Moments in Leadership is a podcast where you will hear firsthand about the careers of senior military leaders as they share their own unique and individual experiences. Moments in Leadership will immerse you in real-life stories where you will learn about the challenging situations these accomplished leaders faced and discover the lessons they learned early in their careers that were the most influential to developing their overall leadership style.
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Learn lessons from past and present military leaders. Lead On is a podcast meant to share the experiences, life lessons, and leadership advice from military leaders so you can learn from them and apply those lessons to your life.
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LtCol Isaac G. Lee, USMC (ret) - Experiences as a Combat Aviator From Boot Lieutenant to Sqdn Commanding Officer
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This episode is with retired LtCol Isaac G. Lee, call sign Whiskey and the author of Hanger 4, a memoir of a combat aviator and CH53 pilot. I read it cover to cover and passed it along to an active duty infantry Captain and company commander because of the leadership lessons in the book. While I think the book is great for any emerging leader to re…
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BGen Val Jackson, USMCR - Commanding General, 4th Marine Logistics Group
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In this episode, BGen Jackson discusses why leaders don’t always need a bias for action and how the Marine Corps has to go on, so not everyone is going to get what they want. We also dive into mentorship between genders and how leaders at all ranks can learn from her experiences - specifically where she was successful in receiving mentorship in a m…
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Ep. 38: Getting Ready for CPO Pride Day
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Welcome to another episode of Lead On: Lessons from Military Leaders! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on CPO Pride Day—a day that celebrates the spirit and tradition of the Chief Petty Officer community. Join our host, David Dearie, and special guest Chief Petty Officer Mandi Bailey, a dedicated volunteer for CPO Pride Day, as they explore what ma…
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MGySgt Scott Stalker, USMC (Ret) – Former Command Senior Enlisted Leader with US Space Command
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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker discusses the lessons learned over his career, including his time in the Defense Intelligence Agency, United States Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, and in his final assignment with United States Space Command. Hear the story of how…
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Ep. 37: Navigating the Phases of Leadership
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Welcome back to Lead On with David Dearie! In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Magnetta, retired Command Master Chief, United States Navy. David and Michael discuss how being a leader is a never-ending journey of growth, life after the military, and how to smoothly transition into civilian life, and they also share resources that are available…
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Ep. 36: Lessons in Leadership: Wisdom on Effective Leadership
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Welcome back to Lead On with David Dearie! In this episode, we’re joined by Joel “Rod” Rodriguez, retired Command Master Chief in the U.S. Navy. In this episode, David and Rod discuss many elements that make up leadership and how one can become the best leader possible. Rod even takes us through his career journey - looking back on how he came to b…
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MajGen Jim Lukeman, USMC (Ret) – Former 2nd MARDIV CG and Current CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret) MajGen Jim Lukeman and host David B. Armstrong discuss both MajGen Lukeman’s Marine and civilian careers, showing duty does not end after time in uniform is concluded. his life and career, including his time as a Platoon Commander time in 1st Bn 2nd Marines, a Company Commander in Li…
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Ep. 35 | Pt. 2: Business to Bootcamp: Brent Bowers Journey
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Welcome back to another episode of Lead On: Lessons From Military Leaders. In today’s episode, we welcome Brent Bowers, Founder of The Land Sharks and veteran, back for part 2 of his discussion. Hear how Brent’s land investment business took off and the key attributes that helped him get where he is today. Brent shares stories about the definition …
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Ep. 35 | Pt. 1: Business to Bootcamp: Brent Bowers Journey
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Welcome back to another episode of Lead On: Lessons From Military Leaders. In today’s episode, Brent Bowers, Founder of The Land Sharks and veteran, joins us. Brent shares his journey as he moved from starting his own business to joining the military later than others, leaving a stronger entrepreneur than he went in. This conversation is fun and ge…
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Honing in On Leadership: A CPO Pride Day Special
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Welcome back to a special edition of Lead On! Today we bring you Compilation 2 from the CPO Pride Day Series in San Diego, California. Today’s episode covers a variety of topics with three different guests, all interviewed by special edition host, Ben Wiggins. Ben chats with Commander of the Navy Region Southwest, Brad Rosen, CPO Selectee, Stephen …
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SgtMaj Marcos Cordero, USMC - CSEL, TF North: "Do You Just Assist In Enlisted Matters Or Do You Assist In All Matters?"
