Podcasts about Kap

Kap Chatfield and Luke Reelfs go deep on what the “Daniel Anointing” really costs. Kap unpacks the Be•Do•Have framework, the 5 B's of influence (Be Fit, Be Sharp, Be Engaged, Be Competent, Be Holy), and why excellence opens doors to kings like it did for Daniel and Joseph. He shares timely prophetic confirmations, the identity shift from “cowboy” to “kingship,” and how a national moment of grief ignited a fresh calling. You'll learn the price of promotion vs. the danger of ruling prematurely, the three wilderness temptations (satisfy the flesh, abort the mission, shortcut authority), and the three keys to victory: revelation of identity, rhythms that kill the flesh, and rightly declaring the Word.

The guys react to last night's Dodgers win! Kap gets very sappy about Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering blowing the game for his team with a defensive miscue in extra innings - because he's a local kid from Venice High School. Sedano calls him Radio Rinaldi for getting so sentimental.  More on the Dodgers and how Mookie was the only star on the team that really showed up offensively. When will Freddie and Ohtani flip the switch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spanish play-by-play voice of the Rams, UFC and Power Slap, Troy Santiago stops by the show - Kap asks him how he became part of the Power Slap broadcasts and what he thinks of the competition, calling the Rams games en Español and how  he feels as the new voice of Torta Thursday! ESPN LA Kings Insider Sam Betesh comes by to talk about the Kings' first two games of the season, including a great win in Vegas on Wednesday.  Kap and Morales talk about his plans for tomorrow's USC-Michigan game. Plus, Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage, with special guest Damon Lines, the President of Sellers Advantage! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time For ROLL CALL and Sedano sits out BUT he is goes on the YOU TUBE CHAT and Morales shouts out a VERY SPECIAL PERSON in HIS LIFE. The crew swipes left or right in Radio Tinder, which involves Travis Kelce and his brother Jason reacting to Taylor Swift's new song called “Wood.” Plus, Kap disagrees with Sedano on what the Browns are doing with Shedeur Sanders. With NLDS Game 4 rapidly approaching today, what is everyone's prediction on how the Dodgers will respond to last night's loss after a quick turnaround? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kap starts the YouTube hour talking about scrapers and Phi Beta Kappy, then Dr. Robert Klapper joins the show to run through a growing list of injuries to various NFL players. Clinton Yates stops by the show and poses an interesting a question - would you rather have a relationship with a ghost or AI? He weighs in on the Dodgers-Phillies series and whether he's worried about the Dodgers losing it. Plus, he brings up a strange promo he recently heard on the station involving Kap, D'Marco Farr and free tickets. Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start the show off talking about Sedano's crazy travel schedule, as he is doing today's show live from his hotel room in Atlanta, ahead of tomorrow night's game he's calling on ESPN U. Sedano talks about being grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of any game broadcast - regardless of where in the country it takes him! Morales gives an update on his technology trouble situation - he and Kap took a trip to the DTLA Apple Store yesterday. Luka took his Lakers teammates to the Porsche Driving Experience yesterday. Kap tries to figure out how much that cost him and asks Sedano if he would do the same for his ESPN LA teammates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris tells us about his Dinner with Mase yesterday before the Kings game and a  teammate took Kappy's phony bar offer during a teammate event at the Nixxo Lounge. The crew welcomes special guests Elsa and Maggie Guzman from viral “Las Mil Amores” IG fame live in studio. The ladies do a bunch of their Dodgers songs and raps and talk about how they come up with their ideas for videos. Kap asks them about  Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Kap gets back into UCLA's win over Penn State being heartfelt, then when Sedano leaves to catch a flight, Kap glazes him for his hard work traveling everywhere for TV and radio, including a Thursday night college football game this week.  Kap reads some commercials he has to record live on the air, then brings up Jerry Jones flipping the bird at the Metlife Stadium crowd during Sunday's Cowboys-Jets game. Jerry tried to say it was just accident, which brings the conversation about old people full-circle. Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Monday! How about those gutless Raiders!? Sedano is on one and he lays into Kap for even thinking this would be a competitive team this season. Jorge talks about his crazy travel weekend and how he sat next to Luka's dad on the plane ride back to LA - what 90's sitcom was he watching?? Plus, a little Dodgers talk after their big comeback win over the Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS. Berg's UCLA Bruins pulled off a stunning upset on Saturday over No. 7 Penn State - but not many people were there to see it. Kap doesn't understand the negativity towards UCLA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys have Beto stick around to talk about the 710 listeners he talked to at the Long Beach Marathon yesterday. Then they shift to a more serious convo about Mark Sanchez and his incident over the weekend. Kap gives a PSA on making better choices - especially when you're on work trips! Sedano asks Kap about his biggest takeaways from the college football weekend and they talk about how BAD Bill Belichick's UNC team is and why it's never going to work, Arch Manning looking terrible - again - and Miami moving up to No. 2! Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start the show off reacting to the Rams' brutal OT loss to the 49ers last night… Who gets the blame for the loss? Sean McVay? The kicker Josh Carty? Kyren Williams? The guys debate - which has Kap fuming! Just how bad is this loss for the Rams? And after seeing how well Mac Jones played against the Rams - do the 49ers have a QB controversy Sedano rips Kap's gutty little Padres for losing to the Cubs, meaning he won't have a parade to cover this year!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Trudell joins the show live from his hotel in Palm Desert, which starts off with a cameo from his wife, the great Annie Trudell - who is friends with both Kap and Morales on IG! Trudell also brings up Morales' fall at Lakers Media Day and shares his level of concern at the time of the incident. Clinton Yates joins the show and talks about meeting Friend Of Show Ron The Caddie at the Dodgers game last week. The crew dives into the MLB Playoffs and Clinton explains why he's nervous about Shohei Ohtani starting Game 1 against the Philles on Saturday. ESPN LA Kings Insider Sam Betesh stops by to talk Kings ahead of their home opener coming up on Tuesday. Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan Margherio is a trauma-informed coach, writer, speaker, and yoga instructor based in St. Louis. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse and intimate partner violence, she helps women reconnect to their bodies and inner wisdom through somatic practices, coaching, and storytelling. Her debut memoir, Everwoven: A Reckoning, comes out in October 2025.In This EpisodeMegan's websiteMegan on InstagramTikTok: @megan_margherioMegan's coachingA giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that's what we're talking about!

