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The NCO Journal Podcast supports the training, education, and professional development of the U.S. Army's NCO Corps by providing a forum for the open exchange of ideas, information, and solutions.

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    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 81 EPISODES


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    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 13: Army NCO Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 8:31


    During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Brad J. Lopes, the NCO professional development directorate analyst at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, to discuss the new NCO Strategy.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 12: Plagiarism Defined

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 22:28


    During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome Don Wright, Ph.D., Deputy Director of Army University Press to discuss plagiarism; to include different types, how to avoid it, and its ethical implications.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 11: Army doctrine and the NCO & Mission Command & Small Unit Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 13:21


    During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, U.S. Army Mission Command Center of Excellence SGM Christopher Prosser talks about the significance of understanding Army doctrine for effective leadership & “Mission Command and Small Unit Leadership.”

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 10: Importance of Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 8:29


    During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome Army University Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa Duncan to speak with us about the importance of writing. Command Sgt. Maj. Duncan goes in depth about career advancements when honing writing skills and quotes a couple of notable philosophers in history.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 9: USASMA Accreditation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 12:04


    During this episode of the NCO Journal podcast, we welcome three of the 105 graduates of the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence and U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy who became the first recipients of the newly offered Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Workforce Development degree, June 21, 2019. This unique degree program is awarded by the U.S. Command and General Staff College to qualified graduates. #USASMA Commandant Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Sellers and Mr. Bill Backscheider join the discussion providing background and insight into this historic event.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 8: Secretary of the Army Media Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 28:33


    In this episode, the NCO Journal participates in a media round table discussion with the Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper. Among the topics discussed were talent management, Army Family initiatives, and modernization. The event took place at the Pentagon, April 24, 2019.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 7: Army Congressional Fellowship Program

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 12:07


    In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, we continue the discussion about the Army Congressional Fellowship Program (ACFP) with Sgt. Maj. Travis Votaw from the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center. Votaw, authored "The NCO as Congressional Fellow" for the NCO Journal in January.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 6: Army Combat Fitness Test

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 12:03


    In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, we discuss the implementation of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) with Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Mitchell from the Center for Initial Military Training. The ACFT is scheduled to become the new fitness test of record in October 2020.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 5: Master Leader Course

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 13:11


    In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, recent Master Leader Course (MLC) graduate, Sgt. 1st Class Thomas (TJ) Trent, discusses his experience while attending the course. He also provides advice on how to succeed.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 4: U.S. Army Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 14:52


    In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast, we speak with Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah E. Inman U.S. Army Africa senior enlisted leader about enhancing military educational programs in Africa based on each nation's wants, resource sustainability, and noncommissioned officer developmental needs as they pertain to the region.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 3: Civilian Education

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 17:35


    In this episode of the NCO Journal Podcast we speak with Mr. Tom Kelly, Education Services Officer, Fort Leavenworth, KS, about civilian education. Some of the topics included in this podcast are how to select the right school for you, paying for college and CLEP tests. Click here to read the article.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 81 - Be Present and Show Genuine Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 30:00


    Sgt. Maj. Victor C. Carambot and Master Sgt. Shane R. Payne join the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss their experiences with the care of Soldiers and how you can foster an environment of understanding and trust to carry forward a legacy of exceptional leadership in the Army.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 80 - Adapt, Lead, Win: NCO Lessons from Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 54:57


    Special guests CSM Jason Duncan and SFC Marcel Blood join the NCOJ Podcast to discuss how the war in Ukraine allows our NCOs the opportunity to analyze challenges faced by Ukrainian, military and their attempts to adapt and overcome in combat.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 79 - Soldiers Take Ownership in Summits Aimed at Solution-Based Outcomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 43:04


    CSM Alex Kupratty, 4th ID and Fort Carson senior enlisted leader joins the NCO Journal podcast to discuss his article based on a new program he designed to bring Soldiers in to talk about their professional issues and creative ways to solve them.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 78 - Adapting Telework Strategies for the U.S. Army

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024


    SFC Jeremy Wally joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how his unit adapted to teleworking and what leaders need to incorporate to have a successful team in complicated situations.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 77 - The Revised Enlisted Promotion Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024


    Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Kohunsky, senior enlisted advisor for Combined Arms Center - Training sits down with the NCO Journal to discuss the Army's new Digital Job Book and Small Unit Leader Tool. These new tools are revolutionizing the way leaders prepare Soldiers for the promotion board, and are required.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 76 - A Solution to Recruiting and Retention is in the NCO Creed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024


