Let’s chat about it, with Caleb

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My mission is to develop people / leaders that CARE about those they are responsible to lead, and help them leave a great legacy. One way I accomplish that, is through candid talk in a “laid back” style about real issues that people face. Seriously, I just want to talk about it, and have you think about it. Then you decide what to do about it in your life...it is your legacy after all!

Caleb


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    Ep. (0): Authenticity...carry over from previous platform

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 16:04


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    41. Connecting at the Human Level "Supervisors"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 92:28


    Connecting at the Human Level, by Legendary Leaders: Welcome to the show / discussion teammates! I am so thankful that you have stepped up to join in on this vitally important discussion, and I look forward to where this goes and excited about the opportunity we have to make a positive difference!  Why are we here? What is “connecting at the human level” and why am I so adamant about it? Well, this is something that has been on my heart for a few years now, and it is something that I do NOT believe that we do consistently GREAT across our service. I have had discussions about this at numerous bases, and I believe that we are still missing the mark. I wanted to bring this discussion into the virtual space, in an attempt to push it to a broader audience through diverse perspectives and experiences….ergo, here we are!  **Disclaimer** I along with the rest of the panel members speak from our experiences and perspectives, and do not speak for any particular wing or the Air Force. It is our desire to have a conversation about connection, that will hopefully drive discussions / change, in our Squadrons across our Air Force. You will hear stories and statements that highlight a certain perspective; however, names, locations and personally identifiable details will NOT be included, obviously for privacy reasons. We will also utilize some statistics in our discussions, but keep in mind that these types of things are always fluid and there are sometimes different levels of release with varying information…meaning you may know of a different number or stat.  THANK YOU ALL for stepping up to engage and to attempt to make a difference in our Air Force!  To the audience, we look forward to your engagement, wisdom and feedback; and we also hope that this sparks discussion with you and your teams across the Air Force, in an effort to achieve a stronger connection with each other! Here is my opening thesis: The lack of connecting at the human level attributes to resentment, toxicity, depression, lack of inclusion, suicide and multiple other issues across our force.  Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255  Watch the discussion here: https://youtu.be/L2Z4bnSGnEU Join us at Legendary Leaders, where we focus on developing leaders that CARE about those they lead! https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends A couple of books that will bless you! The Paperback Mentor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1676504044/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_8WRXFbY6VVHHH  Answers for Airmen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NF2QT52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_51RXFb4TGB80B Welcome to the Air Force Family:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L27VZQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_3YRXFb4F7VQ0V  BOOT Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JB1VKRZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_ZZRXFbE6PSGR2  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    40. Connecting at the Human Level (Amn Tier)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 92:15


    Connecting at the Human Level, by Legendary Leaders: Welcome to the show / discussion teammates! I am so thankful that you have stepped up to join in on this vitally important discussion, and I look forward to where this goes and excited about the opportunity we have to make a positive difference! Let's go ‘round the room for intros Why are we here? What is “connecting at the human level” and why am I so adamant about it? Well, this is something that has been on my heart for a few years now, and it is something that I do NOT believe that we do consistently GREAT across our service. I have had discussions about this at numerous bases, and I believe that we are still missing the mark. I wanted to bring this discussion into the virtual space, in an attempt to push it to a broader audience through diverse perspectives and experiences….ergo, here we are! **Disclaimer** I along with the rest of the panel members speak from our experiences and perspectives, and do not speak for any particular wing or the Air Force. It is our desire to have a conversation about connection, that will hopefully drive discussions / change, in our Squadrons across our Air Force. You will hear stories and statements that highlight a certain perspective; however, names, locations and personally identifiable details will NOT be included, obviously for privacy reasons. We will also utilize some statistics in our discussions, but keep in mind that these types of things are always fluid and there are sometimes different levels of release with varying information…meaning you may know of a different number or stat. Now, to my panel and audience: THANK YOU ALL for stepping up to engage and to attempt to make a difference in our Air Force! To the audience, we look forward to your engagement, wisdom and feedback; and we also hope that this sparks discussion with you and your teams across the Air Force, in an effort to achieve a stronger connection with each other! Here is my opening thesis: The lack of connecting at the human level attributes to resentment, toxicity, depression, lack of inclusion, suicide and multiple other issues across our force. Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255 Suicide Crisis page: https://www.maketheconnection.net/conditions/suicide?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Search-MTC-SP&utm_content=suicide&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzZL-BRDnARIsAPCJs7091OB7aUClgkFjO6V5PbIzwYU8sn7oK4q5XQZSTmBPdfo5jkiV-NAaAmL1EALw_wcB Watch the discussion here: https://youtu.be/evhM-uad2uM Join us at Legendary Leaders, where we focus on developing leaders that CARE about those they lead! https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    39. Caleb and Santiago discuss Knowing your Airmen & Normalizing Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 52:33


