34 years of military service and counting, 14 years of them were enlisted as a boatswain mate has presented CDR Russell Goff with a lot of challenges. From mental health counseling almost costing him his Navy career, to overcoming a mentor who told him that he would never be an officer because of his poor communication skills. His mentor wanted him to remain a Chief. This leader of Sailors shares a plethora of stories and tools on how to be a better leader, person, and teammate.