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USS Providence (SSN-719), a Los Angeles-class fast-attack nuclear submarine, transited the Suez Canal during Tony Grayson's command tour. Crew members stand on the submarine's deck wearing color-coded jerseys indicating their rank. Submarines must surface for canal transits, making this one of the rare moments the "Silent Service" becomes visible to the world. The sail (conning tower) displays the American flag and periscope masts. Tony Grayson commanded USS Providence before transitioning to Fortune 500 technology leadership at Oracle, AWS, and Meta—bringing submarine leadership principles to corporate crisis management.

USS Providence (SSN-719), a Los Angeles-class fast-attack nuclear submarine, transited the Suez Canal during Tony Grayson's command tour. Crew members stand on the submarine's deck wearing color-coded jerseys indicating their rank. Submarines must surface for canal transits, making this one of the rare moments the "Silent Service" becomes visible to the world. The sail (conning tower) displays the American flag and periscope masts. Tony Grayson commanded USS Providence before transitioning to Fortune 500 technology leadership at Oracle, AWS, and Meta—bringing submarine leadership principles to corporate crisis management.

What Is the Dolphin Code? Why Submariners Are the Original Corporate Trolls

Former submarine commander Tony Grayson decodes the Navy's Dolphin Code—the secret sarcasm signals proving submariners are the original corporate trolls.

Tony Grayson

Dec 29, 20259 min read

Tony Grayson, former US Navy Commander, wearing flight gear and sunglasses on a carrier flight deck, symbolizing military leadership and high-stakes operations.

Tony Grayson, former US Navy Commander, wearing flight gear and sunglasses on a carrier flight deck, symbolizing military leadership and high-stakes operations.

3 Essential Military Leadership Skills Veterans Teach the Civilian Sector: The Model of Moral Courage

Veterans teach 3 vital military leadership skills business lacks: Shared Accountability, Systemic Clarity, and Moral Courage. Tony Grayson (former submarine Commander) discusses the HRO model for success in high-stakes tech.

Tony Grayson

Dec 7, 202511 min read

Tony Grayson (second from right) hosts corporate executives on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) to demonstrate high-reliability naval operations and leadership dynamics.

Tony Grayson (second from right) hosts corporate executives on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) to demonstrate high-reliability naval operations and leadership dynamics.

Why I Stopped Reading Leadership Books: The Case for Contextual Intelligence in Leadership

A former nuclear submarine commander (Tony Grayson) explains why generic advice like Servant Leadership fails in a crisis, and offers 3 ways to build Contextual Intelligence instead.

Tony Grayson

Nov 24, 202510 min read

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