    Caleb and Santiago discuss Knowing your Airmen, Normalizing Mental Health, Relating to your Airmen and Understanding Airmen have different needs. Do you need to talk to someone about depression or suicidal ideation? Call 800-273-8255. Military Onesource: https:// www.militaryonesource.mil/. Legendary Leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends/?ref=share This is a discussion between two Airmen regarding human connection between our First Term Airmen and the Career Airmen  / Supervisors. Please join in on the conversation, and share this with as many people as possible!  The more we talk about it, the more it will become normalized.    Love y'all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    38. Opportunities vs Obstacles with #Patriot Thomas LeMere

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 60:36


    A GREAT episode with Tom LeMere regarding looking at our obstacles in life, as opportunities!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    37. Real Talk about Depression | Suicide | Recovery with Kerry Smith.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 55:18


    UPDATE: A re-record of this show will happen soon, to correct the audio issues; however, this was to important to wait. Teammates, Please lean in and listen to Kerry's wisdom as he talks to us about depression, thoughts of suicide and then the process of recovery. Also, please check out his book The Art of Uplifting, Vol 1 here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578504251/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_api_i_T8HyFbFFWGN8P --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    36. Planted vs. Buried

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 13:00


    Click here for the info graphic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AFxxs5yimpW-JVJ8HFkfdbPw4ObygXvi/view?usp=drivesdk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    35. "Know Your Story" with Caleb Schauder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 71:41


    A fun and wisdom filled conversation with Caleb Schauder!  Listen in as Caleb tells us all how and and why our story is important, by highlighting the following areas: Intentionality with a focused driven plan (short-term/long-term) Comfort Zones vs. Challenge Zones Mentoring vs. Coaching, and why the language is shifting in our USAF Emphasis on developing your story… cause constant reflection and developing an intimate personal understanding of “self” Understanding who your influences (influencers) are. Caleb's book reference, Wild at Heart: Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400200393/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0q7vFbXSBYWVB --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    34. Peer Followership, what does that mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 17:09


    Listen, we talk enough about leadership...let's chat about followership! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    33. Sunday Afternoon Thoughts: What's Your Agenda?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 13:08


    What's your agenda in today's environment? Let's be kind! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    32. CC professional development conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 217:45


    This episode was created, based on a presentation that I provided to Air Force Squadron Commanders. Visit the following link for additional details.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1---Q6kjabp8RltCtLffpuPLfjKAX-_lz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    31. Real Talk With the Paralegal Career Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 61:39


    This is an episode specifically for the Air Force Paralegal career field; however, listen in...it should be pretty good! https://youtu.be/K2k56iuK3ok https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K_sGtynJ4coge19qAmwLUKsjtU996yGq/view?usp=drivesdk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    30. U.S. Air Force SNCO Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 98:47


    Listen in as I and my good friend Sam talk about SNCO expectations.  Newly selected SNCOs; you do NOT want to miss this one!! Link to the "show notes": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1krXUU4Z3DHD5NOB-BL4N2NSP0OCduHfL/view?usp=drivesdk Link to the "peer followership" mentioned int he podcast: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cGgW7xA9Cl90J0KLtYwX5u9HW2UZAAnq/view?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

