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#97 Tom Harker, Sec. of The Navy ( Ret.)
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Tom Harker former Navy Secretary joins the DC Local Leaders Podcast. Tom shares the power of learning from our mistakes and that our perceived “failures” ends up being our greatest lessons.
He shares his gratitude for learning this lesson early in his career and recalls a vivid memory of bringing a ship into port and making every mistake imaginable -causing damage to pier,all while his commanding officer patiently allowed him to work through fear, anxiety and mental spiral.
This ends up being the most powerful lesson of his life and that experience has been a catalyst for his continuous personal and professional growth and how he mentors others.
Tom opens up about his experience with asking for help and the power of working on our Mental Health just as we would our physical health. He is dedicated to continuing to help both current and transitioned military service members who are suffering in silence to find the help they need.
As he navigated multiple responsibilities from the US Coast Guard, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Veterans Affairs and eventually to the Secretary and CFO of the US Navy and he shares his insights on how to evaluate Risk and its point of diminishing return in our lives.
The lessons he’s learned as the Navy’s CFO applies to Leadership and to Life
Not only is Tom an avid surfer he is also a pretty competitive Beach Volleyball player.
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