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Ep. 34 | Pt. 2: The Meaning of Servant Leadership
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Welcome back to Lead On: Lessons for Military Leaders! Join us once again as we visit with Kory and Chelsey Gray, two vetrepreneurs who are helping us understand and unpack the concept of servant leadership. In the 2nd part of their episode learn all about Chelsey’s new business and the selflessness that Kory is showing in helping support his wife …
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Col Paul Merida (Ret), USMC - Commanding Officer 22 MEU: "Handling the Crown Jewels"
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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Paul Merida and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, concluding with his time commanding one of the ‘Crown Jewels’ of the Marine Corps, a Marine Expeditionary Unit. His insights provide useful lessons about how to manage disparate organizations ov…
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Ep. 34 | Pt. 1: The Meaning of Servant Leadership
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Welcome back to Lead On! We are joined by married couple Kory and Chelsey Gray both out of the Marines and now Vetrepreneurs. In this entertaining episode we cover servant leadership, the transition to the military while keeping the faith, and becoming a Company Honor Man. Check back in 2 weeks for part 2! To find out more information about Chelsey…
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SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, 20th SgtMaj of the Marine Corps - "Quality of Life 2030"
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This episode is a unique look into the mind of one of our service’s senior leaders days before a major hearing. Moreso than a typical CSPAN briefing of soundbites, the lister will be able to hear, in detail, plans to improve quality of life and lethality of Marines. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC), Carlos Ruiz, discusses the init…
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Major General Matthew D. Smith, U.S. Army - "This Ain’t the Boy Scouts"
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This Ain’t the Boy Scouts – U.S. Army Major General Matthew D. Smith In this episode of Moments in Leadership, Army Major General Matthew D. Smith and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, concluding with his time holding battlespace in Afghanistan without a workup cycle to support that style of operation. His insi…
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Ep. 33: Beyond Ranks to Relational Leadership
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Welcome back to a special edition of Lead On! Today we bring you a compilation from the CPO Pride Day Event in San Diego, California. Today’s episode highlights many different topics across an array of different guests hosted by special edition host, Ben Wiggins. Ben brings on the typical host of the show and founder of the Enlisted Leadership Foun…
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SgtMaj Chris Rivera, USMC - "Your Rocker is Not a Hammock"
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Sergeant Major Rivera enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 2000 and is currently assigned to the 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion. Extended show notes are coming - I'm just getting this episode out there for listening. Email me if you have any questions before I post notes.Af David B. Armstrong
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Ep. 32: Achieving Chief Status: Katie Killip's Story
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Welcome back to Lead On! Katie Killip joins host David Dearie, Katie has 14 years in the Navy and is a Chief Select as well as a Master at Arms! We start out the episode by discussing the Online Foundry Class and her experience with the program, we then move on to how she made it to Chief and some advice to get where she is now today. For more info…
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Ep. 31: Sailor of the Year: A Leader's Journey
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Welcome back to Lead On! Host David Dearie engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Chief Select Panfilo Bascar, a dedicated leader with a remarkable commitment to service. Join us as we explore Chief Select Bascar's journey and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. Chief Select Bascar's journey unfolds as he reflects on being …
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Colonel Stephen W. Davis, USMC (Ret) – You Can't Manage People Up a Hill, But it Can Help
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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong spends time with retired Marine Colonel Stephen Davis, a veteran of the post-Vietnam War Marine Corps, the Reconnaissance Community, Joint Special Operations, and multiple combat tours up to the Regimental Command level, where they spend time discussing various topics related to hard…
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Ep. 30: Entrepreneurial Lessons and Military Spouse Insights
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Welcome back to Lead On! Today, we have a special guest, Sheri Painter, an entrepreneur, Mom, and Navy Veteran spouse. We begin the episode by discussing how Sheri and her husband met and some great advice for military spouses. We then move on to the business side of things; David asks all sorts of questions about B.E.A.D., which stands for Birds E…
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Vice Admiral (Retired) William R. Merz, USN – At 1000 Feet, Leadership Can Crush You
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SPECIAL THANKS TO MATT MIRANDA AND JEREMY KOFSKY FOR EDITING AND SHOW NOTES SUPPORT In this episode of Moments in Leadership, retired Vice Admiral William (Bill) Merz and host David B. Armstrong discuss how life can take strange turns to making capable leaders, oftentimes through hard times and rough seas. VADM Merz has seen the depths of the ocean…
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Welcome back to The Lead On Podcast! We have a very special episode today, with guests Randy Griffith, Diane Mcqueen Gipson, and Evan Kowalczyk. We start the episode by discussing what CPO Pride Day is all about, who runs it, and the many benefits the event has. Chief Petty Officer Pride Day is September 22nd this year and we highly encourage that …
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SgtMaj Black, 19th SMMC, Episode Two: Being a Good Marine is About the Non-Negotiables
