NCO/Officer relationships and vision with SGM Evan Reed

NCO/Officer relationships and vision with SGM Evan Reed

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2407652/open_sms] Recently promoted SGM Evan Reed served as my Senior Military Instructor while I taught ROTC and provided mentorship and an example of what a professional NCO is and should be. He discusses how to build a relationships with your NCOs, especially your Platoon Sergeant (when you are the PL). He also shares his thoughts on taking care of his family and how to balance work and family life.

Informal Leadership with LTC (R) Steve Delellis

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2407652/open_sms] With more than 37 years of military experience as both an enlisted Soldier and officer, LTC (R) Steve Delellis has a tremendous amount of experience working with elite Soldiers at all levels. He discusses the importance of formal and informal leadership, leading ethically, taking care of your Soldiers, and so much more.

Dual Military Life and NCO Leadership with CSMs (R) Jay and Alicia Dunn

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2407652/open_sms] I had the absolute joy and fortune of discussing leadership with CSMs (R) Jay and Alicia Dunn. They both achieved incredible success as NCOs ultimately retiring with more than 25 years of service each.  They discussed how to balance life as a married Army couple and how they view the NCO's role in maintaining and improving the profession. This was such a great conversation with two incredible people who fully supported each other throughout two successful careers.

Resiliency with USAF LtCol Onnie Retkofsky

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2407652/open_sms] In this episode I go outside of the Army bubble and speak with a subject matter expert on resiliency. LtCol Retfkosky previously ran the US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) resiliency program, working with elite Airmen on all domains of their fitness.  These concepts apply to everyone and understanding them gives leaders another tool in their kit bag to better assist those they lead. LtCol Retkofsky embodies these principles throughout her life. Read her book to know more! “Flight Out of Darkness: Tactics to Heal and Strengthen your Soul” https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NGSGF5B

Leadership in Combat with 1SG (R) John "JT"" Teets

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2407652/open_sms] In this episode I speak with 1SG (R) John "JT" Teets about his combat experience and how it shaped him as a leader. He shares stories from Iraq and Afghanistan deployments and discusses what it will mean for young leaders who will not have those deployments.  1SG Teets also discusses "likership" vs. "Leadership" and how to ensure your subordinates are prepared for the worst.