Propel FUEL

Bureaucracy Buster, Change Agent: In this episode of FUEL, join Howard Berkof, Director of Production, Deployment, and Fleet Readiness, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, for an insightful conversation about cutting through red tape and driving results. Learn from Howard's experience how to empower teams, foster open communication, and take decisive action in today's dynamic environment. As Howard shares, there's "no time to polish the rock!"

This episode features a conversation with Propel Leadership Development Program Manager Joe Michalak and Nigel Thijs, SES, Technical Director at NSWC Philadelphia Division, on leadership, organizational culture and personal development.

EPISODE 6.1: Trust Transparency and Teamwork (Truncated) In this truncated version of FUEL Episode 6, we get a focused look at trust, transparency and teamwork (the ‘Three Ts’) from Ms. Diane Costlow, Technical Director of NSWC Corona Division. This condensed version of the episode is the perfect thing to listen to on your coffee break with your coworkers while you consider your next steps in leadership. The Propel Leadership Development Continuum strives to develop leaders who write, speak and

EPISODE 9: Dr. Heather Hayden, SSTM, Deputy Executive Director for Digital Transformation at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers Headquarters, talks about overcoming hurdles by communicating well. The Propel Leadership Development Continuum strives to develop leaders who write, speak and behave consistently with a heart of service to their team, NAVSEA, the Navy, and the nation. Each month, FUEL gives you up close and personal access to NAVSEA thought leaders who have been there,

Ms. Jaimie Reese, Deputy Commander, Corporate Operations and Total Force, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), discusses thoughtful leadership with Propel Program Manager Joe Michalak in Episode 8, "Our Business is Personal."The Propel Leadership Development Continuum strives to develop leaders who write, speak and behave consistently with a heart of service to their team, NAVSEA, the Navy, and the nation. Each month, FUEL gives you up close and personal access to NAVSEA thought leaders who have

EPISODE 7: NSWC Port Hueneme Division Deputy Technical Director Mike Ladner and Director of Intelligence Operations John Richerson explore collaboration through constructive tension. The Propel Leadership Development Continuum strives to develop leaders who write, speak and behave consistently with a heart of service to their team, NAVSEA, the Navy, and the nation. Each month, FUEL gives you up close and personal access to NAVSEA thought leaders who have been there, done that and are ready to tell