The Cutlass Podcast

In this episode of the Cutlass Podcast, host Paul Kingsbury interviews John Hagan, the eighth Master Chief Petty Officer in the Navy. Hagan shares his journey from joining the Navy to becoming a Chief Petty Officer and ultimately to his selection as MCPON. They also talk about the influence of mentors and role models, the challenges of the drug problem in the Navy during that time, and the importance of informal discussions and peer-to-peer relationships in the Chief's mess. John also talks about the concept of success as a journey, not a destination, and the balance between the mission and taking care of people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

Coaching is a powerful communication technique that helps your people identify their strengths and weaknesses while outlining goals for performance improvement. In this episode, Paul Kingsbury and Toby Ruiz discuss the importance of coaching and performance feedback in leadership development. They explore the attributes of effective coaches, the role of coaching in improving efficiency and personal growth, and how the situational leadership model of coaching fits into different leadership styles. Additionally, they differentiate between performance feedback, coaching, and mentoring, highlighting the unique characteristics of each approach. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode, Im joined by Damo McCullough and Tisha Bing from the Permission to Speak Freely Podcast to discuss the importance of understanding generational differences in the workplace. We introduce the concept of generational attitudes, values, and beliefs, and how those can impact leadership attitudes and communication styles while sharing our own experiences and perspectives as members of different generations. Topics include the need for leaders to adapt to the changing expectations and preferences of younger generations, the challenges of balancing organizational values with generational attitudes, the impact of military culture and core values on the way leaders approach their roles, and the role of the CPO Mess in bridging generational gaps. Tneed for a fundamental shift in the culture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode, I host Duane Bushey, the seventh Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. We discuss various topics related to leadership and Duane's experiences in the Navy. Duane shares stories from his early days in the Navy, including humorous anecdotes and encounters with different leadership styles, his post-retirement career and his commitment to mentorship and leadership, defense of the initiation process, the selection process for MCPON, and changes the Navy has made that he likes and dislikes. Subscribe and keep up with the Cutlass Podcast Follow me on my digital platforms: Cutlass Leadership (Website): https://www.cutlassleadership.com/paul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsburyPaul Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kingsbury-3bb8a8b3/ U.S. Naval Institute: https://www.usni.org/people/paul-kingsbury Books reference in the episodes can be ordered here: The Chief Petty Officer's Guide: https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition Petty Officer's Guide: https://www.usni.org/press/books/petty-officers-guide The Bluejacket's Manual, 26th Edition: https://www.usni.org/press/books/bluejackets-manual-26th-edition-0 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode, Paul Kingsbury welcomes Toby Ruiz, who is the CMC for the Navy Leadership and Ethics Center, to discuss the role of senior enlisted leaders in the military. They provide background information on the evolution of the position and its importance in shaping leadership development for enlisted sailors. They also highlight the rewards and challenges of serving in senior enlisted leader roles, including the opportunity to influence policy and celebrate the success of sailors. The conversation addresses the perception and criticism of senior enlisted leader roles, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and dispelling the notion that these positions are purely political. Finally, they discuss the relationship between senior enlisted leaders and the wardroom, highlighting the need for collaboration and effective communication. You can gain more insight in the article "Harnessing the Influence of Senior Enlisted Leaders". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode, Paul Kingsbury interviews Jason Vanderhaden, the 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, about his leadership lessons learned. We discuss the importance of leading oneself and setting high standards, staying hungry for more responsibility, understanding and leveraging people's strengths, making sure people always want more of you as a leader, and seeking to understand before being understood. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode, Paul Kingsbury and his guest John Cordle discuss toxic leadership in the military and discusses potential solutions. The conversation covers the reasons why it can occur, the impacts of toxic leaders on units and the broader organization, and offers a strategy and tactics for dealing with toxic bosses and mitigating toxic leadership. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode, Paul Kingsbury and Scott Stalker discuss the importance of communication skills in leadership and how they evolve as you move up in organizations. They also explore the concept of strategic communication and the components of a strategic communication plan. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding the target audience, context, outcomes, key messages, channels of communication, and the selection of the messenger. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into effective communication strategies for leaders. In this conversation, Paul and Scott discuss various aspects of strategic communication. They emphasize the importance of knowing the messenger and their comfort level and competencies in communication. They also explore the noise and barriers to effective communication, particularly at higher levels. The conversation highlights the focus on great power competition and the challenges of misalignment of messages. They discuss the impact of geographical distance on communication and the use of virtual tools. The importance of purposeful travel and gathering feedback is emphasized, as well as the role of trust in leadership. The conversation concludes with a recommendation for the book 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' and a reflection on the importance of personal development and continuous learning in strategic communication.Takeaways Communication skills are crucial for leadership and evolve as you move up in organizations. Strategic communication involves planning and executing communication to achieve organizational goals. Understanding the target audience, context, outcomes, key messages, channels of communication, and selecting the right messenger are essential in strategic communication. Effective communication strategies require considering the specific needs and preferences of the audience. Knowing the messenger and their comfort level and competencies is crucial in strategic communication. Noise and barriers can hinder effective communication, especially at higher levels. The focus on great power competition shapes strategic communication priorities. Misalignment of messages can lead to confusion and diluted communication. Geographical distance can be overcome with virtual communication tools. Purposeful travel should be tied to the organization's strategic plan and governance. Building trust is essential in effective leadership communication. Personal development and continuous learning are key to improving strategic communication skills. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode I'm joined by U.S. Navy Chief Nicholas Bowlin who's LinkedIn article titled, "Don't Give Up the Ship! Leading After Being Crushed" walks us through the situation that led to a career derailing "crushing moment" in his career, his reaction to his situation and challenge, and 6 lessons learned. This episode builds and reinforces many other episodes of the Cutlass Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode I'm joined by Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker talking through the changing nature and scope of decision making as leaders and managers move into positions of increased authority and responsibility. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode I continue my discussion with retired Navy Master Chief and creator/producer of the Don't Give Up the Ship Podcast on the importance of empathy as a leadership skill. This episode was inspired by a Forbes article titles, "Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill". This episode reinforces several other Cutlass Podcast episodes including "How to Be a Better Listener", "How to Use Feedback to Avoid Being a Bosshole", and "Are You An Ambassador of Goodwill or Hostility?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode I'm joined by retired Navy Master Chief and creator/producer of the Don't Give Up the Ship Podcast to discuss the importance of empathy as a leadership skill. This episode was inspired by a Forbes article titles, "Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill". This episode reinforces several other Cutlass Podcast episodes including "How to Be a Better Listener", "How to Use Feedback to Avoid Being a Bosshole", and "Are You An Ambassador of Goodwill or Hostility?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode I complete the exploration of the Situational Leadership model with an overview of when and how to use the delegating style. Topics include when to shift to a delegating style, how to balance delegation and micromanagement, and how to recover from mis-delegation. This episode builds on Episodes 34 “Leading with a Directing Style” and episode 37, “How to Better Coach and Support Your Team”. For additional information about the topics discussed in this and other episodes check out the Chief Petty Officer or Petty Officer's Guides which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books. Or, you can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode, I'm rejoined with Human Factors Engineer and retired Navy Captain, Dr. John Cordle to discuss his USNI Blog article "Revisiting the Navy's Beard Policy, With an Eye Towards Inclusion". We also dive into the change management process and work to offer insights on how leaders can and should think through demand signals for change. Check out this topic and others at www.cutlassleadership.com and by following my Cutlass Leadership Concepts Facebook page @cutlassleadership. To provide feedback or suggest topics, please email me at cutlassleadership@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