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    29. We MUST have the difficult discussions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 66:17


    Listen in as Janay Stokes talks to us about the importance of and how to have difficult conversations.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    28. Chief Chat: Air Force Enlisted Performance Record Review (promotion centered)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 74:21


    http://www.legendaryleaders.info Visit here for downloadable files: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1exkKDPs-qqdu3JUzfawU8qtUy3-eKWnC?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    27. Quick chat on Leading with Authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 15:35


    Follow us at http://www.legendaryleaders.info or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends/?ref=share --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    26. A call to action part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 8:28


    Follow me at https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends/?ref=share or at http://www.legendaryleaders.info or contact me by email at legends@legendaryleaders.info --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    25. Caleb and Nina talk about Diversity and Inclusion- Female Leadership Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 65:52


    Lean in and listen as Nina talks to us about the uphill battle that women experience in our workforce. Here is a link to her show notes and article! https://sites.google.com/legendaryleaders.info/legendaryleaders/real-talk/diversity-and-inclusion-female-leadership-perspective Follow us at our website @ http://www.legendaryleaders.info or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    24. It is time! A call to action ... we MUST show LOVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 35:22


    Follow us at our website @ http://www.legendaryleaders.info or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    23. Caleb's Final thoughts: The Air Force is Diverse and Inclusive ... #WhatsaytheAirmen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 25:33


    See my notes @ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GZIVZ8eNni-ZJ0jzSF17TOtaaau9noV7/view? Also, visit the direct web article here: https://sites.google.com/legendaryleaders.info/legendaryleaders/special-projects/diversity-inclusion-in-the-air-force usp=drivesdk. Follow us at our website @ http://www.legendaryleaders.info or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    22. Caleb & Zo discuss how Zo overcame (overcomes) discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 45:03


    Lean in and listen, because on this episode of Real Talk, Zo talks to us about how he overcomes!! I know that you will be inspired! Our website: http://www.legendaryleaders.info We are on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends Email: legends@legendaryleaders.info --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    21. Brittany talks about overcoming discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 40:54


    Lean in and listen, because on this episode of Real Talk, Brittany talks to us about how she overcomes!! I know that you will be inspired! Our website: http://www.legendaryleaders.info We are on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends Email: legends@legendaryleaders.info --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    20. Caleb and Brian talk about life and what it takes to get through the tough stuff!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 102:26


    WOW!!  What a message of true grit and real resilience!!  Listen in as Brian walks us through his early life, military, the "drop you to your knees news", learning how to not only survive but to thrive and his inspiring and courageous story! Follow us at our website @ http://www.legendaryleaders.info or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    19. Caleb and John: “The Clock is Ticking” and how to push FORWARD in the face of adversity!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 53:41


    Wow, what an honor to chat with a great friend, man, husband, father, Airman and leader! ‼️Do you want to hear a real live legend?!?‼️Listen in and you will be blessed, inspired and truly motivated by John Eunice (USAF, Col ret). He is a legit leader and a true legend

    18. How to Develop Inclusive Leaders & OrganIzations with Chief Master Sergeant Rochelle Hemingway

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 76:40


    Grab you a cup of coffee, lean in and get ready to grow! Show notes are at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQd-ep5R9Tg0TAscEHFIrs3RN8kf98sh/view?usp=drivesdk Our website: http://www.legendaryleaders.info We are on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends Email: legends@legendaryleaders.info **I will preface EVERY conversation with “Nothing is pre-decisional, every case and situation has its own unique circumstances and the Air Force has published and clearly communicated its position on inclusion and diversity.” Feedback/questions link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iB5HWG9MEippT2qubre_UF1hzNeI8XpoUEF1NluLq2o/edit --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    17. Caleb and Chris talk about developing INCLUSIVE leaders & Organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 64:18


