by Sandy Stosz | Oct 18, 2024 | Blog
First Class Cadet Mary Hazel, a novice boxer at the US Coast Guard Academy, has her portrait taken Feb 27th, 2015. Hazel won the New England Golden Gloves Championship in her division and weight class. USCG photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory J. Mendenhall. On some...
by Sandy Stosz | Oct 6, 2024 | Blog
Leading with Character: Principles of Leadership As I progressed through my 36-year career with the US Coast Guard, I became evermore intrigued with the study of leadership and leader development. One of the early signals that the Coast Guard offered something special...
by Sandy Stosz | Sep 21, 2024 | Blog
Leading with Character: Who We Are This summer, I had the opportunity to spend a couple of delightful weeks vacationing in wild, wonderful, Maine. I love getting away from the daily routine and immersing myself in nature. It’s the perfect opportunity for growth...
by Sandy Stosz | Sep 7, 2024 | Blog
Leading with Character: Another Voice of Inspiration Mahalo! I’m feeling gratitude for all of you who’ve made the choice to read my blog. And on this invigorating morning I’m also grateful to be having breakfast at a gem of a Hawaiian-themed restaurant in Castine,...
by Sandy Stosz | Sep 7, 2024 | Blog
I strive to be optimistic, which can be hard at times given the state of our world and here in America, the state of our civil society. Pessimism and negativity can bleed over into the workplace. Thus, I constantly seek inspiration to help me become a better person...
by Sandy Stosz | Aug 10, 2024 | Blog
Leading with Character: Discipline Yields Excellence This past week I spent a couple of days at the United States Coast Guard Academy with my fellow trustees for the James Loy Institute for Leadership. The Loy Institute for Leadership integrates leadership across the...