The U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer's Creed charges Chiefs with the responsibility to be THE ambassador of goodwill. But this role requires skills and reflection, and this role applies to any military or civilian leader. In this episode I offer my insights the attributes and skills that great ambassadors have, who leaders serve as ambassadors for, and how to handle different conflicts of loyalty that you may encounter in this role. For more information and resources you can check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide or join me at www.cutlassleadership.com. Also, check out Cutlass Podcast episodes, "Leading Up, Down, and Across to Shape Team Mental Health", "How to Develop Team Loyalty", "How to Be a Better Listener", "Advice on Becoming a Kick A$$ Public Speaker", and "A MCPON Teaches How to Handle Difficult People and Conversations!" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Discussing the importance of managing personal finances as a leading and managing self line of effort. In this episode I'm with financial consultant Sarry Imbrahim discussing how to plan, organize, and make adjustments to your personal financial plans. We also offer some insights on tools and resources such as the Bank on Yourself approach, available to help those just starting out, and those who may find themselves in trouble. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Building on Chapter 10 of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide, in this episode I'm joined by U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Leader Ranona Robinson to highlight the importance of leading to shape the mental health and readiness of your people, your peers, and your leaders and bosses. For more information and resources join me at www.cutlassleadership.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

The world lost a great leader last week. Join Mark "Hurricane" Halliburton, Director of Marketing at Your Next Mission™ & the American Freedom Foundation and I as we reflect on Colin Powell's 13 rules of leadership. For more information and resources join me at www.cutlassleadership.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

How do you handle adversity as a leader or manager? Do you relentlessly try to solve the problem or do you start to blame, criticize, and defend? Join me and Master Chief Mike Bemley as we dive into his article "The Relentless Chief" and explore this topic. Any civilian or military leader can benefit from this discussion framed around the U.S. Navy's Chief's Mess and apply the insights gained today towards improving team performance. To learn more, check out chapter one of The Chief Petty Officer's Guide, "Understanding and Meeting the Expectations of Being the Chief". You can also order your signed and inscribed copy here today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Offering insights gained as a consultant in the oil/gas and health care industries, retired Force Master Chief Chris Engles offers advice on managing team fatigue, the five pillars high reliability organizations use to ensure success, and the importance of management by walking around. To learn more, check out the section in chapter seven our The Chief Petty Officer's Guide, "Leading Teams & Watchstanding Fundamentals." Order your signed and inscribed copy here today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

On course? Off course? Need a new course? Check out this final episode in the short series on management with Fleet Master Chief Jim Honea. In this episode we get into the final function in the management process which involves evaluating project or evolution progress to the expected standards and how to decide if you're on target, off target but can adjust, or off target and need to stop. To learn more, check out Chapter Four of "The Chief Petty Officer's Guide". Order your signed and inscribed copy here today!  You can also check out my article Deckplate Leadership Requires Management Competency. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Leaders and managers can get results using "have to" or "want to" leadership styles. But which one is better and why? In the episode join me and retired Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp to explore the importance of your personal and expert power bases in building your credibility as a leader or organization.  To learn more about the topics in the episode check out the Chief Petty Officers Guide found at www.cutlassleadership.com and the following YouTube video. Other resources mentioned in this episode include the "Question of the Day" podcast, the "One in Four" podcast, and"The Talent Development Hot Seat" podcast. Recommended books by Raymond include "Deep is the Hunger" by Howard Thurman, "Limitless" by Jim Kwik, and "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans.    --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

U.S. Navy and USCG Chiefs successfully rely on the worldwide networks they are initiated into to help solve problems and meet their objectives. In this episode I build off of chapter eight of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide and offer my insights into the value of having a strong connection power base, how to build and maintain and personal network, and the value and importance of professional and alumni organizations.  For more insights, resources and information check out my website at www.cutlassleadership.com and my Paul's Cutlass Classroom YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/IAUwOQWNPD8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode I'm joined by Quality Management System Manager, Navy Reservist and Adjunct Instructor Mike Amenti dissecting the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Learn how the skills of self-assessment, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management can make you a more sturdy, versatile, and credible leader. We also offer advice on how to survive working for a low EI leader or manager. For more information check out the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and take time to do this self-assessment quiz.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Back with Glenn Mallo moving through the situational leadership model. In this episode we offer insights and experiences assessing when to use a coaching or supporting style and suggest tactics that leaders in those leadership styles can use. To learn more, make sure to check out the podcast titled, "Advice on Leading with a Directing Style", chapter two of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide, and the book The Situational Leader. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode, friend, Sailor, and Petty Officer Guide co-author Dan Richard joins me to discuss his follower's perspective as he provide his insights on the good and bad attributes of leadership.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode I explain each of your nine influence tactics and provide guidance on their use. To learn more, make sure to check out chapter two of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide or The Situational Leader. You can also learn more on my YouTube channel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

With retired Command Master Chief Glenn Mallo exploring the ins and outs of the directing style of situational leadership. We talk when and why to use it, personal examples of our use with it, and the risks of misusing this leadership style. To learn more, make sure to check out chapter two of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide or The Situational Leader. You can also learn more on my YouTube channel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Retired Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff joins me to discuss her top five leadership lessons learned. To learn more, make sure to check out chapter two of the "Chief Petty Officer's Guide". Also, make sure to check out related content including Episode 7 "How to Safely and Professionally Challenge Your Boss", Episode 12 "Growing Into Your New Role", and Episode 32 "Becoming a Leader of Consequence!" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

We all want to make a positive difference in our professional and personal lives! In this episode, I sit down with retired U.S. Air Force Command Chief, Patrick McMahon to get his philosophy, experiences, and advice on becoming a leader of consequence!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

