Former Naval Officer; Current Naval Change Agent

https://cdrsalamander.substack.com/

Commander Salamander is a former Naval officer who has been blogging about the past, present and future state of the US Navy and broader maritime environment. He has produced compelling perspectives, publishing on his blog and social media accounts since 2008.

With multiple podcasts, blog series and thought pieces, including the Midrats podcast and Warrior Writers project with the US Naval Institute, CDR Sal advocates for common sense leadership and long-term strategy to best position our Navy and our country for the future.

Don’t be fooled by the nom de guerre. CDR Sal brings his vast experience and knowledge to bare on the most critical issues facing our forces and policies. His insights on big Navy are matched by his on leadership. He understands that at their core, most issues facing the forces today are people problems. His work highlights a need to understand history and also the organizational psychology of institutions that do not prioritize agility, innovation, or long-term thinking.

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