The #chicagocubs had a chance to sweep the #sandiegopadres at #wrigleyfield in the #wildcard series at #wrigleyfield on Wednesday.  #dylancease struck out 5 and was yanked in the 4th inning. The #padres bullpen went to work after that.  #masonmiller threw 104mph and struck out 5.  #mannymachado hit a HR that #kap and #guff are scratching their heads about.  The reason?  Why did #shotaimanaga face him?  Imanaga came in in relief after #andrewkittredge allowed a run in the 1st.Kap and Guff are here with LIVE reaction to Game 2 and we take your thoughts and questions.#takethatREKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

The guys start the show off reacting to the Dodgers' Game 1 Wild Card victory over the Reds - they won *despite* the bullpen's best effort to blow a 10-run lead. ESPN Radio's Michelle Smallmon joins the show to back up her take on loving dive bars, plus her thoughts on the first day of the MLB playoffs. Morales says he's going to buy Kap out of his San Kappy Kast deal since he's feuding with Kap's San Diego producer and cohost. Plus more MLB playoff talk, including Kap's gutty little Padres losing to the Cubs. Sedano brings up LeBron missing the first preseason practice due to a glute injury, but Kap is calling BS after finding out he was dancing on a Kai Cenat's live stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rams GM Les Snead joins the show and talks about how the team prepares for opponents during a short week like this week's Thursday Night Football matchup with the 49ers. They have a comprehensive conversation about how the Rams roster was built and how other teams have attempted to replicate their success. The crew makes their Picks Against The Spread for Week 5 with Morales currently leading, followed by Berg, Sedano & Kap, Producer Lindsey and Producer Jorge in last. Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kap wonders if Sting the singer is still in great shape, even though he's now the same age as Pete Carroll. Dr. Robert Klapper stops by to give a Klappervision on Brock Purdy's turf toe - comparing it to a hot dog! Plus some other 49ers and Rams injuries ahead of Thursday Night Football. The crew swipes left or right in Radio Tinder. MVP QB and NFL broadcaster Rich Gannon joins the show to to talk about the disappointing start to the Raiders season and gives his thoughts on Ashton Jeanty and Geno Smith. He gives credit to Pete Carroll for changing the team's culture but says fans need to be realistic about expectations right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When is the best time to start couples counseling? Does it mean your relationship is doomed if you start couples therapy early in the relationship? Host Paige Bond sits down with Alexandria Turnbow to discuss all of the above and demonstrate strategies for how to calm the mind to have more productive conversations in your partnerships.Alexandria also invites you to an upcoming workshop in Winter Park, FL titled 'The Art of Touch: Exploring Connection Beyond Expectations,' aimed at helping couples improve physical and emotional intimacy through safe and intentional touch practices.05:37 Understanding the Wellness-Based Model08:13 Proactive vs. Reactive Counseling13:31 Improving Communication and Connection 21:42 Calming Techniques for Stress Relief and Couples in Crisis25:48 The Power of Touch in Therapy29:21 Foundations of Healthy Relationships34:33 Proactive Mental Health Approaches39:21 Upcoming Workshop: The Art of TouchAlexandria is a licensed mental health counselor in Winter Park, FL and the founder of Mindful Perceptions. Her group practice has a wellness-based model of healing and offers individual therapy, couples counseling, KAP, psychedelic integration, and workshops! You can learn more via her website, Mindful Moments newsletter, and Instagram!Connect with Alexandria Turnbowhttps://linktr.ee/mindful_perceptions (This link includes links to our website, newsletter sign-up, Instagram, YouTube, Instagram, and consult booking.)Connect with Paige BondWebsite: https://paigebond.comWebsite: https://SweetLoveCounseling.com Paige Bond specializes in helping individuals, couples, and intentionally non-monogamous partnerships feel grounded, confident, and connected in their love life. She is also the founder of ⁠Sweet Love Counseling⁠ providing therapy in CO, FL, SC, and VT. Paige loves educating people about relationships through being the host of ⁠the Stubborn Love podcast, ⁠hosting workshops, and speaking at conferences.Free Jealousy Workbook: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download⁠⁠⁠ Free People Pleasing Workbook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook⁠⁠⁠ Attachment Dynamics Workshop:⁠https://www.paigebond.com/attachment-dynamics-workshop-sign-up⁠Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.Intro music by Coma-Media on ⁠⁠pixabay.com⁠

Karen Goslin has a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and in 1998, she founded Karen Goslin & Associates. Karen is passionate about guiding people toward transformation, helping them process depression, anxiety, conflicts, addiction, chronic illness, loss and trauma as invitations to change, and ultimately discover clear purpose and limitless potential.Karen is the author of Yellow Paint: Learning to Live Again in which she talks about The KG Method and how to take the first step toward personal accountability, healing, and transformation.Her work draws on evidence based therapeutic approaches and creates safe, deep spaces that enable the straight talk necessary for powerful accountability and meaningful healing. Now, Karen is sharing her insights with a broader audience. She speaks to us with compassion and insight, developed from her personal and professional experiences. In This EpisodeKaren's websiteA giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that's what we're talking about!

Rams Super Bowl Champion Andrew Whitworth stops by to talk Rams ahead of his call on the Thursday Night Football game on Prime. He previews the game against the divisional opponent 49ers - who are also 3-1. Kap breaks down his TOP 10 teams after Week 4 in this week's Kap 10. The guys swipe left or right in Radio Tinder- are we getting closer to see AI replace actors and actresses? More Fun and Frivolity continues on the You Tube Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start of the show getting a little mad at each other over some “internal business,” then bring in friend of show Evan Cohen to weigh in. Evan talks about getting hit by an airport bus, Thursday's special show for the Jewish holiday, his bad take on whether Sean McVay is the best NFL coach and Kap's divorce! Dodgers talk with Berg… The Wild Card round starts tonight and the Dodgers have not sold enough tickets for Game 1 - why don't people want to go?! Plus a quick scouting report on the Reds' starting pitcher Hunter Greene. A listener calls in for a quick, early Morning Roll Call about the Dodgers-Reds Wild Card series and why people aren't showing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robyn D. Walser, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, educator, and internationally recognized expert in trauma and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), serving as Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Berkeley, Director of Research at Bay Area Trauma Recovery, and staff member at the National Center for PTSD. Darrah Westrup, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and ACT expert based in Durango, Colorado, known for her work with complex trauma, international training workshops, and leadership roles at the VA Palo Alto's women's mental health and trauma programs.Today we're going to be talking about their new book You Are Not Your Trauma: An ACT Guide for Healing from Within, Robyn D. Walser, Ph, and Darrah Westrup, PhD.In This EpisodeRobyn's websiteDarrah's website@walser.robyn (IG)@The Heart of ACT (FB)@Robyn D. Walser (LinkedIn)‪@robynwalser.bsky.social‬@Darrah Westrup (FB)@Darrah Westrup, Ph.D. (LinkedIn)@drdarrah.bsky.social‬A giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that's what we're talking about!

The guys talk about Mase making it up on to the Infinity Board at the Rams game, even though the caption said nothing but “Steve.” They talk more about the Chargers losing to the Giants and why Kap thinks we aren't making a big enough deal out of it. Today is Lakers Media Day, so Jorge brings up the idea of how the Lakers will try to balance “two timelines” of LeBron on his way out and Luka on his way in. Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trinity Lease is a memoir author from rural Minnesota whose writing is rooted in raw truth, resilience, and healing. Her debut book, Beneath the Silence, explores her personal journey through childhood trauma, addiction, and the long road to recovery. Trinity is a proud wife, mom to two amazing little boys, and caretaker to three beloved fur babies. When she's not writing, she's working toward her bachelor's degree in Social Work with plans to become a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). Through her story, Trinity hopes to give a voice to the unheard and inspire others to rise above their past.In This EpisodeTrinity's websiteTrinity's linksTrinity on SubstackTrinity's bookA giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that's what we're talking about!

The Dodgers clinched the NL West last night, their 12th division title in last 13 years - and they celebrated in style! The crew has a debate about MLB's excessive champagne celebrations and whether they're doing too much before actually winning anything. The guys react to the ending of last night's TNF game and how Kap lost on Prize Picks. Shedeur Sanders seems to be getting antsy and said he's ready to play now. He thinks he could do better than some of the other NFL QBs, is he coming off confident or cocky? Does he deserve a shot to play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is a former Army combat veteran who, after serving in combat environments, began his own journey to understanding and treating trauma. Now a psychiatrist specializing in PTSD and trauma, James currently serves as the Director of Behavioral Health for ZEAM Health & Wellness. In addition to his clinical work, he co-founded the nonprofit Inner Depths Freediving, where he serves as the Mental Health Program Director. At Inner Depths, James supports trauma survivors in reconnecting with their bodies and regulating their nervous systems through the transformative power of water and breath, teaching freediving skills integrated with mental health support.In This EpisodeInner Depths FreedivingA giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that's what we're talking about!

We all know that therapy can be so useful for us - but for some of us, we may need a bit more assistance. In this episode, Shilpa breaks down what KAP (ketamine assisted psycho-therapy) is and how it can help those that are stuck in loops to break through into a new perspective. You can find Shilpa on: website: www.woodrosecounseling.comInstagram/tiktok: ⁠woodrosecounselingFollow us:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/innersereni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tylcYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/Ux0z8aOjfCA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.innerserenitylifecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Want a self guided course that will support you on your motherhood journey? Check out Mindfulness for Mamas: ⁠⁠https://thoughtful-artist-9667.ck.page/mindfulnessformamas⁠⁠ Check out our affirmations cards: https://www.innerserenitylifecoaching.com/shopSoul Full Womb -- a beautiful book I wrote about my motherhood journey: https://www.innerserenitylifecoaching.com/shop Super excited to hear from you all -- kindly appreciate all the ratings and reviews.

The guys start to look ahead to this weekend's college football matchups, starting with USC and what they need to do to stay in the CFP conversation. What about UCLA - are they hopeless? And who will be their next head coach? Producer Lindsey's Wacky Wednesday game asks Kap to make up a dance move, Sedano to do his best bird call, Morales to talk about the stupidest thing he's ever done, Berg to sell something in the room, Jorge to draw a judge and Lindsey to do a posh British accent. What will Kappy talk about on his Dealer's Choice segment presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Estefana Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and experienced trauma therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health.  As the Director of Clinical Training for ARISE Alliance Institute, Estefana oversees the professional development and training of clinicians on Critical Memory Integration (CMI™). Her role involves designing and implementing comprehensive training curricula for mental health professionals to enhance clinical skills, particularly in trauma-focused care, PTSD treatment, and therapeutic interventions. Estefana also develops and delivers trauma-informed programming tailored to the needs of at-risk populations, bringing these services directly into community-based settings to ensure accessible, responsive care where it's needed most.She is currently a practicing clinician and Dosing Session Monitor at Lighthouse Psychiatry and TMS in Gilbert, Arizona, contributing both to clinical care and research trials exploring the therapeutic use of psychedelics. In This EpisodeEstefana's websitehttps://www.instagram.com/ariseallianceinstitute/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5MyzV9KBg0eJ0uY88N-zCwhttps://www.facebook.com/AriseAllianceInstitute/https://www.linkedin.com/in/estefanajohnsonlcsw/A giant thank you to our sponsors:Jane App: A free data import? Now that's what we're talking about!

Kap talks about how he ate so much of the spicy food Sedano brought in yesterday and got heartburn so badly he thought he was having a heart attack. A listener calls in and tries to convince Kap why he should at least try to root for the Chargers again and invited him to a tailgate and game.  The guys call Steve Mason to ask him about his fancy headshot that was used alongside his interview in a Barrett Sports Media story published earlier today. Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kap gives his Kap 10 rankings after Week 3 of the NFL season! Plus, Sedano points out a hilarious photo that was used for Mason in a Barrett Sports Media story. The guys swipe left or right in Radio Tinder. Plus, Sedano has his dog Benny on-camera with him, which turns into Kap talking about his dog Jack and how he's gonna be the one who ends up paying for the recent $1500 vet bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys ask Morales why he's so tired to start the show, and he explains that he was in the office until 9:30pm - and Kap grills him on it. Plus, Evan Cohen stops by and talks bread - and what Fred VanVleet's torn ACL injury weeks before the season starts. Sedano asks Kap if he has an issue with Bill Belichick's girlfriend being so prominent on UNC's sidelines and the guys talk about Jon Gruden saying its weird. Speaking of college football, Sedano brings up UCLA, who would be a good coaching replacement - and how the school has a tall task at hand in fixing the football program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, now-Capt. Garrett “Kap” Kauppila '19 experienced a life-changing moment involving his older brother. SUMMARY That trial taught him success doesn't involve rank — it's about being present, showing gratitude and supporting others. Hear his powerful story on Long Blue Leadership. Listen today and be a better leader tomorrow!   SHARE THIS PODCAST FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN   "KAP'S" LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS Never take moments with loved ones for granted - cherish every interaction. Treat everyone with equal respect, regardless of rank or position. Find your authentic leadership style - don't try to imitate others. Root yourself in gratitude to increase your overall happiness. Fill your own "glass" first before trying to pour into others - self-care is crucial. Wake up early and accomplish tasks to get ahead of your day. Pursue what truly matters to you, not what others expect. Be willing to invest in yourself and sometimes work for free to prove your value. Ask "why" to understand the root cause of people's challenges and needs. Leadership is about showing genuine care, being consistent, and helping others increase their opportunities.   CHAPTERS 00:00: A Life-Changing Moment 01:04: Lessons from Adversity 08:30: The Importance of Gratitude 11:07: Finding Purpose in Leadership 11:28: The Journey to Teaching 17:57: Building Authentic Relationships 24:50: The Power of Self-Discovery 33:47: Investing in Yourself     ABOUT CAPTAIN KAUPPILA BIO Capt. Garrett “Kap” Kauppila '19 is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, where he distinguished himself both academically and athletically. A native of Rocklin, California, he played defensive back for the Falcons and maintained strong academic performance throughout his time at the Academy. After graduation, Capt. Kauppila has served in the Air Force in various capacities, including as an instructor. His leadership approach is informed by both the discipline of his military career and his commitment to continual self‑improvement. One of the pivotal moments in Capt. Kauppila's life was when his older brother, Kyle, suffered a near‑fatal motorcycle accident leading to a stroke. During that time, Garrett balanced intense emotional and physical challenges—on top of his duties and studies—taking time off, helping with his brother's care, and eventually returning to finish strong at the Academy with a 3.85 GPA. This period deeply shaped his philosophy of leadership: the idea of the “glacier theory,” which emphasizes looking beneath the surface to understand people's motivations and struggles, and recognizing that many uphill battles are won by small, consistent adjustments.      CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org Ted Robertson | Producer and Editor:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org    Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org      ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS   TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Guest, Capt. Garrett "Cap" Kaupilla '19  |  Host, Lt. Col. Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz As a cadet, Kap had just began his first season as a defensive starter for Air Force football when his world was turned upside down by a crucible moment.   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Sept. 17, 2017, will forever stay with my family. I ended up getting a call that my brother, that he's not breathing, and it appears that he's no longer with us. I had about 45 minutes to an hour window where I thought that was completely the case. Again, the last I heard he was evacced on a helicopter. He got in a motorcycle crash and didn't know the extent of the details. Was in the Sierra foothills in northern California, and that's all I knew. That changed the trajectory of our entire lives. Naviere Walkewicz My guest today is Capt. Garrett “Kap” Kauppila, United States Air Force Academy Class of 2019 — a man whose leadership journey was shaped in a way few of us can imagine. Kap learned about the fragility of life, the danger of taking even a single conversation for granted, and the importance of showing up with passion and gratitude every day. That perspective now defines Kap as a leader and as a mentor to our cadets at the Air Force Academy. In this episode, he shares the lessons learned in the hardest of circumstances, the power of authenticity, the discipline of not taking life's moments for granted, and the conviction that true leadership begins with respect for others, no matter their title nor rank. So stay with us, because Kap's story is more than a testimony of persistence and staying power. It's a call to live and lead with purpose. Kap, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. Capt. Garrett Kauppila Thank you very much.   Naviere Walkewicz We're so excited to have you. We want to go right to the moment your brother was in a motorcycle crash. Tell us about it. Capt. Garrett Kauppila Yeah. So, Sept. 17, 2017, I ended up getting a call that my brother was dead. That was the simple phone call — that he's not breathing and it appears that he's no longer with us. I had about 45 minutes to an hour window where I thought that was completely the case. Pretty surreal moment. You know, I can't say that I remember every detail of that feeling, but time had passed. I was trying to call people and figure out who could be there, who could be around. My uncle was the first one to arrive at the hospital. And again, the last I heard he was lifeline evacced in a helicopter. He got in a motorcycle crash. They didn't know the extent of the details. He was in the Sierra foothills in northern California, and that's all I knew. Lifeline evacced, unconscious, not breathing. He ended up surviving. He woke up in the hospital. My uncle was there. I end up getting a phone call, and I got the chance to speak to my brother on the phone, and I talked to him, and at first, I mean, I'm just in panic, you know? “Oh my God, he's calling. He's actually alive. Oh my gosh.” I got to get on the phone with him, and he seemed normal, beyond normal. And I had this realization that results matter less than expectations sometimes. If I expected that he was alive, I don't, they would have the same relief. But because I had the thought that he wasn't, that feeling will live within me forever. So, you know, I get the chance, we're talking on the phone. He's actually telling me about my game, and he was so excited to watch him play. Ask him about his day and his accident, what happened. He had no idea, right? When traumatic things happen in your life, sometimes it creates just a blackout. Even before, he didn't remember, you know, sometime before the accident happened. So he couldn't tell you what happened, how it happened, any of those details. But we went back and forth, kind of talking and exchanging a couple laughs, in fact. And I actually got a phone call then from Coach Calhoun who was kind enough to reach out to me just to tell me that, “Hey, you know, Kap, if there's anything we can do, I know there's