With U.S. Army veteran and law enforcement and emergency management professional Derrick Boyd discussing your information power base. We cover down on why information power is important, sources of information leaders and managers should access and use, and the ways information can be used. To learn more, make sure to check out chapter two of the "Chief Petty Officer's Guide". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Retired Command Master Chief and leadership/management consultant and coach Larry Linton joins me to discuss the concept of good order and discipline...why it's important, how you know when you have it or don't, and advice on how to develop and maintain it to achieve organizational goals while improving efficiency and effectiveness. To learn more, make sure to check out chapter two of the "Chief Petty Officer's Guide". Also, make sure to check out episode 17: Standards, standards, standards, that we touch upon in this discussion.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode, retired Fleet Master Chief Suz Whitman joins me to discuss why active listening skills are important, the challenges to being a good listener, and advice on how to improve this crucial leadership skill to achieve your goals and the attitude of your teams. To learn more, make sure to check out chapter two of the "Chief Petty Officer's Guide". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Fear of public speaking is a very common fear. In the episode, I'm joined by Navy Command Master Chief Toby Ruiz to discuss some ways to develop this skill set, while offering advice to manage and overcome your anxiety with this key form of communication and influence. To learn more, make sure to check out chapter two of the "Chief Petty Officer's Guide". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

In this episode I'm joined by retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, CEO, and author Jim Herdt as we discuss options and offer advice on approaching those people and conversations that may be difficult and uncomfortable. To learn more about the importance of timely and honest feedback you can check out "The Chief Petty Officer's Guide", or Jim's new book Five Star Leadership Handbook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

With U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy faculty advisor, Senior Chief Henry Nicol, discussing the Johari Window model and how leaders and managers can use it to improve organizational and team communication and performance. To learn more about the importance of timely and honest feedback you can check out chapter seven and eight of "The Chief Petty Officer's Guide", or check out the online videos and articles that explain Johari Window. Or check out this podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-give-up-the-ship-podcast/id1097336671?i=1000524581003 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

With U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy facilitator, Master Chief Nathan Rose to discuss the concept of improving organizational feedback using the Radical Candor model. Nathan and I discuss what this concept is and why it's important, how to develop an environment that encourages it, and why leaders and peers avoid it. To learn more about the importance of timely and honest feedback you can check out chapter seven and eight of "The Chief Petty Officer's Guide", the book "Radical Candor" by Kim Scott, or by watching her YouTube videos like this one.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Your management success began with developing the good plan and properly organizing resources we discussed in episode 22. In this episode, I continue the conversation with former U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate and current Pacific Fleet Master Chief Jim Honea, to offer developing managers insights and advice on succeeding in the directing phase of management. From the importance of good pre-evolution brief to tips on how to effectively supervise, this episode offers a lot in 30 minutes! To learn more, check out Chapter Four of "The Chief Petty Officer's Guide". Order your signed and inscribed copy here today!  You can also check out my article Deckplate Leadership Requires Management Competency. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Management success starts with a good plan and properly organizing resources. In this episode, I'm with former U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate and current Pacific Fleet Master Chief Jim Honea, to offer developing managers insights and advice for improving in these two management functions. To learn more, check out Chapter Four of "The Chief Petty Officer's Guide". Order your signed and inscribed copy here today!  You can also check out my article Deckplate Leadership Requires Management Competency.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

We all have internal and external distractions that can impeded our leadership and managerial effectiveness. Join Command Master Chief and host of The Unsung Leaders Facebook Group,  Armon Owens, and I as we discuss ways to maintain personal and team clarity when working to achieve your objectives. This episode builds upon Episode 13: Villains and Heroes, so check that one out as well!  To learn more about this topic check out "The Chief Petty Officer's Guide". Order your signed and inscribed copy here today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

One style of leadership does NOT fit all situations. How do you know when to be more directive? When should you shift to coaching or delegating? How do you manage your team's response to a quick shift to a directive style of leadership?  In this episode, Command Master and Chief and combat experienced EOD technician, Rick Straney offers his insights on these questions and the concept of Situational Leadership, and then puts it all into practical context with a story of a combat experience he had in Samarra, Iraq.  To learn more about this topic check out "The Chief Petty Officer's Guide". Order your signed and inscribed copy here today! Other resources include the book  "The Situational Leader" by Dr. Paul Hersey. Episode Photo: MC2 (AW/SW) Jayme Pastoric --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