    Grab you a cup of coffee, lean in and get ready to grow! Show notes are at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N7vTZTikwTRqMSf_2vOZUOeolsXGgasI/view?usp=drivesdk Our website: http://www.legendaryleaders.info We are on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends Email: legends@legendaryleaders.info **I will preface EVERY conversation with “Nothing is pre-decisional, every case and situation has its own unique circumstances and the Air Force has published and clearly communicated its position on inclusion and diversity.” Feedback/questions link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iB5HWG9MEippT2qubre_UF1hzNeI8XpoUEF1NluLq2o/edit --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    16. Caleb and BK talk about developing INCLUSIVE Leaders & Organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 75:08


    Grab you a cup of coffee, lean in and get ready to grow! Show notes are at this link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XN6sLZ0JC6irCyA4FQUfZaVRo2v3Vhq5 Our website: http://www.legendaryleaders.info We are on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends Email: legends@legendaryleaders.info **I will preface EVERY conversation with “Nothing is pre-decisional, every case and situation has its own unique circumstances and the Air Force has published and clearly communicated its position on inclusion and diversity.” Feedback/questions link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iB5HWG9MEippT2qubre_UF1hzNeI8XpoUEF1NluLq2o/edit --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    15.The POWER Chiefs discuss how to develop INCLUSIVE leaders and Organizations ... EVERYONE MATTERS!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 70:47


    In this episode, I invited 4 of my brothers and sisters on the show to discuss the importance of developing INCLUSIVE leaders and organizations. I know that you will be inspired! Our website: http://www.legendaryleaders.info We are on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends Email: legends@legendaryleaders.info --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    14. The Warriors Return! Kim talks about overcoming!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 44:22


    I know that you will be inspired! Our website: http://www.legendaryleaders.info We are on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends Email: legends@legendaryleaders.info --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    13. Caleb & Joe talk about leadership flexibility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 53:36


    GREAT Discussion with Joe regarding leadership flexibility. Check out his podcast (Llama Lounge) @ https://llama-leadership.com/ Visit our website @ http://www.legendaryleaders.info or Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    12. Reaching your PEAK Performance & Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 63:45


    Listen in as 3 heroes discuss how to reach your PEAK Performance & Potential! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    11. Warrior Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 68:34


    GO HERE TO ASK QUESTIONS / provide words of encouragement to our warriors: Feedback link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iB5HWG9MEippT2qubre_UF1hzNeI8XpoUEF1NluLq2o/edit Gen Goldfien's "Band aid" story: https://www.airforcemag.com/goldfein-embracing-diversity-isnt-about-being-politically-correct-its-a-warfighting-imperative/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    10. Mentorship, let's talk about that...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 54:23


    GREAT Discussion between Nina and Mike, regarding mentorship: See more here & here on their thoughts. Also, follow us at our website @ http://www.legendaryleaders.info or Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    9. The Subject Matter Experts ...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 61:46


    Visit us at our website: http://www.legendaryleaders.info or follow us on Facebok @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends This show released prior to all of the show notes (did not want to keep you all waiting) and I will update the episode with the SME's thoughts at a later date / time. Special guests: Jessica Blace from the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute and Maritza Mueller the USAFE-AFAFRICA Equal Opportunity Functional Manager and Integrated Resilience Division CEM and Justin Waters, a Equal Opportunity professional currently serving at Tyndall AFB, FL! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    8. Reaching Your Peak Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 35:19


