An inspirational leader with uncompromising ethical standards, Scott Waddle graduated at the top of his class at Annapolis. With 20 years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and operation of nuclear-powered submarines, in 1998 he was handpicked from a highly competitive field of 250 naval officers to command the improved Los Angeles class Fast Attack nuclear submarine USS Greeneville. As commanding officer of Greeneville, he managed a 140-man crew. On the fateful day of February 9, 2001, Commander Waddle’s life was forever changed when he gave the order to perform an emergency surface maneuver that inadvertently caused the 9,000-ton submarine to collide with the Ehime Maru, a 500-ton Japanese fishing vessel, killing nine people on board. Against the advice of his attorney and the Navy’s direction, he took responsibility for the incident.

Commander Waddle’s compelling story about a tragic ordeal and the choices that followed is a lesson about integrity, faith, and resilience.

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the role of ethical leadership in safety.
• Examine accountability and its impact on operations.
• Explore resilience in recovering from incidents.

Business Casual Attire - open collar or polo shirt. No jeans or shorts. No jacket required.