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HUGE THANKS TO JEREMY KOFSKY AND MIKE CIFUENTES FOR THEIR HELP PRODUCING THIS EPISODE. War is everchanging, but its nature is everlasting. Sergeant Major Troy Black, in one of his last speaking engagements as the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (and right before his selection as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC), uses this mantr…
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Ep. 28 | Pt. 2: Unveiling the Qualities of a Good Leader
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Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Retired Master Chief and Author, Paul Kingsbury! In this episode, we learn about what it means to be a leader and the traits you must have to be a good one. We start out by listing the qualities Paul looks for in a leader and some of the things you can do to acquire these qualities. We then discuss …
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LtGen David Bellon and the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz – A Command Team Briefing to Alpha Company TBS Spring 2023
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‘The Enemy Doesn’t Care About Your Status’ - Upholding the Standard from the Front to Push Subordinates Forward. This episode is a unique and extremely rare look into what mentorship in the Marine Corps looks like and how Marines address each other and the issues facing the Marine Corps; head on. Lt Gen Bellon and SgtMaj Ruiz are the Command Elemen…
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LtGen Greg Newbold USMC (Ret) – DILLICLAP & Competency are Never Out of Date
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This episode is a look towards the past and how the core of a good leader is timeless. Lt Gen Gregory Newbold, the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commander of Operation Restore Hope and later on the Director of Operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is a leader with an unwavering desire to be responsible to those he leads. This episode provides…
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Ep. 28 | Pt. 1: Types Powers, and the Value of Honesty in Leadership
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Welcome to part 1 of our conversation with Retired Master Chief and author Paul Kingsbury! Paul tells us about the long path it took him to become a Master Chief and about the unconventional way he became a writer and podcaster! Our guest today has a lot of experience in the Navy as a leader and shares great wisdom throughout the episode, and we hi…
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Flexible Career Options for Military Spouses
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Welcome to Episode 27 of the Lead On Podcast! Today we are joined by our first non-military guest, Molly Rose Speed. She is a military spouse and runs the Virtual Assistant Academy, where she trains people to become virtual assistants. We learn about her journey, why she started the academy, and why being a virtual assistant is an excellent option …
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Ep. 26 | Pt. 2: Medal of Honor Museum
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This is part 2 of our conversation with an incredibly accomplished SEAL and astronaut, Chris Cassidy. Be sure to listen to part 1 if you haven't already! In this episode, Chris talks more about his time as a SEAL and his time in NASA. He also talks about how he became the precedent of the Medal Of Honor Museum, and how the Museum came to be. This i…
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Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy (DUSN) Mr. Victor Minella – Navy to Civilian Leadership through the “DUSN’s Dozen”
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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong spends time with DUSN Victor Minella, otherwise referred to as “Dozen” where they spend time discussing various topics related to leadership from his enlisted time, his officer time, and finally in civilian leadership inside the Department of the Navy. DUSN Minella covers the importa…
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Ep. 26 | Pt. 1: Active Duty SEAL to Astronaut
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In this episode, we are joined by the legendary Navy SEAL and Astronaut Chris Cassidy. This is part 1 of the same episode, be sure to check out part 2 as well! Chris talks about how he joined the SEALs right out of high school and explains his ‘why’ when it comes to pushing through when times get tough. Chris also talks about how he ended up at NAS…
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Special Episode: Women in Leadership
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In this special episode of Lead On, we highlight what it is to be a woman serving. We dive into how motherhood affects your role and responsibilities in the military and explore the obstacles and issues women face in a field predominantly led by men. We cover essential conversations such as breaking boundaries and archetypes of leadership and how b…
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LtGen David Furness, USMC – Rather than Yelling and Hazing, Try Focusing on Leadership Through Building Personal Connections, Rapport, and Culture
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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong invites LtGen Dave Furness back to the show to discuss various topics related to leadership. LtGen Furness covers the importance of leadership in making organizations successful and the difference in the interaction between the lieutenants and the captains. LtGen Furness emphasizes t…
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Col Reggie McClam, USMC – Using "MOAS" to Engage with Others About Mentorship, Leadership, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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Col McClam is a career infantry officer and currently the Commanding Officer of The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. Col McClam discusses the acronym "MOAS," which stands for Mentorship, Opportunity, Advocacy, and Sponsorship. This episode is filled with great "Moments in Leadership" that should be heard by every leader, both officer and enliste…
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Today, we are joined by Rachel Oswalt, a retired navy member. In this episode, she opens up about mental health in the military and how she is helping those struggling through her podcast. She also shares ways to create a safe space and what we can do to help anyone in our lives who is struggling. You won’t want to miss this meaningful conversation…
