Today's episode waxes philosophical as returning guest LT Knudson and I discuss innovation in a bureaucracy and how to change the way we think about the Navy.

Ask the tough questions. Don't be afraid to fail. Make a difference.

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Today's show is just me, talking about how to use sales techiniques to increase your influence at work.

Good ideas are fine, but without the ability to convince others to adopt them, you'll be useless.

How do you answer the question, "sell me this pen"? The answer, and four other great sales techniques, is in this podcast. 

Links mentioned:

Shark Tank: http://youtu.be/UnQ5cr6G78g?t=14m12s 

How to Talk to Anyone: http://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Anyone-Success-Relationships/dp/007141858X

LT Deward Cummings, EOD Officer, shares with us how he managed to create a low cost solution to prevent Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) from harming local populations.

Check out LT Cummings' website: www.erw-cps.com/

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LT Hughes takes a few minutes out of his Independence Day weekend to talk to us about the idea he had on USS Benfold that was pitched (and accepted) to CNO, how to get your message out there, and what life as a JO was like on the most innovative ship on the waterfront.

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