a lot going on.” When he called me on the phone, it's not typical for a player to just get a rogue phone call from the head coach. So in that moment, I'm on the phone  with my brother, we're laughing, we're enjoying time. It feels normal for all intents and purposes. I think I took it for granted. I think you go from this feeling that he is not with me to he is completely normal, and that dichotomy, that strong polarization of feeling that I had led to, I guess, complacency. I took him for granted in that moment, I perceived, and, you know, if I could have gone back, I never would have answered the phone call. I appreciate and love Coach Calhoun for calling me, but I just would have soaked in that moment with him. And I didn't even think twice, like, “Oh yeah, Kyle, Kyle, I'll call you right back.” I called my brother's name. “I'll call you right back.” He's “OK, no worries. Just call me back. Cool.” Hung up, you know, answer the phone with Coach Calhoun. He was so lovely, just supportive, just saying, “Hey, we're all here for you. Anything you need, just let us know. You, your family. Anything.” You know, wonderful. I go to call my brother back. OK. “Hey. You know, he's asleep.” “OK, no worries.” You know, it's been a long day. He's exhausted. Little did I know that that was the last conversation that I would have with him for a year. He had a stroke. He then was induced into a coma. My brother was in a coma, for, if I remember, right — I don't remember if it was a day, two days, it was a couple of days, and that was the last I spoke to him. And then it was, is he gonna survive? And I just hung up the phone. I did not say “I love you,” which is something I always think that I say to my loved ones, and I didn't say it in that moment, and I'll forever regret that, because I never knew if I'd say it again. And so that was very, very difficult. I was here at the Air Force Academy now, and I was, you know, I guess I was ecstatic after my first start, preparing for my second. And then life came at me quickly. It was, “What am I… I need to go home. I need to be gone.” Process the paperwork for administrative turn back, you know, thankful for people in my life that helped support me in that, namely, Col. Harding, Coach Calhoun, were pivotal. Also Col. Pendry was pivotal in that process for me. But we processed that paperwork and then I called my parents. I'm like, “Hey, I'm coming home. That's what we're doing?” My parents said, “He can't do anything here. He's…” for lack of better word, I hate this term, but he was vegetative. There was no movement, no speaking, there was nothing. So there was nothing I could necessarily do to support them in that exact moment. So my parents were like, “Hey, continue your dreams. That's what he'd want for you right now.” So that's what I did. And I spent the next couple of days still trying to exist and be normal. You know, it was actually near prog, you know, tests are ramping up. I'm pulling all-nighters. I can't sleep. I don't know how he's doing. We end up playing a game the next Saturday against San Diego State, who's actually ranked No. 22 in the country at the time. And it was at home. I dedicated that game, you know, I remember posting something on my Instagram saying, “This game is for my brother, with my brothers.” And so it was kind of that moment I realized that it's OK to play for the name on the front of the jersey and the name on the back of the jersey — both matter. And I'm really thankful we have our names on the back of jersey, because at the end of the day, that's part of the reason we do what we do. It's part of what keeps us motivated. And in that game, things are going up and down. The game was crazy. It was a monsoon. We had a two-hour delay. My parents are watching from the hospital bed, in fact, and I end up blocking a punt in the fourth quarter. And on that play, I snapped my collar bone clean in half and I thought, “OK, maybe I'm just being weak. Let me keep going. I'll keep playing. Try to tough it out.” I kind of play the next series. In fact, I do something that harms our team. I'm not fully there. I'm in a lot of pain. I can't really tackle the right way. Ended up coming to the sideline and I remember telling the coaches that are the medical trainers, I was like, “Hey, I snapped my collarbone.” But he was, “OK, don't be dramatic.” He knows what that looks like when people traditionally do that. He felt under my shoulder pad and was like, “Oh my God!” We're talking nearly compound, like the corner of my bone is up in my trap situation. That moment, life was like, “All right, time to go home.” You know, call it what you want. Call it bigger purpose, whatever that may look like. It was time for me to go home. It was a difficult time. It was a very, very difficult time. And I couldn't be more thankful to have had the opportunity to go home and handle what I needed to handle. Sometimes nothing makes sense until the bones are right. Not to make that pun, right — the bones are right. My collarbone had everything to do with the core of my family. There's no way I could have succeeded in my life as a cadet… when the big things are wrong, none of the little stuff is gonna matter. So had that opportunity. You know, I became my brother's, his word, not mine — he called me his parrot because I knew him so well that I knew what he was thinking and feeling. He didn't speak, my brother, when he got out of the coma. They didn't know if he would speak again. He didn't speak, in fact, until the next the next spring, so not quite a year, but it still wasn't conversational at that point in time. So I was his parrot, as he would say. Yeah, not his parent. My older brother would never let me claim that title. But yeah, I was his words. People would look at him and ask him a question, and he would look at me and give me a demeanor, and I was like, “You know, here's what's going on, here's what he's feeling, thinking, etc.” He doesn't have memory of those about three months of his life, which is pretty surreal to think. So that was a moment that turned my world upside down.   Naviere Walkewicz Yes. I mean, literally, I just, I'm thinking through all of that you shared. It was a series of things that happened. I mean, my goodness, I guess the first question that comes to my mind as I was listening to you and soaking in that story is, how did you change in that moment? Because you went on a phone call, from being on a high to a low, complacent to like — what literally changed in you because of this? Capt. Garrett Kauppila Yeah, the moment that I realized that could be the last conversation I ever had with my brother, I didn't say I love you — that made me never take another moment for granted. And it's the littlest things in life that it's so easy to take for granted. And that's a cliche statement, but genuinely, I don't take for granted the ability to use my right hand. I don't take for granted ability to write my name. My brother can't use his right hand, right? He's my older brother. He turns 30 here in a couple weeks. Actually, he's still working on reading and writing. Those are things we take for granted every single day that I no longer do, and I hate that it came at his expense. I don't believe everything in the world has to happen for a reason. I don't think that he had to go through this at his expense for me to learn these lessons, but I know that I can find a reason for why everything happened, right? I can take a positive away from things about our relationship, about our family, but I don't believe it had to happen at his expense. It happened to happen at his expense. So with that, we have to take in our sphere of influence what is now in my control, something I talk to cadets about all the time. There's a lot of things happening in life. There's a lot of things happening around you that aren't necessarily what you wanted. They're not in your control either. But the reality is, where are you at now? Where are your two feet? And how can you come to play? What can you do with your present resources, your tools, your current situation? And so in those moments, I went home, and my mom would always tell me the Air Force Academy impacted me. I didn't realize it, but in her eyes, my ability to come home and step into the figure that I became for my family in that role, while I didn't feel like it was in shambles, unfortunately, after my brother's accident, a couple weeks later, my grandfather passed to a heart attack. It was just like one thing after the next, between his accident, my injury, and then my grandfather passing. My dad was with his father, now I was with my brother. My mom is trying to provide for our family and still make sure our house doesn't get foreclosed, while also trying to support all of us. And so she's always appreciative of my presence and being able to do that. I'm always thankful that the Air Force Academy supported me in being able to do that, because those moments, I will say, stay with me for the rest of my life, and I never would have been the man that I am if I hadn't had those experiences with him. He then proceeded to live with me for three years in Los Angeles. My brother and I are very, very close. So, again, it happened at his expense and I'll never be grateful for the fact that it took that experience for me to learn these things. So I asked for everybody to hear that story, or hear others like it, and try not to take the loved ones, the people in their life for granted, no matter how big or how small the moment they feel. But also take for granted the ability to do the littlethings you do in your life.   Naviere Walkewicz Talk me through — how did you end up at the Air Force Academy now as one of the management instructors?   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Yeah, so the GSP slot was with the intention of — the department releases you from your assignment. You do grad school, and I would do one operational assignment, intervening tour, as they like to call it, and then come back to the Academy to teach.   Naviere Walkewicz Talk about when you knew that this was your passion — teaching.   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Yeah, that started long before. It didn't happen when I was here. I had a teacher that greatly influenced me. His name was Mark Hardy. He was my AP microeconomics teacher in high school. As a 17-year-old, I had never had someone that influenced me so much in terms of, just like the charisma that he had, the consistency, the man that he is every single day. It inspired me to want to be the same for other people's lives. And I think it's easy to not appreciate that, the weight that someone can have, especially as a teacher, right at the high school level, how many lives it's actually impacted. And he had like 240 students that year. He's been there for decades, right?   