National Ground Intelligence Center

The Power of Mattering at Work Quiet quitting, the Great Resignation, chronically low engagement numbers, increasing numbers of labor disputes, demands for equity and dignity in the workplace—business leaders have been warily watching these trends for years and fighting each fire separately. But the trends continue, because leaders are missing the underlying problem that connects these symptoms: Many employees don’t feel that they matter to their employers, bosses, and colleagues. Mattering—a mainstay concept in psychology—is the experience of feeling significant to those around us because we feel valued and know that we add value. In this article the author shows leaders how to apply this concept in the workplace. First, leaders need to truly see and hear team members during daily interactions. They must also regularly affirm their people’s significance. And finally, senior leaders need to scale these skills up to the organizational level so that mattering becomes a cultural norm. These behaviors may seem like common sense, but they’ve ceased to be common practice in a world of brief digital communications and condescension toward soft skills, and they’re well worth relearning. The article includes three activities leaders can use to get started.  Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gz-ChzvN

📣 Today we honor National Intelligence Professionals Day — a time to recognize the incredible individuals behind our nation's intelligence advantage. Whether you're decoding complex data, generating strategic insights, or supporting mission-critical operations, your impact is powerful and deeply valued. 💡🛡️ This year also marks the 78th anniversary of the National Security Act of 1947, the cornerstone of today’s Intelligence Community. It’s a powerful reminder that behind every success are dedicated professionals—driven by purpose, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to keeping our nation safe. As intelligence professionals, you are more than analysts, scientists, linguists, technicians, and enablers. You are problem-solvers, protectors, and patriots whose work shapes the future of national defense every single day. Thank you for all that you do. Take a moment today to reflect on your role in this mission—because you are truly making a difference. #NationalIntelligenceProfessionalsDay #MissionFirst #SilentProfessionals

National Ground Intelligence Center Welcomes New Commander The National Ground Intelligence Center welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony July 18, marking the official transition of leadership from Col. Eric H. Haas to Col. Jay G. McGee. The ceremony, officiated by Maj. Gen. Timothy D. Brown, commanding general of U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, brought together senior Army leaders, NGIC personnel, family members and distinguished guests to honor the center’s enduring mission and leadership legacy. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_53z8mi

🔄 Change of Command at the National Ground Intelligence Center The National Ground Intelligence Center held a change of command ceremony July 18, passing the baton from Col. Eric H. Haas to Col. Jay G. McGee. With more than 20 years in military intelligence, Col. McGee is poised to lead NGIC’s critical mission supporting national security. We commend Col. Haas for his impactful tenure and welcome Col. McGee to this vital role. #MilitaryLeadership #NationalSecurity #IntelligenceCommunity

 We're Hiring! Position: Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (GMI Analyst) Job Closes: 07/21/2025 Salary:  $124,531 - $161,889 per year Grade: GG 15 Duties: Serves as a Division Chief and supervises and directs the activities of civilian, contract, and military analysts. Understands processes and procedures necessary to effectively manage a wide range of personnel, administrative, and analytic tasks. Supervises the research, analysis, and publication of division intelligence products and services for the Middle East/Africa/Latin America Division. Oversees formal and informal production dissemination, ensuring the right products get to the right customers at the right time. Understands defense and national intelligence enterprise partners and customers’ missions, functions, and operations to support integration of effort and avoid analytic or other redundancies. Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills necessary to develop critical partnerships and deliver key findings to relevant audiences. Visit:  https://lnkd.in/gthJQg8H

