Thursday, May 29, 2025

“The faster you can get butts in seats, the more ready the Pentagon is to tackle a dangerous world.”
– Erik Raven, former under secretary of the Navy –

The U.S. Navy has operated without a Senate-confirmed Chief of Naval Operations for 97 consecutive days – the longest leadership vacuum in naval history. This unprecedented gap paralyzes critical decision-making when rapid transformation and budget battles demand decisive leadership, creating momentum-killing hesitation that cascades through the entire chain of command. The lesson for executives is stark: leadership voids don’t just stall progress, they compound organizational dysfunction at precisely the moments when bold action matters most. For more, Check out What a historic absence of its top officer means for the Navy.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad