Mr. Vic Minella, Former Under Secretary of the Navy - From Enlisted Sailor to the Pentagon's Second-Highest Civilian

Podcast: Moments in Leadership · David B. Armstrong

Opublikowano: 2026-02-16

Former Under Secretary of the Navy Vic Minella shares his remarkable 38-year journey from enlisted sailor in rural Mississippi to the Department of the Navy's second-highest civilian position. We discuss how 9/11 rewired his approach to leadership and personal responsibility just three months into his naval intelligence career, what it was like managing dual Pentagon roles during a presidential transition, and the moment he found out about his promotion while sick in bed. Vic offers hard-earned lessons on self-care, delegation, staying in your lane, and why showing up every day with energy and a willingness to contribute is the real...