Monthly Archives: March 2025

On Budget Cutting, Excellence, and Leadership: i.e., DOGE

People first, mission always!  Those four value-laden words defined our leadership approach during my last position within NOAA Fisheries. Our leadership team saw the old motto of mission first, people always as insufficient. Too often, it led to leaders treating … Continue reading

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VALUES: A Leadership Model for 21st-Century Science Organizations

By Steve Ignell and Douglas DeMaster, February 2025 “Bill” was the manager of a small and geographically separated research group. He was an acclaimed scientist well-known throughout the region.  His program’s research products were highly valued, especially by the industry … Continue reading

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How the Early Church Put Faith Into Action—A Christ Follower’s Response to the USAID Crisis

The Roman world of Christ’s time was harsh, depraved, and unforgiving. Suffering was pervasive, and practices like sexual immorality, rape, slavery, and infanticide were not only common but also normalized. If any society needed transformation, this was the one. Enter … Continue reading

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