Naviere Walkewicz And he still made that influence on you, where you felt a connection.   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Yeah, 100%. And I remember, every single day I came into the classroom, he had music on. He would shake your hand and he knew all of our names. He'd have us all switch seats. Ask my students — to this day, that is still what I do. And every single time there's test, I play The Final Countdown. That came from Mr. Hardy. So, that's my thing. I make them all move seats, know each other, know each other's names. I know all their names on Day 1 when they show up. It really freaks them out at first, but I think it's something special. It says you care. I know in life, people do not care about what you know unless they know how much you care. Another cliche, but my way of doing that is by the first day of class, I shake all their hands and say hello to them by name. They're like, “Have we met?” I'm like, “No, we have, not, but now we have.” And I think that they'll remember my name too, right? And so oftentimes, when you're the teacher, it's easy for them to remember you. It's not as easy for you to remember them. So you make that initiative, you show that that's your intention on Day 1, and it resonates with them. To me, that's a style of leadership. I think it establishes — I look power structures, and there's kind of a couple core power structures. There's five main ones. There's legitimate power. There's like, reward-based power, coercive power, there's expert power, and then there's reverent power. So then the ones I really focus on, I fixate on and I think about all the time, is this idea of expert leadership and reverent power. And this idea is that if you're an expert, people listen to you because you're knowledgeable. That's worth something, to have you on the team, right? You're the expert of a topic. What's even more powerful than that is if someone follows you, believes in your message for the sole purpose that they admire you. There's something about you that exhibits, you know — they see themselves in you. They want to be like you.   Naviere Walkewicz Like you did for your AP economics teacher.   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Absolutely. Mark Hardy, he had reverent power to me. He was someone that I looked up to, and now I hope I exhibit some of his traits of caring about people first. If you can show people you really care — you're gonna make mistakes — but if you stay consistent in your path, you have a motivation, you have a North Star that you're going towards and you do so with conviction, early on, you're gonna threaten people. Early on, you're gonna get haters. But as time goes on, as people are looking for that guiding North Star, if you're unwavering in who you are, I do believe people would want to join that train. If your tracks stay true, people eventually look and say, “You know, you get what you expect. What he says is what he does. And I believe it.” And eventually, that's the path that I want to lead others down. And so I think if your morality is guided the right direction, along the way, people are gonna hop off board, but you're gonna get a lot more people joining. And so that reverent power, that true leadership that says if we took the uniform off, this person would have respected you the exact same, that is what I put weight on. It's not a matter of rank. In fact, generally speaking, what is a captain at the Air Force Academy? There's not a lot of legitimate power, right, if we're being frank. So we're not at a normal base around the main squadron where that may be a significant leadership role. So I think that what it comes down to is treat everyone the way you want to be treated. Respect all, fear none.   Naviere Walkewicz Wait, say that again.   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Respect all, fear none. And the idea is that I genuinely don't believe I treat a four-degree different than I would treat my boss, who's an O-6. They walk by my office, it's, “Yes ma'am, how can I help?” “Yes sir, how can I help?” You know, “What's going on?” It's absolute respect, but it's not… You know, you're not treating people as though they're different than, less than, etc. They're all the same. If you treat everyone — you have a standard to hold everyone… You know, hold yourself to the level of responsibility that you treat everyone with respect but not fear. I remember sitting down — we actually, you and I… You did the run back from...   Naviere Walkewicz Oh, march back?   Capt. Garrett Kauppila I did the march back. You did the run back with Arden. And I wasn't willing to run at that moment, but I remember we got back and got to go to Mitchell Hall with the basics, and they asked me for a piece of advice. And it sounds too light hearted, but it's just true. You know, the basics, they're being led by our rising two-degrees. Do the rising two-degrees actually believe that they are in a place where they should have that much power over people? They kind of laugh about it. They know, “Whoa, this is weird that I have so much control over human beings.” Here comes the two-degree, which was me, right? I was the 19-year-old. And there I am leading a flight and basic training. It's almost comical to them that they have the ability to do that. So what I told the basics is, I was like, “Hey, guys, just so you know, guys, gals, right? Respect them. Be respectful. Never waver on that, but you don't need to fear them. They too struggle with things. They too have pain, have life happen to them.” And by the way, same with me, I'm a captain. What does that mean? I promoted twice. Woohoo. I promoted twice and didn't get in trouble. I mean, I'm not that different from them, right? They're all gonna graduate from here too. They're gonna end up in the same shoes as I am. So, no, anyway, my perspective is just that I'm a captain. Whoopty doo. I too have things I'm struggling with in my life, that I'm I'm working on every single day, trying to be a better version of myself. So I ask for their respect, but hopefully don't have to ask for it, because I'm already showing them that, reciprocating that. And so I think it becomes a natural state of your existence in the rooms that you're in.   Naviere Walkewicz So I have to ask, have you had a cadet that you've seen or has come to you and basically views you as having that reverent power? Have you had a cadet share a story, or have you actually witnessed someone kind of taking on things that have come from you? Capt. Garrett Kauppila It's a great question. I've had a had an interaction yesterday that meant a lot to me. Incredible, incredible person, leader. And we were talking about, you know, she was preparing for GSP interviews. She's a stellar student. She's a great military leader.   Naviere Walkewicz And what does GSP stand for?   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Graduate School Program. We're very creative, as you know, at the Air Force Academy. Graduate School Program, but for the Management Department, which is the same slot that I earned in December of 2019. And so she came in to talk about it, and they're going to teach the department something about leadership, right, about their experience that they're having, and how they would use that experience to reflect on their cadets as if they want to be an instructor. At the end of the day, it's a grad school slot, but we're hiring someone to be our colleagues, right? Work with us to inspire the next generation of cadets. And we sat there and we talked about this idea of how much she cares, and she talked about a story. She was the squadron commander in basic, right? Which is not the flight, but like the whole, the five flights. So she was leading the squadron, and this year — I think it was the first time they actually were six weeks in that role. It wasn't three weeks and then transition. They wanted to create some cohesion.   Naviere Walkewicz OK, so putting a lot of effort and the focus on the sponsor, or excuse me, squadron.   Capt. Garrett Kauppila So the squadron commander and the director of operations stayed for all six weeks of basic. So she was the person for those five flights of basics. That was their leader for the whole six weeks. And she's not a large presence; she's not an intimidating person. But she's a caring, charismatic leader, and because of that, when she says something, people listen and it carries weight. And she told me she came to me because she felt as though I exhibited those same things that she feels within herself. It's funny because sometimes presence, like someone has a larger presence or a smaller presence by stature, they utilize that to try and create coercive power, legitimate power. I try to drop the sword and shield as soon as I meet anybody, right? Try to make it as calm, as comfortable as you can. And so when we were talking about that more, she told me a story that she was actually on the obstacle course trying to do everything with her basics. That's the type of leader she is. She tore her ACL and her basics watched her fall off the equipment in pain and struggle. I was like, “Gosh, were you not thankful that you are a kind, charismatic, caring leader — that's your leadership style?” Because they reciprocated that immediately. Could you imagine if she was just demeaning, demoralizing.   