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What does landing a plane on an aircraft carrier after dark have to do with the kind of challenges teams face in the private sector?

In some ways, not a lot, says Steffanie Easter, Director of Navy Staff for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. “But the principles are the same. And that’s about making sure that everybody has a common view of what you’re trying to accomplish. Make sure they have the tools that they need… And make sure that they understand the interdependencies.”

Here, Easter talks with Francie Dalton, a faculty member in the Georgetown University Master’s in Human Resources Management program, about what the military can teach civilian leaders.

For more information visit scs.georgetown.edu and keep up to date on Facebook.

Registration for the spring 2020 season of District Karaoke, D.C.’s only social, team-based karaoke league, is now open! (Yes, competitive karaoke is a thing!).

Form a team, join a team, or register as a free agent at www.districtkaraoke.com. Wear costumes, make props and sing your favorite songs in our supportive, inclusive and growing community.

Register at one of our five locations:

• Mondays: Astro Beer Hall (Metro Center)
• Tuesdays: Bier Baron (Dupont)
• Wednesdays: Sticky Rice (H Street)
• Thursdays: The Brixton (U Street)
• Thursdays: The Ugly Mug (Eastern Market)

Singing experience not required — just be open to make friends and have fun!

Questions? Email [email protected].

It’s the 4:45 p.m. phone call ridesharing commuters hate to hear: “Hey, sorry to do this, but the boss has me working late tonight. You’re going to have to get another ride home.”

Once the sighs and growling are out of the way after hanging up, the commuter has to focus on the best and least expensive way of traveling home. Members of Commuter Connections’ Guaranteed Ride Home program have an automatic Plan B.

Four times during a registration year commuters can call on Commuter Connections to provide an emergency ride home for those times the driver bails, the car breaks down, or there’s a personal illness or crisis.

Members of the free Commuter Connections service find the program provides peace-of-mind and improves their commute, which is what Commuter Connections is all about. When you use a Guaranteed Ride Home, you save money, reduce stress and feel comfortable knowing that you can continue using an alternative way of travel to and from work without worry. You are also supporting a non-profit organization that helps the region lower traffic volume and shrink the size of commuters’ carbon footprints. (Some restrictions apply for Guaranteed Ride Home; see the website for details.)

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The medieval meets the modern Sunday, December 15, when the 10,647-pipe great organ and the professional musicians of the Washington Symphonic Brass attempt to raise the roof of the majestic Washington National Cathedral during the “Christmas at the Cathedral” program.

The holiday-themed event begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes traditional Christmas favorites, such as Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols”, and an assortment of other popular favorites that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

The rousing sounds of the evening will be rounded out with help from the Washington National Cathedral Girls’ Choir and the professional classical ensemble Cathedra. Michael McCarthy conducts as Bill Barclay hosts the evening.

Tickets range from $25 to $95 and can be purchased at this site.

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Bungalow, the country’s largest co-living network is continuing expansion throughout the D.C. area and plans to launch Baltimore in January of 2020.

Bungalow takes the hassle out of housing. We offer private bedrooms, furnished common areas, flexible lease terms from 4-18 months and help match with roommates you’ll love coming home to. Offering monthly community events, we also make it easy for you to connect with other Bungalow members in your city. Recent community events have included wine tours, boat cruises and sporting events.

Take the stress out of renting a room and come join our network of homes throughout the city. We currently have rooms for rent in Georgetown, Logan Circle, Columbia Heights, Petworth, Capitol Hill, Bethesda and Arlington. Looking for a room to rent and some fantastic roommates? Find our available properties here! Homeowners that have rental property in the D.C. or Baltimore area can find out more here!

Friends of the National Zoo’s hoppiest holiday event, BrewLights at ZooLights, is back December 12 for a night of unlimited craft beer.

For one night only, in addition to enjoying the general splendor of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo lit for ZooLights, guests will also get to sample from 40+ breweries. Plus they’ll have special access to animals at the Zoo’s exhibits and animal houses, which normally are closed during ZooLights hours.

Panda Claws will mingle and pose for photos with crowds, while performers, such as carolers and a capella singers, will entertain guests. Stroll around the Zoo, admiring new light installations, including some amazing animal lanterns and a dreamy art installation, Entre les rangs, from Montreal. Warm up while feasting on chocolate creations at a custom s’mores station, sponsored by Carvana. Snacks like popcorn and pretzels will be offered to complement the region’s best brews.

PoPville readers: use code POP Beer19 for $5 off General Admission tickets, for up to four tickets.

Go to fonz.org/brewlights to buy tickets now.

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