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Embracing Growth For Leaders Around You
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Today, we are joined by the City Councilman of San Marcos, California, Ed Musgrove. In this episode, Musgrove shares his experiences of leadership growth, and how he looks for opportunities to create positive learning environments in different areas of his career. Listen in as they dive into how important it is to maintain a positive outlook when w…
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LtCol Michael Perrottet, USMC – How Leaders Can Implement the Acronym Hacker into Leading at All Levels
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This episode is filled with great "Moments in Leadership" with everything from becoming an aviator, transitioning to a new Type/Model/Series of aircraft, to a FAC tour with a ground unit to leading a squadron. This episode is extremely valuable to all the leaders in the aviation community because he shares what it takes to perform and what you can …
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Mentoring in the Military Community
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Today, we are joined by Navy Veteran David Carter who is now the Director of Education for the Veterans Lending Group. In this episode Carter shares his experiences with mentors and the importance of using their guidance. Listen in as they dive into how mentors have shaped their transition experience and how they now have the ability to educate act…
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1stSgt Shamus Flynn, USMC – From Motor T Mechanic to MARSOC – What Emerging Leaders Need to Know About Setting the Example, Admin, and Awards
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1stSgt Shamus Flynn is currently the Inspector Instructor First Sergeant for Weapons Company 1st Bn 23rd Marines in Austin, Texas. Flynn is a prolific user of Social Media and has a considerable following on Instagram, where he shares not only his knowledge but the knowledge of others. What strikes me about him is that he is an early adopter of soc…
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Embracing Individuality in Leadership Part 2
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Today, we are joined again by army veteran Laura McKenna. In our second episode with McKenna, she shares more about the concept of “and, as well as more about her Strength&Shield Conditioning program. She dives into the subconscious beliefs that we have about ourselves, and how to overcome those thoughts. You won’t want to miss this interesting dis…
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Embracing Individuality in Leadership
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Today, we are joined by army veteran Laura McKenna. She shares what it looks like to be yourself in leadership, and how to embrace your individuality when in a position of authority. She also shares some of the struggles associated with being a mom while also on active duty. Her humility and focus on growth shows significant insight to what it mean…
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The Hotwash – A Leadership Panel of Six Discuss their Opinions of the Past Episodes
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While the panel had a lot of different interesting conversations, one of the things that stuck out to me was a conversation halfway through where we talked about setting the conditions for efficiency and discovering the friction points that lead to those inefficiencies. One of the recent reviews left about the podcast stated that they were amazed a…
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Growth and Application of Skills Formed in the Navy
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Welcome back for another episode of Lead On: Lessons from Military Leaders! Today we are joined by Nathan Bricker. Bricker shares with us some of his experiences both in the navy, and after his transition into civilian service. He also describes some of the bad advice he has received, what he misses from his time in active service, and where he hop…
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From Military Reserve to Business Owner
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Guest: Sheena Parker, CEO of 4SYT Industries Episode Description: Welcome back for another episode of Lead On: Lessons from Military Leaders! Today we are joined by Sheena Parker. Sheena joins us today and shares her experiences of her time in the army. She delights us on how she faced certain leadership dilemmas and how she served her time as a re…
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Guest: John McGlothlin, lawyer, author of How to Deal with Damn Near Anything Episode Description: Welcome back for another episode of Lead On: Lessons from Military Leaders! Today we are joined by John McGlothlin. John had a fascinating military career with a fascinating background. From becoming a lawyer to wearing many hats in the military, lear…
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Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr: Top Gun, Gender Equality, & The Best Parts of Commanding a Warship
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Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr. is a retired US Navy admiral who serves as the chair of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. While on active duty, Winnefeld served as the ninth vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Listen in to hear valiant leadership stories from his military career, highlighting everything from Naval aviation to comm…
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What Kind of Leader Do You Want To Be?
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Welcome back for another episode of Lead On: Lessons from Military Leaders! Today we are joined by Jamie Dean. Jamie shares with us her journey on how she took part in being the first woman in the Auxiliary Security Force. She lets us in on the struggles she had as a young woman in this industry. Jamie emphasizes on putting the correct leadership e…
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MajGen Dale Alford: Advice and Insights From a 37-Year-Long Career in the Marine Corps-A Follow-up to Episode 14
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Just a few hours before he packed up his home and set off to Georgia to retire, Major General Dale Alford sat down with me to offer his final thoughts on his 37-year-long career in the Marine Corps. Listen in as we discuss some of his most noteworthy lessons learned as well as the key things emerging leaders need to know to be successful in their c…
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