Naviere Walkewicz Right. They'd be like, “Ha ha. She got what…”   Capt. Garrett Kauppila That's how it would feel. It would absolutely feel that way, if that was the way that she led. And she remembers going back, she said she went back to the lightning shelter and sat there with other basics that were broken, and sat down and said, “How are you guys feeling?” They felt out of place. They felt bad. They weren't able to contribute and support their classmates and whatever. She goes, “I get it. I really get it.” You know, it's so easy for us to think we know someone's story, to call someone an F-18 pilot. I don't know if that term existed, right? That idea that you are skipping out of things. Do you really know? Do you really know what's going on? You probably don't. I know I was fresh out of knee surgery, actually, when I showed up to basic training. I  had gotten knee surgery my senior year of high school and it's probably the reason I ended up here. You know, end up, you know, some other things fell by the wayside, and I came to the Air Force Academy. You know, people can say anything they want, but I don't want to connect them to my office to work with me. They say, “Hey, Capt. Kap. Can we do this, this, this, or can we change this class and change this major?” So I can. And sometimes I just want to say, “No, you can't do that.” But instead, I don't, I don't say that. I say, “Why? Why do you want that?” And what I learned by asking why, and asking why again, is there is a root cause of these things. And when we address the root cause, because you actually care enough to ask them, we can actually fix the problem, and we don't need to do any of those things. And so you get to the root of what something, what someone really has going on in their lives, and it's just proven to be so worth it for me. Every single time I get the chance to do it, I've learned that if I can pour a little bit into someone's glass — OK, first of all, don't pour from empty glass if you're empty within yourself, right? Like I was when I left to go home and be with my family — I didn't have energy for everybody else in that moment, trying to pour from empty glass is — that's not a sustainable effort. Fill your glass, make sure your people, your family and yourself are squared away and good to go. At that point when you have an abundance of water in that glass, pour from it, it's the most rewarding thing in the entire world. And I realized this. And you know, I think everything in my life getting up to that point created this, whether it was the highs of life, the opportunities presented to me through the Air Force Academy, through travel, through football, whatever that may have looked like, but then the lows of life that rooted me in gratitude, what I realized is happiness, and this is my little theory, that happiness is a box. I consider it a box of happiness. The amount of happiness you actually feel in your life is the area of that box. So, many people are predicated, they're so focused on raising the ceiling of the box. Raise the top. The problem is, if your gratitude dissipates along the way, the area never increases. So what happens is, oftentimes, people create more opportunities for themselves in their life and they take for granted all the places they've been and all the places they were. And so because of that, the gratitude dissipates as your opportunities increase, you never become happier. And they wonder why it's not so happy at the top and cheery…  Because they weren't rooted in gratitude. If they never leave the ground and they keep the base of their box, in fact, they continue to drive that base of the box down into the ground while they create more opportunities, you will have more height to your box. What about the width   Naviere Walkewicz I was gonna say, what about your gratitude being wider?   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Now I've got a long, skinny box, right? That's not a lot of area. This is the people you get to share with, the friends and the family, the people you get to support and give back to. Right? You create opportunity. You root yourself in gratitude so you understand the people to your left and right. And now I believe it's your job to share it with them, expose them to it, so they can increase their opportunities. So they never leave their feet on the ground and they keep their gratitude. My job, I believe in — I'm a utilitarian, right? It's a philosophy concept. Increasing the ultimate world happiness — if there was some world happiness meter, an arbitrary meter in the world, if my actions are going to raise it, I want to do that. If they're going to diminish it, I'm not going to do that. So if it benefits me and hurts five others, I'm not going to do it. But if it benefits five others and it may take time out of my day, that sounds like a win, right? So I realized in every moment I'm with a cadet at a highly adaptable state of their mind — high brain plasticity. They're thinking, they're growing. They don't know quite yet who they are. They haven't lived on their own, haven't cooked their own meals, right? I was the same. I was no different. There was a moment that you realize how precious this moment in time is, they are. And I'm teaching firsties right now. They are about to go create everything that they are. But, I mean, you've met people you haven't seen five years, 10 years, 20 years since graduation. You're such a different person, right? At that time, when the leave the Academy, they really find themselves. So I don't take for granted conversations that I have, the moments I share with them in the classroom. I tell them my gratitude every day: “Thank you for letting me do what I love.” I say that to them almost every single day: “Thanks for allowing me to be here.” They're like, “I have to be here,” but that's not the demeanor that I dress it with, right? So root myself in gratitude and I just pour into them as much as I physically can. Maybe it's selfish of me. In fact, maybe I do it for myself. Think about it this way. I realize that pouring into people actually makes me happy. It really does. So maybe I pour into some people because it makes me happier. What if everyone was that selfish? If they actually knew what makes them happy? How many people go create massive success in their life, but they don't ever give back? And they find out, later on, they create these companies, they see all these things, and then they come back and go, “I really want to give back to my Air Force Academy. I really want to come back and teach in the classroom.” Heck, I remember sitting the NextGen Advisory meeting, you and I were in there with individuals highly successful, far more successful than I, and many of them were saying, “All I want to do is come back to the Academy and teach.” Gosh, what a moment for me to realize and to be introspective on the fact that I can't take this for granted. They can do all these things of all this success. People are oftentimes trying to chase someone on a ladder and try to be like them and have their success. And really, they're just trying to do what I do every day, and they want to do it for free. I get paid to do this job. What a blessing that is. And so those are the moments that help you to sink your — or dig your heels in and say, “I'm here.” Gosh, imagine me as a two-degree. You told me you're gonna get the Air Force Academy teaching the exact subject you want to teach, finance and investments. I bet that's a dream come true. Well, I can't be here now and forget about that, because then I'm gonna miss this moment. I'm gonna move on and wish I had it back. Don't put yourself in that position. Naviere Walkewicz You said something really interesting. It was about — I think it was something to the effect of you can't have something extrinsic, like chasing some kind of like opportunity and make you happy, right? It won't fulfill in like an intrinsic unhappiness or a hole or something. So how do you — how does that translate, I think, as you're helping to lead others and help others to think that way, as they progress? I know you talked about being rooted in gratitude, but is there more to it than the gratitude piece, right? Like, how do you also make sure that you're thinking about the intrinsic pieces? Capt. Garrett Kauppila Yeah, so I think that I have a great opportunity while I'm here. I get the opportunities to work with and see a lot of our recruits coming into the campus, and I get to speak with them and families. Get to see the excitement they have to eventually, one day, hopefully, arrive at the Air Force Academy. I get to work with a lot of cadets every single day, thankful to do it, and I get to see a lot of cadets. Sometimes that attitude changes. The gratitude they once felt, they become skeptical, it becomes challenging. They can't see the forest above the trees. They're caught up in that moment. But I also work with a lot of grads. I'm thankful to work with the Bolt Brotherhood and thankful to work with the NextGen Advisory Council, and have a lot of touch points to our grads. And I've never yet met a grad that is not grateful that they had gone through the Air Force Academy, that they graduated from the Air Force Academy. I've never met one that regretted that experience. I know a lot of recruits that are excited as hell to be here. I know a lot of cadets that are questioning their decisions at times. I know a lot of grads that would do anything to ensure that their loved ones or other people know about the Air Force Academy and what it did for them in their lives. And so what I asked of them is just to reflect back and remember themselves and how excited they were to have the opportunity to earn that appointment to be one of the, you know, 10, perhaps, you know, applications that had the opportunity to say that they were accepted and that they were gonna attend the Air Force Academy. Remember that pride they felt when they got their congressional nomination right? Imagine the feeling that parents feel when they drop them off at IDay, right? All of those feelings, they're real. You can't let them dissipate so quickly. Naviere Walkewicz Well, I mean, Kap, this has been amazing. There's a couple more questions I want to ask you. The first one is, because you're so passionate, and obviously you take care of yourself, how do you how do you feel your glass every day so that you can pour into others? What does that look like?   