profile

To Getting It Done Leadership

38 Years of Navy Execution. I’ve Seen Every "Flooding" Scenario. I spent my career going from E-1 to Captain (O-6). I’ve managed multi-billion-dollar assets and led thousands of Sailors. I know how to find the "flooding" in an organization and fix it. For the last 1,000+ hours, I’ve given that expertise away for free. I’ve learned that free advice is often ignored because there is no "skin in the game." If you’re a leader drowning in "shiny objects" and wearing 17 different hats, you don't need a coach—you need an Execution Architect. I’m opening 2 slots for a 60-Minute Execution Strategy Audit in March. * The Cost: $495.* The Result: We isolate your #1 fire and I give you a 7-day Watchbill to fix it. Stop Drifting. Start Executing. WWW.TOGETTINGITDONE.COM

PostsLinksProducts
Featured Post

How much is 4% of your day worth?

Hi Reader, Most leaders I talk to don't have a strategy problem; they have an execution crisis. They have the vision, but they’re drowning in "administrative flooding" while their most important goals drift. I’m opening 4 slots for April for my 60-Minute Execution Strategy Audit ($495). I’m a Navy Mustang (E-1 to O-6) and COVID-era CO. I find your flooding and fix it so you can stop "planning" and start hitting targets. Reply "EXECUTE" if you're ready to take the watch, and I'll send the...

1 day ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Most leaders I talk to don't have a strategy problem; they have an execution crisis. They have the vision, but they’re drowning in "administrative flooding" while their most important goals drift. I’m opening 4 slots for April for my 60-Minute Execution Strategy Audit ($495). I’m a Navy Mustang (E-1 to O-6) and COVID-era CO. I find your flooding and fix it so you can stop "planning" and start hitting targets. Reply "EXECUTE" if you're ready to take the watch, and I'll send the...

6 days ago • 1 min read

Bottom Line Up Front: 38 years of Navy leadership taught me one thing: Execution is the only antidote to drift! I have 2 slots left in March for a 60-Minute Execution Strategy Audit. We isolate your #1 fire and give you a 7-day Watchbill to fix it. Secure your slot: https://calendly.com/michael-togettingitdone/60min P.S. Knowledge without execution is just "Administrative Flooding." If you’ve been following these emails but your "Most Important Thing" is still stalled, you don't need more...

20 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Bottom Line Up Front: Clarity + Momentum + Results = Success (and it’s simpler than most people make it). You’re juggling 17 hats, board members directing from the sidelines, staff burning out, mission stalling — and the overwhelm is winning more days than you’d like to admit. You want to wake up with breathing room, lead with calm confidence, watch your team thrive, and actually see your mission grow — without more hours or more coffee. That’s the transformation I’ve seen in over...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, Bottom Line Up Front: Clarity + Momentum + Results = Success (and it’s simpler than most people make it). You’re juggling 17 hats, board members directing from the sidelines, staff burning out, mission stalling — and the overwhelm is winning more days than you’d like to admit. You want to wake up with breathing room, lead with calm confidence, watch your team thrive, and actually see your mission grow — without more hours or more coffee. That’s the transformation I’ve seen in over...

2 months ago • 2 min read

Let’s change your story to clarity, momentum, and real results in 2026 — without the overwhelm! Grab my book “To Getting It Done” direct from me for $5.99 (instant download — beats other websites). You’ll get: • 38 Navy-proven tools to crush obstacles and goals • Daily planning processes that actually work (tested on submarines & aircraft carriers) • Humor, sea stories, and inspiration to stay motivated • Strategies that already saved non-profits $325K+ First 5 buyers this week get a free...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Happy Holidays, Warrior Reader, Last year I sent you a simple holiday present: tips to beat the “holiday blues” by giving yourself small wins, gratitude, and action. It worked for a lot of you — thank you for the notes back. This year I’m doubling down with a better present… one that’s already saved non-profits over $323,607 and turned burnout into breakthrough. It’s the same tool I used to go from Seaman to Captain in 38 years of Navy leadership: A posted Weekly Goals Watchbill. A Watchbill...

4 months ago • 2 min read

Happy Holidays, Warrior Reader, Last year I sent you a simple holiday present: tips to beat the “holiday blues” by giving yourself small wins, gratitude, and action. It worked for a lot of you — thank you for the notes back. This year I’m doubling down with a better present… one that’s already saved non-profits over $323,607 and turned burnout into breakthrough. It’s the same tool I used to go from Seaman to Captain in 38 years of Navy leadership: A posted Weekly Goals Watchbill. A Watchbill...

4 months ago • 2 min read

3 simple paths to crush overwhelm in 2026: 1. Stay free — weekly Whitt Step emails + mini-book for you and your team 2. Monthly private coaching — $500/month (non-profit discount to $400/month for 6 months) 3. Bring me in to speak/train — “3 Submarine Secrets” keynote or workshop Which one fits you? Check it out and reply here or on the site: https://www.togettingitdone.com Comment “COACHING”, “SPEAKING”, or “FREE EMAILS” and I’ll get you details.

4 months ago • 1 min read

Happy Thanksgiving Reader, I’m no saint. Every Thanksgiving I spent away — on an aircraft carrier, submerged on a submarine, or eating dust in Iraq — I missed my family so bad I wanted to punch a bulkhead. But I saw the younger Sailors and Marines hurting even worse. Some were shutting down hard. So I forced myself to take one small Whitt Step: sit down next to one of them, crack a dumb joke, or simply ask, “Hey, what’s your favorite Thanksgiving memory with your family?” Within minutes the...

5 months ago • 8 min read