    1st. Sgt. Robert Leonard joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how the NCO Creed has the answers leaders need, to help recruit and retain good Soldiers in the Army.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 75 - Female Senior NCO Presence in the Army

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024


    CSM Marisa Saucedo joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss her article, "Female Senior NCO Presence in the Army," and her deeper opinions on the subject as they relate to females in the Army, recruiting efforts, and many challenges females potentially face in the Army. With special guest CSM Tammy Everette, the commandant of NCOLCOE and the Sergeants Major Academy.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 74 - Regaining Relevance Through Effective Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024


    Sgt. Maj. David Cyr joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss the importance of reading and writing so we may learn from past leaders who paved the way before us and share our lessons learned. Based on his article, "Regaining Relevance Through Effective Writing."

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 73 - Rearview Mirror

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024


    Ret. Sgt. Maj. Wascar Diaz, Sergeants' Major Academy instructor joins the NCO Journal to talk about a topic rarely discussed, the effect moving has on Soldiers and their families when transitioning between duty stations. Based on his recent creative article, "Rearview Mirror."

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 72 - More Than Promotion Points

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024


    1st. Sgt. Wolfgang McLachlan joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss why a college education is "More Than Promotion Points," based on his recent article.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 71 - Why You Should Reinvent the Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024


    Col. Todd Schmidt joins the NCOJ Podcast to discuss why leaders should offer new perspectives and ideas to modernize training and Soldier development, based on his recent article, "Why You Should Reinvent the Wheel."

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 70 - The Drone Patrol

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024


    NCO Journal Managing Editor Chago Zapata joins the podcast, as a guest, to discuss his new article, "The Drone Patrol." This is the first submission for the NCO Journal's new "Creative Domain" section, allowing NCOs to express their ideas and stories based on real events, books, video games, tv, and movies.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 69 - Needs-Based Approach to Holistic Health and Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024


    WO1 Cheng Qiao Feng, a leader in the Singaporean Army chats with the NCO Journal staff about his article, “Needs-Based Approach to Holistic Health and Fitness,” on the NCO Journal Podcast.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 68 - Shaping an NCO's Career Through Mission Command

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024


    Retired CSM Richard B. Adams Jr. chats with the NCO Journal staff about his article, “Shaping an NCO's Career Through Mission Command” on the NCO Journal Podcast.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 67 - Resilience Through Counseling - Empowering Soldiers for Lifelong Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024


    Sgt. Maj Nicholas Beauchamp and Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Manuel Atencio, instructors at the Sergeants Major Academy join the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss the importance of counseling and the difference it can make for Soldiers at all levels.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 66 - Changing the Likership Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024


    Sgt. Maj. Joseph W. Frost joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how "liked" leaders can increase their influence, trust, and positivity with their Soldiers.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 65 - What If Soldiers Acted Their Wage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024


    MSG Anthony Burroughs joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss his article, "What if Soldiers Acted Their "Wage?" and how "quiet quitting" fails the Army's mission.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 64 - The ACFT: Soldiers over Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024


    Master Sgt. Jason G. Pickett and Sgt. Maj. Lisa Walker join the podcast to discuss his article, "The ACFT: Soldiers over Scores." The article discusses the idea that physical fitness scores should not be overemphasized when selecting senior leadership positions and promotions.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 63 - Breaking the Cycle: Eradicating Toxic Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024


    The NCO Journal Team sit down with Master Sgt. Robert Mb. Flak to discuss his personal reflections and dealings with toxic leadership and how the U.S. Army can improve it's education to combat it. Based on his article, "Breaking the Cycle: Eradicating Toxic Leadership."

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 62 - Ten Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023


    CSM David Vowell shares "Ten Things" he wished he knew as a young SGT on the NCO Journal Podcast.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 61 - Project Maximo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023


    CSM Curry & SGT Colson discuss their article, "Project Maximo: Empowering NCOs through Health, Family and Selfcare" with the NCO Journal staff. Project Maximo is a four-week program that helps senior NCOs prioritize their health. It is a physical, mental, and spiritual 'tune-up' for senior NCOs that helps them maintain warfighting readiness.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 60 - Trauma Informed Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023


    Sgt. Michael L. Sobey has a candid conversation with the NCO Journal staff, speaking about personal challenges and delving into issues associated with behavioral health. He recommends the U.S. Army institute a behavioral health golden hour mirroring physical response guidelines but for mental health, train and equip Soldiers with the knowledge and skills needed to address behavioral health issues, and restructure the behavioral health system to serve today's Soldiers better.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 59 - Resilience and Servant Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023