“The job of ethics is not that we may know what virtue is, but that we may become virtuous.” — Aristotle Carl von Clausewitz once wrote, “War is no pastime … it is a serious means to a serious end.” And in the modern era—from the Global War on Terrorism to conflicts unfolding in Ukraine and the Middle East—that truth remains painfully evident. War may be brutal, but the warriors who fight it must not be. Their strength must be tempered by justice, courage, prudence, and self-discipline—the cardinal virtues long championed by thinkers like Saint Thomas Aquinas. These are not abstract ideals; they are guideposts for action, especially when the stakes are highest. The U.S. Army’s ethical decision-making framework, outlined in ADP 6-22, recognizes the need for virtue-based reasoning alongside rule-based and consequence-based approaches. But how can we better ground our military ethics in timeless principles? This article challenges us to embrace the Thomistic virtues as warrior virtues—to ensure that American warriors act with integrity, not merely out of compliance, but out of deeply formed character. Because ethics isn’t just about knowing what’s right. It’s about becoming the kind of people who do what’s right, even when it costs us. #Leadership #MilitaryEthics #VirtueEthics #ArmyValues #Clausewitz #Aquinas #ProfessionalMilitaryEthic https://lnkd.in/gj7BSD2G

Encourage “Spacious Thinking” There are two modes of attention that people use at work: doing mode, in which they pay narrow attention to a specific task in order to control, predict and get it done efficiently; and spacious mode, in which they pay attention more expansively, without hurry, making them more receptive to relationships, interdependencies, and possibilities. Spacious mode leads to gaining insight into challenges, thinking strategically, spotting opportunities, building relationships, and sparking joy and motivation. In organizations, thought, spacious thinking is often suppressed by the urgency of doing and employees feel it is seen as career limiting. Leaders play a crucial role in making spacious mode more accessible because they can legitimize and encourage it rather than shutting it down. They can do that first by being aware of they ways they might inadvertently discourage it, and then by raising big-picture questions , bringing novelty into meetings, and rewarding spacious thinking. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzJ3Khi7

Today, we celebrate over three decades of excellence, commitment, and unwavering service to national defense. Since its inception on July 8, 1994, NGIC has been instrumental in advancing intelligence capabilities to keep our nation safe. With roots tracing back to the Foreign Science and Technology Center (FSTC) and the Intelligence and Threat Analysis Center (ITAC), NGIC was formed through the consolidation of expertise, marking a new era in ground force intelligence.   From its early days in Charlottesville, Virginia, to its current state-of-the-art facility at Rivanna Station, NGIC has continuously evolved. Our mission remains steadfast—providing critical intelligence on foreign ground forces to support decision-makers and operational leaders across multiple domains. This intelligence has proven invaluable in understanding adversaries and shaping strategic responses to complex global challenges.   As we stand in an increasingly dynamic threat environment, NGIC continues to adapt, leveraging modernized processes, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships. The multi-domain battlespace demands intelligence that is timely, relevant, and precise qualities that NGIC delivers every day, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our workforce.   This milestone would not be possible without each of you. Your commitment, innovation, and collaborative spirit power NGIC’s success. As we honor our rich history, let’s also look forward to the future —embracing new challenges and opportunities with the same determination that has defined NGIC since its founding.   Thank you for your service and contributions to national security. Your efforts ensure that NGIC remains the premier ground force intelligence center, ready to support the Army and the Intelligence Community in tomorrow’s fight. Here’s to 31 years of excellence—and many more to come!  

How to Resolve Team Conflict People management consists of a fair amount of mediation and diplomacy, and you can’t expect to get the hang of it right away. You’re in the middle of a lot now. Initiating difficult conversations, and then getting all the way through them, takes planning and practice (and sometimes even a breather). Holding tension takes restraint. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gF5SbMzC

Celebrating 249 Years of American Independence This Fourth of July, we honor a powerful legacy—249 years of courage, conviction, and unwavering commitment to freedom. From the bold signatures on the Declaration of Independence to the enduring service of our Soldiers and civilians, Independence Day reminds us just how far we’ve come and the values that continue to guide us. Before there was even a United States, the Continental Congress formed the Army to defend a vision of liberty. One year later, on July 4th, 1776, that vision was declared to the world: a nation built on the idea that power comes from the people. As we celebrate, let’s remember the sacrifices that built this country and those who continue to protect it. The spirit of 1776 lives on in every Soldier, family, and citizen who stands for freedom. 🎆 Here’s to our independence, our future, and the people who keep the flame of liberty burning bright. Happy Fourth of July! 🎇 #IndependenceDay #July4th #249YearsStrong #HonorAndFreedom #CelebrateFreedom #AmericanSpirit