    Legendary Leaders website: http://www.legendaryleaders.info  Legendary Leaders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends Real Talk with Caleb  Discussion: Reaching Your Peak Performance  Opening thoughts: Reaching and maintain your peak performance requires a combination of passion, focus, commitment, patience, and perseverance which will ultimately lead to success in whatever you do.   “There are no secrets to success: Don't waste time looking for them. Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty to those for whom you work with and for, and persistence”. ~ General (ret) Colin Powell”  REACHING YOUR PEAK PERFORMANCE By…  • Keep an A+ Attitude  • Find a Mentor • Take on the tough jobs  • Be a lifelong learner  • Leave a great legacy  KEEP A + ATTITUDE: The overall attitude of the people and the atmosphere of your work center is generally a reflection of the attitude of its leadership. In order to perform your best, manage conflict, deal with adversity, and take care of your people you must develop, maintain, and exude a positive attitude…its contagious! You need an attitude of gratitude and as Crystal Harris would say, “Your attitude determines your altitude!”   FIND A MENTOR: Good mentors can provide you with the advice, guidance, candid feedback, and global perspective you need to progress personally and professionally. Choose wisely, only look for mentors that you trust, not the ones that are just where you want to be…  TAKE ON THE TOUGH JOBS (the ones that everyone else is running from or shirking): Tough assignments allow you to exercise your “leadership muscle” and sharpen your professional skills. You must have the courage and confidence to step up to any assignment that will challenge your leadership ability. These tough jobs often lead to positive results and recognition as well as create road-maps and confidence for future critical assignments.  BE A LIFELONG LEARNER: To operate at your peak performance you must be well versed in both the technical and professional aspects of your job. Read as much as you can about your primary duty requirements and become a student of leadership. I challenge you to read/listen to books watch videos, listen to podcast and etc... on leadership—gain insight on different tactics and procedures, because it will pay dividends for you in the long run! Reaching your peak performance is about the journey (check out BOOT leadership)…not the destination. Theoretically, you will never get to a point where you have learned enough so continue to seek knowledge and improve your capacity and value through education/experience. The opportunities to learn are limitless! Remember, this is not an instantaneous thing so don't waste time looking for the “quick fix” … embrace the journey / experiences!  LEAVE A LEGACY: Legacy begins with you and your passion to develop leaders. For your legacy to be valid you must pass the baton to those who are coming behind you, remember a legacy is left only when a leader/mentor prepares their follower / mentee to be successful in their absence and to ‘lead on'! As Chief CZ would say (here), “If you want to fly with the eagles, don't hang around with the turkeys!”. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    7. The other taboo "F" word ... Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 61:45


    http://www.legendaryleadrrs.info https://www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends/?ref=share Guest in this Live Chat: From Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD: Lt Col George Nichols (Mission Support Group Deputy Commander), TSgt Leslie Baccus (Lead Airman Leadership School Instructor) and TSgt Johnathan Marshik (First Term Airman Center Leader) and from Nellis Air Force Base, NV: SMSgt Gregorio Whittet (Heavy Repair Superintendent). As an Air Force I am not fully convinced that we conduct feedback right, or at least not consistently right. I think maybe you agree with me, so let's chat about it! Now, this is not a regurgitation of AFI 36-2406 (please review...there have been some updates/changes) but rather our thoughts and advice on the topic. Do you know what your current performance level is or how it is perceived/assessed, in accordance with the established standards? Do you even know what the standards are? Do you know what performance rating/markings you would receive if your performance report were to close out today? Do you have a grade applicable feedback, Airman Comprehensive Assessment (ACA) in your files? Do you have an ‘Initial', ‘Mid-term' and ‘Follow-up' feedback? Do you know where to find out about all of this? The answer is simple—your SUPERVISOR / Rater. If you do not know the answers to the questions listed, you owe it to yourself to discuss them with your supervisor and request the feedback that you deserve. Real Talk: Feedback is not only the “formalized” process of using the ACA and officially documenting feedback/performance, it is an EVERYDAY thing! Real Talk: You should not wander about wondering (see what happened there?) where you stand in comparison to the standard(s). If you are in this situation, you MUST communicate with your supervisor—IMMEDIATELY!! Real Talk: This is CANNOT be about us continuing to repeat the inadequate cycle of feedback that we as supervisors / leaders may have (probably were) exposed to ... we MUST do better! Supervisors, you should NEVER only provide the minimum feedback (required by AFI)/ mentoring for your ratee. The first time you see your ratee's previous performance records or any of their records (SURF/previous EPRs/Decorations/PT assessments and etc…) should NOT be when you receive their EPR shell. This is something that you should be discussing in your initial feedback, and then periodically throughout the reporting period—and the entire time you rate on the member. As leaders we MUST take care of our team! We simply do NOT have an option, we WILL provide all required feedbacks, and truly MENTOR our teammates. Real Leaders, yup that's you ... legends ALWAYS Receive and Provide Professional, Constructive & “SMART” Feedback! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    6. Setting the stage: Discrimination STILL happens in our AF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 59:41