    The NCO Journal Team discuss how resiliency and using the different servant leadership traits can enhance Soldiers at the team and individual level with author, Sgt. Maj. Angela Guigni.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 58 - Cultural Awareness as a Weapon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023


    Sgt. Maj. Ed Fayette and the staff of the NCO Journal to discuss his article, "Cultural Awareness as a Weapon." By training Soldiers and their organizations for specific operational environments before arrival, the U.S. Army sends better prepared Soldiers to interact with foreign populations, argues Fayette.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 57 - COIN: Don't Trade Blood for Knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023


    Sgt. Maj. Timothy Haar and the staff of the NCO Journal discuss "Coin: Don't Trade Blood for Knowledge." As the U.S. Army focuses on LSCO with near-peer threats, NCO-led COIN operations remain a vital part of the overall mission set. The Army must be prepared or it may find itself once again trading blood for knowledge.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 56 - Irregular and Hybrid Warfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023


    Sgt. Maj. Jacob Kirk joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss his article, "Irregular and Hybrid Warfare." As U.S. military power has grown, our adversaries have developed a blueprint to defeat that power. Listen as we take a deep dive into what types of training our NCOs should be providing to combat these strategies.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 55 - Future Weapons Technology of 2040

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023


    The NCO Journal Team discuss "Future Weapons Technology of 2040," an article written by Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher L. Hartzell on the necessary advances of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in weapons for the U.S. Army.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 54 - Enlisted Army Education: Legit or Just Another Euphemism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023


    Sgt. Maj. Phillip Fenrick joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss his ideas to change the current process to identify and select instructors in his recent article, "Enlisted Army Education: Legit or Just Another Euphemism?"

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 53 - Transition Assistance Program Needs Assistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023


    1SG Soraya Bacchus joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss her ideas on reshaping the Army's current Transition Assistance Program.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 52 - Be Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023


    CSM Shawn Carns, the I Corps senior enlisted leader joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss the essential traits and abilities to be an effective and respected leader in his new article, "Be Yourself."

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 51 - What is the Purpose of Use or Lose Leave?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023


    SGM David Vowell joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss his new article, "What is the Purpose of Use or Lose Leave?"

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 50 - The Importance of Empowering your Subordinates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023


    Sgt. Brandon Burnett and Master Sgt. James Carmichael join the NCOJ Podcast to discuss their philosophies on leadership based on Sgt. Burnett's article, "The Importance of Empowering your Subordinates."

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 48 - Want to Avoid a FLIPL? Focus on Supply Discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023


    Col. Glenn A. Henke and special guest Sgt. Maj. Lawrence W. McKnight Jr. from the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command take a deep dive into Henke's article "Want to Avoid a FLIPL? Focus on Supply Discipline" with NCO Journal staff.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 47 - Creativity The Backbone of Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023


    Dr. Richard McConnell and special guest Jacob Mong from CGSC take a deep dive into Creativity: The "Backbone" of Initiative with NCO Journal staff.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 46 - Drill Sergeant Misconduct

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023


    CSM Robert Theus joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss Drill Sergeant Misconduct for his new article with special guest CSM Rickey Jackson, the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy Commandant to discuss issues and solutions.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 45 - Developing Strategically-Minded Enlisted Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023


    Staff Sgt. Nicholas DiMichele joins the podcast to discuss his new article, "Developing Strategically-Minded Enlisted Leaders," with the NCO Journal team Mar. 22, 2023.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 44 - Choosing Hardship Today for an Easier Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023


    In this podcast we discuss the article “Choosing Hardship Today for an Easier Tomorrow,” written by MSG Larry A. Milner Jr. The NCO Journal team is joined by Benjamin Smith, a lead strength and conditioning coach at the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, to discuss the physical effects of exercise and how they translate into resilience.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 43 - NCOs Role in MDO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023


    In this podcast, the NCO Journal team have a roundtable discussion about Multi-domain operations and what NCOs should be doing to prepare for the future fight.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 42 - Alcohol and the Army: A Toxic Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023


    Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Gabriel Arnold joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss alcohol's adverse effects on unit readiness and discipline, and how leaders can curb alcohol glamorization in his new article, Alcohol and the Army: A Toxic Relationship. Also joined by special guests, CSM Justin Shad and CSM Jason Porras as they tell their stories of coming to grips with alcoholism and getting help.

    NCO Journal Podcast Episode 41 - Building Command Relationships through PME

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023


    SGM Jason Abitua joins the NCO Journal team to discuss combining professional military education for officers and NCOs at all levels to enhance productivity in future command teams.

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