How willing, able, and comfortable are you at applying pressure and imposing "cost" when the situation requires it? Navy and USCG Chiefs have been doing it for decades! Creator and host of the They Had to Go Out Podcast, USCG Chief Petty Officer Phil Null and I continue our discussion on using "carrots and sticks" as leadership tools. For additional information about this topic check out chapter six of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Writing skills are crucial to giving you and your people a professional edge. Most leaders have insights, opinions, and sound recommendations on how things are getting done and how they could be better. And they are very willing to discuss these things in small, face-to-face venues and miss the opportunity to use writing as a broader tool of influence. Join retired naval aviator and TOPGUN instructor, former chief speechwriter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis, and author of "Topgun's Top 10", Guy Snodgrass and I as we share how leaders can and should use writing as a key tool of influence.  For additional insights and advice on this topic, check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide. Thumbnail photo: U.S. Naval Institute. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Whats your current attitude toward managing your team's fatigue and endurance? Do you take a "just suck it up" approach or do you actively work to help your team manage it and the adverse impacts fatigue can have on readiness and safety? Join award winning author Dr. John Cordle and I as we explore your role and responsibility in positively shaping this aspect of team productivity.  For additional insights and advice, check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide. Other resources include the Naval Postgraduate School Crew Endurance page and the 2015 RAND study on sleep deprivation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Performance to STANDARDS! Your boss expects it and the word standard is thrown around a lot, but have you paused to really think about how to establish, communicate, enforce, shape adherence to, and get feedback on them? Join me and my anonymous guest who is the creator and host of the "Don't Give Up the Ship" podcast as we dive into the topic of standards and offer a framework any leader or manager can use.   For additional insights and advice, check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition. You can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com. Check out the Don't Give Up the Ship podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-give-up-the-ship-podcast/id1097336671. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

You may think you're a good leader, but what do your people think?! Join retired Command Master Chief Richard Curtis, former Director of the U.S. Navy's Senior Enlisted Academy, and I as we talk Implicit Leadership Theory. We'll work to put the theory into real world context to help you understand how your teams and followers make value judgments about your leadership effectiveness. An important insight to help increase your versatility that you won't want to miss! For additional insights and advice, check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition. You can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

What is accountability and why is it so important? Where does it start? How can you work to be better in the personal accountability department? Accountability is not easy so join retired Fleet Master Chief April Beldo-Lilley and I as we explore approaches on how to fairly hold people accountable and discuss how to gracefully be held accountable.   For additional information about the topics discussed in this and other episodes check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide which can be found at . You can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

In the episode I'm with Master Chief Laura Stout taking time to reflect on the importance of followership, offering insights and advice on how to do it well, and reviewing the attributes leaders should have to remain good followers. We build our discussion off a great article by USAF Colonel Phillip S. Meilinger's titled "The Ten Rules of Good Followership."  For additional information about the topics discussed in this and other episodes check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition. You can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

As a leader, you can't positively influence others if your own personal life and attitude is out of balance. In the episode, retired Master Chief and host of the Coffee Connect network group, Rodney Chronister and I explore the personal "villains" that come from outside and inside of us and work to derail or distract us from our goals. We then shift to working to identify and connect with personal "heroes" who can serve as a defense and source of inspiration during challenging times.  For additional information about the topics discussed in this and other episodes check out chapter ten of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition. You can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com. Other resources include the books, "Full Steam Ahead", "The Compound Effect", and "Developing the Leader Within". You can connect with Rodney on LInkedIn for more information on how to join the Coffee Connect network group at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneychronister2015/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

Have you recently been promoted or assumed a new role or position? Perhaps you're struggling to make the transition from peer to supervisor. For all of us, growing into a new position of responsibility takes time and flexibility. Join Command Master Chief Samira McBride, winner of the U.S. Navy's Delbert Black Leadership Award, and I as we offer insights and advice about assuming a new role of responsibility and what you can do to make your transition easier. You won't want to miss this episode!! For additional information about the topics discussed in this and other episodes check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition. Or, you can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

What motivates your people to perform? I'm with USCG Chief and author Phil Null to explore the reward power tools you have available to help motivate and shape behavior and advice on their use.  For additional information about the topics I discuss in this and other episodes check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition. You can order you signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com. Also, the article "Overuse Devalues Awards" can be found here https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2018/march/overuse-devalues-personal-awards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support