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Caroline Walsh

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Fairly Smooth Operator: My Life Occasionally at the Tip of the Spear

Fairly Smooth Operator: My Life Occasionally at the Tip of the Spear

Hilarious and tragic journey from Coast Guard member to CIA analyst includes boot camp, Hamptons yachters named Gary, Guantanamo Bay, and more.

2021

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Organizing Frameworks — Organizational, Learning, & Self-Development

I’ve realized there are tons of fascinating frameworks, taxonomies, and assessments through which to understand organizations, support…

Oct 22, 2024

Organizing Frameworks — Organizational, Learning, & Self-Development

Oct 22, 2024

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Strengthening the True Self and Healthy False Self after Military Service

Caroline is a PhD student in the University of San Diego’s Leadership Studies program. She is a Coast Guard and CIA veteran who serves as…

Feb 28, 2021

Strengthening the True Self and Healthy False Self after Military Service

Feb 28, 2021

The Nuances of Speaking Truth to Power: Considering the Delicate Balance of Ethical Dissent

Social media has enabled people around the world to speak their truth, even if it goes against the powerful. Although not a linear…

Jan 28

The Nuances of Speaking Truth to Power: Considering the Delicate Balance of Ethical Dissent

Jan 28

What makes a “good” leader?

There are multiple dimensions through which we assess who would make a ‘good’ leader.

Jan 15

What makes a “good” leader?

Jan 15

The CIA and Potential for Harnessing Moral Excellence

Based on academic research by Caroline Walsh

Jan 3

The CIA and Potential for Harnessing Moral Excellence

Jan 3

What the CIA Can Teach Us About Ethical Leadership in High-Stakes Environments

Based on academic research by Caroline Walsh

Dec 28, 2024

What the CIA Can Teach Us About Ethical Leadership in High-Stakes Environments

Dec 28, 2024

Inclusion is Not a Dirty Word — The Importance of Aligning Business Strategy with People Strategy.

Inclusion is not just a moral or social imperative but also a strategic advantage that drives innovation, enhances employee engagement, and…

Nov 22, 2024

Inclusion is Not a Dirty Word — The Importance of Aligning Business Strategy with People Strategy.

Nov 22, 2024

Humor, Leadership, and Security: Why Identity Matters in Every Role

Introduction

Nov 13, 2024

Humor, Leadership, and Security: Why Identity Matters in Every Role

Nov 13, 2024

Wildcard Writers —A Goal-Oriented Virtual Writing Space

“The analytic directorate is one big publishing house, producing a massive, private, classified body of work,”

Nov 6, 2024

Wildcard Writers —A Goal-Oriented Virtual Writing Space

Nov 6, 2024

Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument — Examining the Competing Values within the CIA

(OCAI — © 1999 Kim S. Cameron)

Oct 27, 2024

Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument — Examining the Competing Values within the CIA

Oct 27, 2024

Caroline Walsh

Caroline Walsh

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Former CIA Analyst with a PhD in Leadership Studies. Author of Fairly Smooth Operator: My life occasionally at the tip of the spear, available now!

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