Reflect Often: What is Your Definition of Success?

In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Bor, a seasoned leader with deep insights into navigating the complexities of leadership in challenging times. Stephen emphasizes the importance of taking the time to truly get to know people, reminding us that not every problem needs an immediate fix. He highlights the significance of understanding where we may be making assumptions, and how this awareness can transform our approach to leadership.

We dive into the nuances of leading through disfunction, tragedy, ambiguity, and crisis. Stephen shares his experiences and strategies for guiding teams and organizations when the path forward isn’t always clear. Whether you’re facing a crisis or simply looking to refine your leadership skills, this episode offers valuable lessons on patience, empathy, and the power of thoughtful decision-making.

CDR Stephen Bor is an operational leader, legal advisor, father and husband that served in the Coast Guard for more than 20 years. He currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the Coast Guard Office of Information and Intelligence Law. He’s served in various operational leadership positions at Coast Guard units in Los Angeles – Long Beach, Corpus Christi, and San Francisco. In his capacity as a Coast Guard JAG, he served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, and as a senior staff attorney for the Coast Guard’s Thirteenth District in Seattle, WA. CDR Bor received the 2021 Coast Guard Captain David H. Jarvis Inspirational Leadership Award, and the 2016 DHS Office of General Counsel Rising Star Award. Stephen is a huge Seattle Sounders fan (professional soccer). He speaks fluent Mandarin and Spanish. 

Resources: 

Long Beach Current - College Student Pre-Commissioning Article: 

https://daily49er.com/artslife/2021/03/01/from-school-to-the-service-cspi-program-offers-students-a-path-to-the-coast-guard/

The Rafu Shimpo - Seventy Years Later, The Coast Guard Honors One of Its Own: 

https://rafu.com/2022/07/seventy-years-later-coast-guard-honors-one-of-its-own/

Coast Guard Academy - Fouled Anchor Timeline & Resources;

https://www.cgaalumni.org/s/1043/21/interior.aspx?sid=1043&gid=1&pgid=7020&appealcode=OFA

How the CNN Coast Guard Academy Investigation Came Together:

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/11/politics/coast-guard-investigation-what-matters/index.html