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Yeah, for me, I have to stay busy. And that's the part of me that, you know, when I was younger, I was smaller, I think that's never changed. I have to remain busy. I tell people all the time, if they apply — because we've all had that experience of leaving the Air Force Academy and realizing, “Wait the people at the Air Force Academy are really fantastic. There are such high-quality people, intellectually, emotionally. In all ways. You go into society, it can be a little sobering, a little like, “ Whoa. We are not the Air Force Academy anymore. These people don't operate on the same frequency." That's not within our service, that's just in life, that's going around day to day. So I tell cadets all the time, “You have proven yourself that you can do this. You can commit to your goals. You can complete these long hours, these long days. Life will only get easier in terms of your time commitments.” Now, kids and things like that could change that, but at the end of the day, they prove themselves they can do it. I challenge them to continue on that trajectory when they graduate — not to let off the gas and continue to find things that actually make them passionate. OK, it's so easy for me to wake up every day with this passion, with this desire to do what I do because I love what I do. It doesn't feel like work. So biggest things for me in order to stay ahead, whether that be health, whether that be my sleep, whether that be my accomplishments, whatever it may look like — your leadership ability — I have to wake up and accomplish something. Wake up in your day and accomplish a task. I like waking up before everyone else. I did start doing that as a cadet; I'd finish ball practice and realize I have no mental capacity. I cannot do homework. It is 8 p.m. and I'm exhausted. So what did I do when I was exhausted? I went to bed. I put on my eye mask, my earplugs and slept like little baby angels, right? My hands crossed over my chest, right? And people always make fun of me. “Why are you always in bed at 8 p.m.” “Well, why are you always in bed when it's 4 a.m.?” What I realized was there's a time of day that no one can schedule anything on my schedule. No one's scheduling anything from 4 to 7. Just the reality. So if you wake up early in the morning and you accomplish tasks, now, I'm not getting up at 4 in the morning, usually it's about 5, but I accomplish tasks early in my day. I get ahead of my day, and I prioritize fitness, I prioritize my health, I prioritize my sleep. We can't possibly learn, lead, network, meet people, accomplish. I mean, we're gonna get injured. We're not helping ourselves.   Naviere Walkewicz For less money, though, we can do an eye mask, because I also sleep with an eye mask. It's a game changer. Capt. Garrett Kauppila Read reviews on Amazon. Like is this easy stuff, right? I love classical conditioning, the idea that earplugs, eye mask mean sleep; earplugs, eye mask means sleep. Eventually you put in your ear plugs, your eye mask, whatever does your body do? It goes to sleep. Your brain turns off and stops thinking, because that's your routine. So I go to bed early, I wake up early, and I love to accomplish tasks early on in my day. By the time I arrive in the classroom, we're a couple hours in, right? The brain is operating. We're fully awake. We're ready to go. So I challenge people, if they want to achieve more in their life, they need to learn how to achieve more in a day, and once you learn how to achieve more in a day, learn how to achieve more in a week. And now can you make it sustainable. Some people have — they're 75 hard. They can do these things for a period of time. Their new year's resolutions — we love the gym in January, the first week of January. March…   Naviere Walkewicz Everyone gets the gym back.   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Yeah. And then all of a sudden, the gym is empty by February, right? You know how that goes. So it's like, do you actually mean this, or do you think that you want to do it? So I think if you can accomplish — learn how to accomplish more in one day, do it again the next day, and then repeat it the next day. But in order to do that, you have to be pursuing something that is yours. It can't because my family wants me to. It'll never be sustainable. It can't because someone else thinks it. It can't because I saw it on the internet. It has to be because Naviere Walkewicz wants to do this right. She wants to do this for her life. And so Kap wants to be this person. I want to strive for more and be the best version of myself. My mom tucked me into bed every single night when I was a little kid, you know — 4-year-old, 5-year-old — and she always said, “Hey, Garrett, the only thing you can do is be the best person you can be.” That's all you can do. That's your sphere of influence. So I try my best to be the best person I can be every day. That way I can be consistent, and people can always look to me and know what you see is what you get. You know that if I hop on the call, if I show up in the classroom, you know exactly what you're gonna get from me. I'm not gonna waver on that, and I think that's worth a lot so that someone can look to you and be admired by you, and hopefully you can exhibit reverent power. Naviere Walkewicz Well, I would ask you, what would you recommend to others and what they can do to be better leaders every day? But it sounds like you might give them the same example you just gave, because you're gonna practice what you preach. Is there anything else you might offer then for our — I mean, you do this with the cadets regularly, but just for anyone listening as they're trying to develop themselves as a leader or be a better, more reverent leader. What else might you offer that they can do each day themselves just to turn that dial a little bit? Capt. Garrett Kauppila Find who you really are. You can read all the books. You can read all the headlines. You can hear from me right now. You can hear from everyone else in this podcast. But if it's not you, it won't be true. You won't be able to make it sustainable. It won't be consistent. You will not be able to replicate those actions. OK, I love football so I love football analogies. You can be Nick Saban and Bill Belichick and have success by not being a player's coach or being a little rough around the edges. Or you can be Sean McVeigh and Dabo Swinney, who, if you don't know any of those people, they are younger in personality and in age. They have handshakes with their players, that's who they are trying to be. Don't try to be the other one, though. If Nick Saban tried to be cool with his players and have handshakes, now you're fake. Now you're just fake. Either one can prove to be successful, but you need to find who you are. And so if you don't know who you are, stop telling other people who they are, right? You have time to go. Your glass isn't full yet. Stop pouring it out. Right? Fill this thing at the top. Doesn't mean be selfish. It's the most selfless thing you could ever do is to pour into yourself, fill your glass so you have an abundance to give to others. If you give yourself a full glass and learn how to make it, you know, replenishing — this is some… we're talking like Red Robin fries here, like truly bottomless glass that we can pour from…   Naviere Walkewicz Do you eat Red Robin fries?   Capt. Garrett Kauppila I actually have not. But I'm not opposed to eating unhealthy in there, right? It's all aboutcalorie deficits. I just gotta work out more, I guess. But anyway, so my point is, if you don't know who you are, go find that first. That's the most important thing. Naviere Walkewicz How do they start? What's the first step in that? Because you just said you can read all the books, but if you're not this person, that's not you. How do you find out who you are?   Capt. Garrett Kauppila You find out who you are by finding out what you actually care about. Learn what you really care about. Think about the times you're at peace. Think about the moment, if you could do anything in the world, money didn't matter, what would you be doing? OK, it sounds really cliche. The reason I teach finance, I teach investments, is to provide I believe that finance is a tool to allow you to be happy. I would never subsidize happiness for money. I believe that you have your finances together and they're squared away, and you are investing properly, doing all those things to take care of you, your life, your family, your stability. You can be present where your feet are, and you can make decisions based off what you really want to do. If you find what it is that you are passionate about, we'll find a way to monetize it later. I truly believe that. I think that we have a role for everyone in this life. Whatever it is that you really care about, find a way to be the best at it. Stop being complacent with being, you know, average. I don't care what it is, I don't care what your job is. Be the best at it, and you will find a way to monetize it. This is a silly story, but I learned so much from it. There was an individual who reached out. He's a content creator, does videography. I actually don't remember the gentleman's name, but he was reaching out every single day to Tyreek Hill. He wanted to video — now, Tyreek Hill is not someone we'll resemble for leadership qualities. That is not what I'm saying in this conversation. However, he was reaching out to Tyreek Hill because he's his biggest fan and he wanted to film videos, take videos of Tyreek Hill to create cool content videos, hype videos, etc. One day, Tyreek Hill's manager saw the message and told him, he said, “I'll come out for free. I will come out for free and do this for you.” What I learned in my life, throughout my time so far, and I have so much more to learn as I go forward, is if you're willing to invest yourself for free, the person that does more than they're paid for will soon be paid for more than they do. If you are willing to put yourself out there and prove to others that they need you, once they realize they want you, now you can charge them for it. So, what he did is say, “I'll come out for free on my dime.” Nothing to it. “Well, OK, sure. This guy wants him out for free and work with me and create videos for me. It sounds fantastic.” Well, then he does such a good job, he's like, “I want to hire you.” Oh, well, now it's gonna cost you, right? That individual ended up being contacted by the NFL because Tyreek Hill took his phone out of his hand, did it back up with him, created one of the coolest videos ever seen on, you know, terms of a game day touchdown celebration. That individual has now gone on to make tons and tons of money. He runs a company. Only happened like two years ago. The point in that story is he offered himself for free to show off his talents, but first you have to invest in yourself. You have to get great at something. Get great at something. Figure out what it is you really want to do and offer yourself for free. And once people realize that they want you, now you can charge them for it. Charlie Jackson, football coach, Air Force Academy grad, Class of 2000. He told me stories in Los Angeles Air Force Base. He was at Los Angeles Air Force Base. His dream was to coach in the NFL. He wanted to coach at the highest levels. And you can go coach a high school, get paid a little bit of money, and then spend decades to work your way up. Now that wasn't what Coach Jackson wanted to do. So he offered to be a free intern at UCLA. “I'm gonna work for free.” And he happened to just sit next to a couple of unpaid interns, one named Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the 49ers. The other is the current GM for the Washington Commanders. Those were the three unpaid interns in UCLA's office. Well, he offered himself for free. He tried to show him that they needed him. Once they realized they wanted him, now, they needed to hire him. He ended up on a quick path coaching at the Atlanta Falcons. He's now coached many other places here. He's now come back to Air Force. How do they always come back to Air Force? It's because they love it here. Something about this place is special. The same reason you're back here, same reason I am too. So I really, I really challenge everyone to find what is their truly love and find a way to be the best at that. Whatever it may be, there's a way to monetize it. Naviere Walkewicz This is amazing. Was there anything that we didn't touch on today that you want to share with our listeners?   