career and his time standing NavalX up and propelling the organization forward. Mr. Geurts bestows wisdom, success stories, and teachable moments on this episode from how to proactively foster diversity to “trust your team until it hurts.” He hopes to inspire a new generation of individuals to keep the momentum going at NavalX. Join us today on the NavalX ConnecX podcast for another thought provoking, leadership focused episode.
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EPISODE 54- How to Become a High Performance Professional with Eva Medilek
01/19/2022
EPISODE 54- How to Become a High Performance Professional with Eva Medilek
In order to take care of the mission, we have to take care of ourselves and our people, which is why we had the wonderful Eva Medilek on the show. Eva Medilek is a certified high professional coach, international speaker, and author. Hosts Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich, and Liz Mildenstein welcome Medilek onto the show today to discuss what habits we need to practice in order to be our best selves at work and at home. From morning routines to setting boundaries, Eva Medilek lays out a number of tips and tricks to become a high performance professional. She also is an expert on diversity and inclusion and shares with us insights from her book The Intimacy of Race. She will be a speaking guest at NavalX’s upcoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit from February 22nd-24th. Take a listen to today's riveting conversation on the NavalX ConnecX podcast.
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EPISODE 53- Facilitation Vs Management with Mark Steven Reardon
01/12/2022
EPISODE 53- Facilitation Vs Management with Mark Steven Reardon
Mark Steven Reardon is a culture expert. He is a speaker, facilitator, educator and author focused on empowering leaders to create a culture that elevates people to astounding levels. Reardon joins hosts Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich, and Liz Mildenstein to get into the minutiae about how to help improve the culture of the Navy for all parties involved. From words of affirmation to empowering facilitations, Mark provides the hosts and our listeners with some practical tools and advice on how leaders can be more empathetic, create a psychologically safe environment, and ensure that each team member feels purposeful and heard. Join us today on the NavalX ConnecX podcast.
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EPISODE 52- Vice Admiral Francis D. Morley on Humble Leadership
01/05/2022
EPISODE 52- Vice Admiral Francis D. Morley on Humble Leadership
Vice Admiral Francis D. Morley has had an expansive career in the Navy. Over his decades long career, he has risen the ranks and experienced numerous facets of military leadership, from flying fighter jets to program management. Today on the NavalX Connecx podcast, our hosts Julie Lemmon, Brad Goodrich, Rodney Flowers, and Liz Mildenstien sit down with VADM Morley to talk about his experiences, both in the air and on the ground, what kind of leader he continually aspires to be and how he works with others to create and harness their leadership style, as a mentor. Join us today for another thoughtful interview on the NavalX Connecx podcast.
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EPISODE 51- New Years Reflection Round Table
12/29/2021
EPISODE 51- New Years Reflection Round Table
Today on the episode, our hosts sit back, get cozy, and review the past year. Hosts Rodney Flowers, Julie Lemmon, Brad Goodrich, and Liz Mildenstien have a reflection round table about what went well this past year, what they are grateful for, and what personal and professional goals they are looking forward to in 2022. Everyone on our NavalX Connecx team hopes that you, our listener, has a wonderful New Year.
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EPISODE 50- NavalX ConnecX Holiday Special
12/22/2021
EPISODE 50- NavalX ConnecX Holiday Special
Today’s episode is a holiday roundtable with hosts Brad Goodrich, Rodney Flowers, Julie Lemmon and new host, Liz Mildenstein. Today, the team takes a pause from the innovative and inspiring conversations we’ve been having with guests all year. Instead, our hosts dive in conversations about self-care, reflection, and restoration. They discuss how to avoid burnout, be more productive and focused, and learn to make New Year's Resolutions any time throughout the year. They share their personal best practices for self-care and restoration, from meditation to journaling or just having good belly laughs with friends. We also welcome new host Liz Mildenstein to the show as she will be replacing our Public Affairs Officer and co-host, Julie Lemmon as rotates back to her home command. Lastly, the team divulges what is on their personal holiday menu–from Julie’s famous meatballs to Rodney's cookie collection–and Brad and Liz ponder the proper way to eat latkes. We hope you all have a relaxing and invigorating holiday week, enjoy the show!
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EPISODE 49- Autonomy and Unmanned Systems with Mike Tall and Holly Gardner
12/15/2021
EPISODE 49- Autonomy and Unmanned Systems with Mike Tall and Holly Gardner
Today's episode is a continuation of our conversations on autonomous systems. This week, hosts Brad Goodrich and Rodney Flowers sit down with Mike Tall from NAVWAR and NIWC PAC. He's an SSTM, a Senior Scientific Technical Manager for Integrated Autonomy. Also joining us is Ms Holly Gardner from the NSWC Panama City, Gulf Coast Tech Bridge, representing some of the interests from her command and her tech bridge and how they're playing in unmanned systems. They discuss the larger picture of how autonomy and unmanned systems are assisting missions in the Navy. From collaborating with industry to exploring more innovative ways to use these technologies, Mike Tall and Holly Gardner not only unpack what they do in service of the Navy at large but why they do it and how unmanned systems and autonomy plays into that larger picture. Take a listen to the newest episode of the NavalX ConnecX podcast!
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EPISODE 48- Unmanned Systems with Dr. Jason Stack, Dr. Deji Coker, and Dr. Cara LaPointe
12/08/2021
EPISODE 48- Unmanned Systems with Dr. Jason Stack, Dr. Deji Coker, and Dr. Cara LaPointe
Today on the show, Brad Goodrich, Deputy Director of NavalX hosts a roundtable to discuss the Intelligent Autonomous Systems strategy, with Dr. Jason Stack, the technical director at ONR, Dr. Deji Coker, the ONR Autonomy Portfolio Manager, and Dr. Cara LaPointe, the co-director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy. Stack, Coker, and LaPointe bring their expertise to discuss diverse evolving and emerging capability areas for unmanned systems and the intersection of AI autonomy and unmanned systems. From adaptability to ethics, machine learning, and emerging capabilities; these three experts unpack where AI and unmanned systems are pushing the envelope and how trust in the machines and the humans that make them has to be guaranteed. Learn all this and more on this NavalX ConnecX episode.
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EPISODE 47- The Innovator's Journey with Karen Hold the Director of Seasons of Design
12/01/2021
EPISODE 47- The Innovator's Journey with Karen Hold the Director of Seasons of Design
Today’s episode on NavalX ConnecX is the second of our two-part miniseries on design thinking, featuring Karen Hold. Karen Hold is the Director of Seasons of Design and co-author of Experiencing Design - The Innovator’s Journey. She joins our hosts Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich and Julie Lemmon on the show today to talk about different approaches and angles on the design thinking process. Karen Hold illuminates to listeners and hosts that everyone has a sphere of influence, and we need to use our network to start the culture change that we all seek. She provides us with more problem solving tools from experimentation, hypothesis, and the power of “yes and...” Join us today on NavalX ConnecX to start getting new ideas and approaches to tackling any kind of problem from any level.
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EPISODE 46-Thinking Wrong with Greg Galle from Solve/Next
11/17/2021
EPISODE 46-Thinking Wrong with Greg Galle from Solve/Next
Today’s episode is the first of our mini-series on design thinking. Up to bat first is Greg Galle, co-found and CEO of , an innovative firm based out of San Francisco and the co-writer of . He brings his design thinking genius to the NavalX Connecx crew and sits down with hosts Rodney Flowers and Brad Goodrich. Rodney and Brad deep dive with Galle about how to go beyond the hot button word and become truly innovative. Galle shares a number of innovative tools and techniques that he uses with his clients and group demonstrations from thinking wrong to letting go of unconscious biases and even encouraging other to being a little (intentionally) stupid. His tips and tools are applicable for every size team from 20 coworkers to a 5,000 person conglomerate. Join us today on NavalX Connecx and walk away more innovative than before.
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EPISODE 45- Honoring Veterans Day with John Lemmon
11/10/2021
EPISODE 45- Honoring Veterans Day with John Lemmon
Today’s episode is in honor of Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th, 2021. Co-host Julie Lemmon invites her husband RDML John Lemmon, USN Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Chief Engineer, Naval Air Systems Command to the show with co-host Brad Goodrich. John Lemmon shares stories about his time in service and how he transferred over into the acquisition aspect of the Navy. Together, they discuss different styles of military leadership, how the operational and acquisitions sides of the Navy can better communicate, and the toll service can take on families. We dedicate this episode to all of the men and women who have sacrificed their time, and sometimes, lives, for our country.
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EPISODE 44- Servant Leadership with Captain Todd Hutchison
11/03/2021
EPISODE 44- Servant Leadership with Captain Todd Hutchison
Captain Todd Hutchison’s experience while working in the Navy is as vast as the ocean itself. Today, he is head of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, which is one of NAVSEA System Command's eight Surface Warfare Centers. Captain Hutchison has been in leadership positions throughout his career in the Navy. He joins Brad Goodrich and Rodney Flowers on the show today to discuss some of the keys to becoming a leader and nurturing a team that trusts you. From one-on-one chats with every employee to a servant-leadership-style, Captain Hutchison offers a wide variety of leadership skills from his personal experience and how anyone can improve their leadership abilities within their current position.
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EPISODE 43- Hack the Machine with Zac Staples and Nicole Mullins
10/27/2021
EPISODE 43- Hack the Machine with Zac Staples and Nicole Mullins
Today on the show, Zac Staples and Nicole Mullins from Fathom5 are here to talk about their upcoming online challenge: Hack the Machine. Nicole and Zac inform hosts Brad Goodrich and Rodney Flowers what the event is about, the different types of tracks, how to participate, and ultimately help create new technologies to help support national security. From coding to hacking unmanned systems, the public is able to interact and accelerate the Navy’s capabilities. Join Nicole, Zac, Brad and Rodney to learn more about this invigorating event. The event is from November 16th-19th, and listeners can participate anywhere around the world. If you are interested in participating in Hack the Machine visit the website: https://www.hackthemachine.ai/
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EPISODE 42: Resilience Training with Adam Markel
10/20/2021
EPISODE 42: Resilience Training with Adam Markel
Today on the show, we are joined with best selling author, keynote speaker, and all around resilience expert, Adam Markel. Adam Markel is a recovering lawyer who shares his struggles with mental health and how he learned how to tame his mental monsters. In this episode, Adam focuses on how the Navy can foster a safe space to discuss the importance of mental health and leaves us with tools and techniques to implement change from an individual to an organizational level. Take a listen with Rodney Flowers, Brad Goodrich, and Julie Lemmon to learn how to become aware about mental health issues, how to live in gratitude, and how to say, "I love my life," in earnest.
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EPISODE 41- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Tech Bridges
10/13/2021
EPISODE 41- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Tech Bridges
Today on the NavalX ConnecX podcast, we are joined by Johannes Schonberg, the Northwest Tech Bridge director. Schonberg helps break down the ins and outs of the Tech Bridge world, how it relates to the Navy, and the interconnected system based on local and regional tech bridges. Schonberg answers all of your questions around how entrepreneurs can collaborate with the government and share new technologies in order to be one step ahead for the warfighter. Join us for another informative and sometimes playful episode, hosted by Brad Goodrich and Rodney Flowers.
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EPISODE 40- Design Thinking Through Empathy with Brad Halsey and Cheyanne Dwyer
10/06/2021
EPISODE 40- Design Thinking Through Empathy with Brad Halsey and Cheyanne Dwyer
In this week's episode of NavalX Connecx, we have the wonderful Brad Halsey and Cheyanne Dwyer from Building Momentum. Building Momentum partners with NavalX to help change the culture, strategy approaches, creativity, and innovation within the navy. Both Cheyanne and Brad highlight some of the tools and techniques they implement when facilitating a design thinking mindset, working through bad ideas, and finding the fastest way to your end goal. Optimal design thinking includes leading with empathy, democratizing ideas, and understanding who the real end user is. Join Rodney Flowers and Brad Goodrich for another enriching conversation.
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EPISODE 39 - Diversity of Thought with Ashlee Floyd and Todd Gaston
09/29/2021
EPISODE 39 - Diversity of Thought with Ashlee Floyd and Todd Gaston
This week’s episode offers a fascinating conversation on diversity and inclusion in the Navy. We invite Ashlee Floyd of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) engineer in the Welding, Processing and Nondestructive Evaluation Branch of the Materials and Manufacturing Technology Division at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) and Todd Gaston the deputy program manager for the Ordnance Information System (OIS), both of which are on rotation with NavalX. They join today’s host Rodney Flowers to unpack the multifaceted approach to diversity and inclusion. They each recall personal stories about inclusion, how to cultivate it, how to notice blindspots, and the importance of having diversity of thought. The conversation is an open and vulnerable one, which is necessary when inviting more people to take a seat at the table and dig in.
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EPISODE 38- NavalX's Military Agility Forum with Michael Lavery and Roy Nanku
09/21/2021
EPISODE 38- NavalX's Military Agility Forum with Michael Lavery and Roy Nanku
This week on the episode, we have two guests: Michael Lavery the Centers for Adaptive Warfighting Director at NavalX, and our recurring guest Roy Nanku who is the Agile Transformation Consultant at Scrum Inc. Brad and Rodney talk to Mike and Roy about the Military Agility Forum happening this week at NavalX, what to expect from the forum, and what they are excited about. The four also discuss how impactful SCRUM productivity practice has been on their work life, how to feed creative sparks, and fostering a workplace world of psychological safety.
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EPISODE 37- Host Trifecta
09/20/2021
EPISODE 37- Host Trifecta
In this episode of NavalX, we get to know our new hosts a little better. Brad, Julie, and Rodney tell us how they got involved with NavalX, what they would like to see changed in the Navy while also highlighting what NavalX is excelling at currently. The hosts tell us what they are looking forward to discussing in this revamped season of NavalX Connex and where their happy place is.
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