    “The Air Force is Inclusive & Diverse … What Say the Airmen?”  **I will preface EVERY conversation with “Nothing is pre-decisional, every case and situation has its own unique circumstances and the Air Force has published and clearly communicated its position on inclusion and diversity.”** Of course, the Air Force's senior leaders and the vast majority of the Air Force's Airmen truly understand that it is imperative that we must continue to build and maintain a culture that promotes inclusion and diversity; however, it is naïve to believe that EVERY Airmen feels / acts this way. If it were truly believed and acted upon, then we would not have Airmen being treated any differently or assessed on anything other than their performance! We undoubtedly have Airmen that are discriminated against among our ranks, and it MUST STOP. We MUST treat each other with dignity and respect…all humans deserve that and we (as Airmen) will ensure that happens! Real Talk with Caleb: The Podcast series will cover Inclusion and Diversity Among the Air Force Ranks … What Say the Airmen? · Episode 1 (Tentative release of 8 May) | Introduction: Overarching thoughts and “setting the stage”. · Episode 2 (Tentative release of 15 May) |Subject Matter Experts: Special guest: Jessica Blace from the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute and Maritza Mueller the USAFE-AFAFRICA Equal Opportunity Functional Manager and Integrated Resilience Division CEM. · Episode 3 (Tentative release of 22 May) | “The Warriors”: We will have 4-6 special guest that will share their stories with us, which will highlight how Airmen in the field feel about inclusion and diversity. · Episode 4 (Tentative release of 29 May) | “The Warriors” Return: We will have our 4-6 special guest return and answer questions from the field / audience regarding the warrior's stories and how they persevered…then they will provide closing comments / advice / inspiration for change! · Episode 5+ (Tentative release of 5 Jun) What Legendary Leaders Do: We will be taking more comments from the field / audience and discussing how real leaders, legendary leaders lead through these situations to create a safe & inclusive environment in their organizations. Feedback/questions link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iB5HWG9MEippT2qubre_UF1hzNeI8XpoUEF1NluLq2o/edit Legendary Leaders' website: http://www.legendaryleaders.info --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    5. Three Brothers discuss failing ... FORWARD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 35:30


    Legends, sit back, relax and enjoy the wisdom that my guests, my brothers Adam and Greg have for us today! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    4. Boot leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 46:03


    In this episode, we delve into why boot leadership is legendary leadership! Visit our website at http://www.legendaryleaders.info for the full article. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    3. How to be happy when you are NOT happy with your situation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 26:23


    Listen in on this Real Talk as Crystal and I discuss how to be happy when you are NOT happy with your situation!  Please visit us at http://www.legendaryleaders.info and here for the full article used in this podcast: https://sites.google.com/legendaryleaders.info/legendaryleaders/real-talk/full-real-talk-landing/how-to-be-happy?authuser=0 and stop by our Facebook group at: www.facebook.com/groups/leaders2legends  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    2. Passion | Trust | Legacy the 3 things every legendary leader MUST know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 8:31


    Quick overview of what it means to be on the leadership journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    1. Stopping Gossip & Rumors!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 46:53


    Real Talk about gossip and rumors in the work place, and a no nonsense approach on how to deal with and halt this incredibly disruptive force in our organizations! Check out the article and full show notes @: https://sites.google.com/legendaryleaders.info/legendaryleaders/real-talk/apr-2020-rt-rumor-control?authuser=0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    Real Talk begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 1:53


    An intro to LL's Real Talk. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

    Let's chat about it, with Caleb (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 0:59


    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caleb-vaden/message

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