Capt. Garrett Kauppila Thank you. I appreciate it.   Naviere Walkewicz Thank you. Thank you.   Naviere Walkewicz As we wrap up today's conversation, I keep coming back to Kap's reminder, don't take for granted the things that matter most. That lesson first struck him in the hardest way when he thought he lost his brother, and it's become the driving force behind how he lives and leads today. Kat also shared another truth worth carrying with us be the best version of yourself, not someone else's version of you. That conviction shows up in how he teaches cadets, how he respects others, regardless of rank, and how he purchase every day with passion and gratitude. So here's the takeaway, Leadership isn't about chasing titles or timelines. It's about showing up authentically, valuing every moment and lifting up the people around you. The question we can all ask ourselves today is, what or who am I taking for granted, and how can I choose to lead with more gratitude and authenticity, starting right now. Thank you for joining us for this edition of lovely leadership. If Cap's story resonated with you please share it with someone who might need it and don't forget to subscribe, you'll find longer leadership on all your favorite podcast platforms we don't want you to miss what's ahead this season. I'm Naviere Walkewicz, Class of '99.   KEYWORDS Leadership, gratitude, authenticity, adversity, Air Force Academy, personal growth, mentorship, self-discovery, resilience, life lessons.       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation      

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It's a football reaction Monday and everyone is fired up about the crazy ending to the Eagles-Rams game. How did they blow a 19-point lead?! More reaction to the Rams' heartbreaking loss and debate who/what was most responsible for the loss? Kap goes off on the special teams unit! The Chargers looked good in a big win over Denver - can Kap finally admit they're a GREAT team?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Scott Lewis Crew: J.R. Bang, Courtney Collobro & Dante Miles Guest: Jonathan Hood of the Kap & J.Hood Morning Show (ESPN Chicago) Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Local Hour Patreon announcement  5:59 - Jonathan Hood pulls up 9:21 - Ben Johnson culture issue? 26:25 - Caleb's growth 39:11 - Bears/Cowboys preview 52:04 - Cubs chances in October 1:00:53 - Belief in Sox rebuild? 1:14:03 - Bills/Dolphins recap 1:30:36 - Tom Brady cheating again? 1:36:39 - Week 3 preview  FOLLOW SCOTT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/BarbChairScott https://www.tiktok.com/@barbchairscott   https://www.instagram.com/barbchairscott https://www.youtube.com/@Barbchairscott Follow & Subscribe to the Barber's Chair Network on Spotify & Apple Podcasts  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nFJnUOYMmA78twcDnZgVz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-barbers-chair-network/id1643892831 BUY YOUR #INGHY MERCHANDISE: https://www.bcnetshop.com/ VISIT: https://www.thebcnet.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.patreon.com/BarbersChairNetwork

A quick morning roll call with more birthday wishes for Morales, then a new drop makes it to the show page after a clip is played of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones explaining the term on his weekly radio appearance. Trudell gives his thoughts on this week's big NFL games and disagrees with some of Kap's picks. Then the crew swipes left or right in Radio Tinder. Beto Duran stops by for the weekly CHLA High School Football Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does everyone think of the public smart toilets? Trudell turns the story into a personal Kap bathroom question. Then, Friend of Show and NEW ESPN LA Kings Insider Sam Betesh joins the show to talk Kings ahead of the team's first preseason game on Sunday. Funchy Lova joins the show for a new edition of What The Funch?! Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Have a Good Weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kap brings up the deletion of the Circle Of Trust Twitter community and Sedano explains why it ran its course? An update on the Clippers/Kawhi alleged cap circumvention scandal and what Sedano thinks will ultimately happen. The crew swipes left or right in Radio Tinder. More on Dave Roberts finally making the right decision and leaving Blake Snell to finish his inning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Roberts finally did the right thing by leaving Blake Snell in last night - and the guys have plenty to say about it! And Sedano woke up to some bad news about his travel plans for the day. Plus, ESPN Radio's Michelle Smallmon stops by to talk about her first pitch at the Brewers game and weighs in on Sedano's first class travel problems. Sedano updates everyone on his travel schedule and where he'll be stuck tonight. Kap presents a new wrinkle to their Dodgers-Padres World Series bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sedano, Kap and Berg were all at the Dodgers game last night. They talk about how the crowd turned on manager Dave Rodgers and booed him when he pulled Shohei Ohtani after five innings of no-hit baseball. They debate whether he should've left him in. The guys brought presents from the game, Dodger Dogs! The hot dogs stink up the studio and Kap talks about how much food he ate in the club seats. Did Puka Nacua and Davante Adams just become best friends?! Sedano brings up how the two wide receivers have become close off the field and root each other on during game day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Dodgers talk. Sedano and Kap talk about the 710 Fans they saw a Dodgers Stadium, especially an EMT that Kappy got jealous of. Plus, Sedano gets mad at Morales and calls him lazy for his take on Dave Roberts and Ohtani. What does Kap think? Also, the guys swipe left or right in Radio Tinder. Is it okay to like other peoples pictures or tweets? and the crew gets carried away talking about liking IG pics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the start of the You Tube hour, Kap asks everyone about their early thoughts on this weekend's NFL matchups. Producer Lindsey has a new WACKY WEDNESDAY bit! The crew plays “Hot Ones - The Last Dab” where they all have to answer a “truth” question or take a dab of the super hot hot sauce. Only one person takes the dab - and you might be surprised by who it is! Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The #chicagocubs are knocking on the door of their 1st postseason berth since 2020.  They can clinch a #wildcard spot as early as Tuesday night.  #kap and GW debate the strengths of a #cubs team headed to their first postseason in 5 years.  Prior to that debate, Kap asks whether you can be a fan of a team while covering a team at the same time.  Gordon says 'no', while Kap of course says, 'that's who I am.'  However, Gordon gives the disclaimer that his job is different and it's to serve the fans as a beat writer of the team.A great debate, as always on the Cubs REKAP Podcast.#takethat Folks, don't miss our new ☕ Coffee w/Kap segment: https://bit.ly/coffee-with-kap Take That!You are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

Listeners call in for today's Morning Roll Call… Plus, Kirk Morrison stops by to give his take on last night's Raiders loss. And it's time! Kap unveils his Week 2, Kap 10 teams, who made the list? Will the crew make him change his mind and take the Chargers out? Plus, the crew swipes left or right in Radio Tinder. How many hours of sleep do you get per night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys check in with new Sedano & Kap Chargers contributor Anthony Gex, aka “Sexy Gexy” from the social team, about last night's MNF watch party in the 710 conference room. Kap explains why he was annoyed watching the game with Gex. Morales tries to stir trouble by playing a clip of Mason & Ireland talking about kicking Producer Lindsey off the show. Plus, the crew all piles on Vampire Tom Brady and his unfair competitive advantage. Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage… Kap talks about his plans for the Dodgers game with Sedano tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chargers win! Chargers win! Kap's Raiders lose and Jorge can't wait to celebrate their demise! ESPN Radio's Evan Cohen joins the show to weigh in on the MNF matchup - and how he thinks WWE Wrestler Seth Rollins doesn't like him! Tom Brady's work with Fox and his minority ownership stake in the Raiders is drawing attention after he was spotted sitting in the Raiders coaching booth on Monday night. Should he be allowed to do this? Does he have an unfair advantage? The guys talk about last night's Dodgers loss to No. 2 seed Philly - and Berg explains why he's not sweatin' it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA has fired their head coach Deshaun Foster after another brutal loss, where did they go wrong?! Bergman is happy and Sedano lays out what needs to happen for UCLA football to be successful. Plus, the guys talk about the big Crawford-Canelo fight on Netflix Saturday and what they thought of it. The Rams went to Tennessee and took care of business against the Titans - what does everyone make of this team through the first two weeks? Sedano explains why Kap and Berg are totally delusional about their Raiders heading into Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Su'a thinks the Raiders can win 10 games?!?! What does he think of Kap's MNF bet? Is everyone underestimating the Raiders? Also, time for the crew to swipe left or right in Radio Tinder. how would you deal with a bullying neighbor? Plus, Kap asks Su'a about his USC Trojans this weekend and whether they'll be able to sneak into the Top 25.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices