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2 episodes with navy admiral
2 episodes with navy admiral
2 episodes with navy admiral
Clay and Elsa dive deep into former President Biden's late-stage prostate cancer diagnosis, examining the suspicious timing and implications for his presidency.• Biden's cancer diagnosis raises questions about who was really making decisions during his presidency• Jake Tapper's new book reveals media complicity in covering up Biden's decline• CBS News leadership crumbling after Trump's lawsuit forces accountability • Bernie Sanders admits Democratic Party is "a threat to democracy" and has been fixing primaries since 2008• Russia-Ukraine peace talks show Trump's different approach to foreign policy• Four-star Navy Admiral faces 30 years for contract bribery scheme• Mexican naval training ship accident kills two cadets at Brooklyn Bridge• New Orleans prison break shows ongoing security failures in Democrat-run citiesRemember to like, follow, share, and subscribe to stay updated with our weekly deep dives into the stories mainstream media won't cover honestly.Support the showDON'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT EMERGENCY, PLUS, SAVE 15%: https://www.twc.health/elsa#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQDesign Like A Pro: https://canva.7eqqol.net/xg6Nv...
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently ordered a 20% cut in four-star military officers. What exactly do those four stars mean and represent? Michael talks to Admiral James Stavridis - a retired four star Navy Admiral. A fascinating inside look into this really high military rank. Original air date 6 May 2025.
In this powerful Leading to Profit episode, Kevin Bees interviews Greg Nosal—retired F-18 squadron commander, Lockheed Martin executive, and seasoned leader. Discover how military precision meets corporate innovation as Greg reveals wisdom and insights from his career as a rear admiral. Key Topics The Navy-to-Boardroom Leadership Playbook: How trust and open communication build elite teams from the U.S. Navy to companies. The Gratitude Advantage: Why Greg's question "How did I get so lucky?" transforms leadership effectiveness. Psychological Safety Blueprint: Create environments where teams voice concerns and innovate without fear. Transition Masterclass: From commanding carrier decks to corporate strategy—career evolution insights. Legacy in Leadership: How volunteering and family shape Greg's post-military life. Resources: Greg's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/greg-nosal-04b01713 If you want to create a reliable cash flow for your business, I have some tools and resources that can help. Take the Profit Scorecard (3 minutes) and identify where you are leaking profit now – click here.
Admiral John (Jacky) Fisher radically transformed the Royal Navy in terms of its people, doctrine, equipment and structures. Dr Richard Dunley explains how. Few service chiefs have had such a profound effect on their service as Admiral of the Fleet, Baron Fisher of Kilverstone, Chief of the British Royal Navy in 1904-1910, and again in 1914-1915, before resigning in frustration over Churchill's Gallipoli campaign. Joining a wooden-hulled, sail-powered Royal Navy at the age of 13, by the time he retired aged 74, his Service was operating steel-hulled, oil-powered and technologically advanced battleships, with submarine and aviation arms. He was at the forefront of many of these reforms, but his impact went beyond the technology, overseeing profound changes in naval strategy (working alongside Julian Corbett - Season 1, Episode 1), doctrine, force disposition, personnel and training. Like other great strategic leaders, he was adept at shaping the political environment, securing for the Royal Navy the lion's share of the defence budget. Yet his legacy is mixed - his Royal Navy was undoubtedly a stronger, more capable fighting force but, according to our guest, was institutionally damaged and divided, and took some time to recover. Dr Richard Dunley is a senior lecturer in history and maritime strategy at the University of New South Wales, Canberra, where he teaches at the Australian Defence Force Academy. His research focuses on the relationship between navies and technology, with a particular emphasis on the Royal Navy in the early 20th century.
Do you see trouble as a negative? Most people do. But what if our problems lead us to greater blessings and a higher purpose? Barry Black is a retired U.S. Navy Admiral and currently the 62nd Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. He joins us for a powerful discussion about finding your God-given purpose in the middle of life’s most troubling times!Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Stavridis is a retired U.S. Navy Admiral and New York Times bestselling author. From 2006 to 2009, Admiral Stavridis served as Commander of U.S. Southern Command, and from 2009 to 2013, he served as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, overseeing global operations in Afghanistan, Libya, the Balkans and Syria. Following his time in the military, he served as the Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He holds a PhD in international relations, is the Vice Chair at the global investment firm The Carlyle Group, is Chair of the Rockefeller Foundation, and is the Chief International Security Analyst for NBC News. His latest book, THE RESTLESS WAVE, is available now. . To learn more about James, follow him on Facebook @james.stavridis and on X @stavridisj . SPONSORS CRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/targeted-beirut/ Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com BCM Jack Carr MOD 4 pistol grip. Get yours here- https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-jack-carr-mod-4-pistol-grip-black/ SIG: Sig Sauer 1911 X. Learn more here- https://www.sigsauer.com/1911-xfull.html Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear
I share astonishing and shocking information about Admiral Tim Gallaudet of the US Navy. His secret activities and connections could completely change your understanding of military operations and secrets.
Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey officially assumes duties as the new commander of U.S. Southern Command, making history as the first Black commander of SOUTHCOM since its inception more than six decades ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey officially assumes duties as the new commander of U.S. Southern Command, making history as the first Black commander of SOUTHCOM since its inception more than six decades ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trying to lose weight can be tough at times. You might struggle to stay motivated, and it can be especially frustrating if you feel like you're trying and trying and the results aren't adding up to the effort. In today's episode, I share an excerpt from the book, “Make Your Bed” by William H. McRaven, a retired 4-star Navy Admiral who shares about the importance of staying the course to reach your goals. Thank you for listening! Interested in coaching? DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_iboa_coaching?igsh=MWV6dWJpbWRqODZyZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Link to the book, Make Your Bed: https://a.co/d/gRSL9Tq
Admiral Robert Stiles Harward, Jr. grew up in a Navy family, living overseas, and eventually joined up himself as a means to pay for college. Adm. Harward ultimately went on to an amazing career and leading the U.S. Navy Seals, and the Naval Special Warfare Group Task Force KBAR. He explains his amazingly positive view of the world and philosophy of team collaboration and information sharing, which he calls "The Gouge," with our host and in his book of the same name.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com
#179: Admiral Mike Manazir is a retired US Navy Admiral who is a Top Gun fighter pilot and instructor who commanded the aircraft carrier the USS Nimitz, an F-14 squadron, and a Carrier Strike Group. He completed 15 overseas deployments, qualified in the F-14 and the F/A-18 and has flown 3,750 fighter hours with 1,240 arrested landings on multiple aircraft carriers. He also completed five tours in the Pentagon culminating in his role as the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Warfighting and he is now an executive with a Fortune 100 aerospace and defense company. On the show Admiral Manazir shares his story from attending the US Naval Academy, to the split second decision of having to eject out of a jet, to commanding an aircraft carrier in a typhoon, and much more. For more on his bestselling books, newsletter, and much more check out mikemanazir.com amazon, and all social platforms. Currently he has a Lead From the Heart Series book promotion going on that is posted in the link below. Enjoy the show! Lead From The Heart Promo:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6P57VHL?binding=paperback&qid=1724005240&sr=8-2&ref=dbs_dp_awt_sb_pc_tpbk
In this episode of Manufacturing an American Century, Matt chats with Mark Whitney, a retired U.S. Navy Admiral and now the Executive Director of the Virginia Digital Maritime Center at Old Dominion University. Mark talks about his transition from a 34-year naval career to leading efforts in modernizing Virginia's maritime industry in Hampton Roads. Matt and Mark dive into the hurdles that small and medium-sized businesses face in the defense sector, especially when securing steady contracts and navigating the complexities of the defense industrial base. Mark also highlights the importance of developing the workforce and adopting new technologies to keep the industry competitive, as AMCC experienced during its 2023 Virginia Roadshow. Mark's reflections are aligned with what we are seeing around the nation that crucial strategic planning and collaboration are needed for strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base. A clear message appears in our conversation: it will take a collective impact approach to keep American manufacturing strong in a rapidly changing world. Thanks again to Mark for joining for an excellent discussion!AMCC's podcast is made possible in part by the expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Associations. Are you part of an association also looking to produce a podcast? Let us get you in touch with Mike.Thank you to the Economic Development Administration for their partnership in producing this podcast. This podcast was partly prepared using Federal funds under award 3070145 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.Participants:Mark Whitney, Executive Director, Virginia Digital Maritime CenterMatt Bogoshian: Executive Director, American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative and podcast host.Key Ideas:Challenges for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): The discussion highlights the difficulties SMEs face in securing stable defense contracts, which can inhibit their ability to invest in technology and workforce development.Workforce Development: Mark emphasizes the need to inspire and train the next generation of workers, breaking down the stigma that manufacturing jobs are a last resort.Importance of Strategic Planning and Relationship Building: Mark gets at the immediate need for long-term strategic planning and collaboration among stakeholders to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base.Adopting New Technologies: Mark advocates for the integration of new technologies within the maritime industry to maintain competitiveness and efficiency.Links to Learn More:Find Mark on Linkedin.Learn more about the Virginia Digital Maritime Center.Learn about VDMC's partners including:ODU's Office of Enterprise Research and InnovationVirginia Regional Maritime Training System Virginia Ship Repair AssociationFollow AMCC on Linkedin.Find Matt on Linkedin.Visit our website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first.” –Matthew Jacobson Our parents are like our first influencers. They were there before social media, showing us how to navigate life. Host Julia discusses how our parents shape our views on pretty much everything—money, relationships, education, and life. She shares personal stories of growing up and the advice she was given. She shares behaviors that children learn from parents, both positive and negative. Work ethics, social skills, and handling stress, are all connected to how you grew up. Kids who grow up in a nurturing environment tend to score higher on exams. Parents who shelter their kids from tough life lessons often end up with anxious adult children. In the second segment, Julia describes her dad's experience as a “Navy brat”, moving constantly to different states and countries because his father was a four-star Navy Admiral working with Henry Kissinger. He was resilient and adaptable, traits that continue to inspire Julia. She illustrates the different parenting styles with authoritative, yet loving, being the most balanced. We owe a lot to our parents—not just for raising us, but for shaping the way we think, act, and see the world. So, next time they're giving us advice, maybe we'll listen a little closer… or at least pretend to. “To the world, you're just one person, but to your parents, you are the world.” Follow us: https://www.starstyleradio.com/expressyourselfteenradio • https://www.facebook.com/ExpressYourselfTeenRadio/ • https://www.facebook.com/BTSYAcharity/ • https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfradio/ Sign up for FREE Newsletter: https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/
Tim Gallaudet is a retired Navy Admiral and Oceanographer. Gallaudet's afloat tours included Oceanographic Unit 5 aboard USNS Harkness, USS Peleliu, and USS Kitty Hawk. During these tours, Gallaudet served in Operations Southern Watch, Provide Promise, Sharp Guard, Deny Flight, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He also led management of the nation's fisheries, coastal resources and waterways, weather satellites, weather services, and environmental research as Deputy Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Today, he is the CEO of Ocean STL Consulting, a firm that is enabling public and private entities to explore USOs (unidentified submerged objects) and the ocean at large. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://lairdsuperfood.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://shopify.com/shawn https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://bubsnaturals.com - USE CODE "SHAWN" https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner Tim Gallaudet Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rear-admiral-tim-gallaudet-phd-us-navy-ret-b18185149 Ocean STL Consulting - https://www.oceanstl.com X - https://x.com/gallaudettim Podcast - https://www.coastalnewstoday.com/curator/adm-tim-gallaudet Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New U.S. women's national soccer coach Emma Hayes seeks to restore US women's soccer glory at Paris 2024. Also, NBC's Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent Vicky Nguyen details a few deals to look out for to help you save this summer. Plus, the TODAY team celebrates the class of 2024 by honoring a college graduate from Dylan Dreyer's alma mater, Rutgers University. And, social media star Shannon Doherty gives some fun and easy DIY décor and activities to do with the family over the holiday weekend.
Patrick discusses Former Navy Chief Oceanographer and Retired Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet's comments on The Big Thing with Kristian Harloff. USO = Unidentified Submerged Object
In this episode I have special guest Mike Manazir on the show. Mike has a new book that is fantastic called How to Lead to Win. Mike is a graduater ofr Top Gun and commaned an F-14 squadron, the USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier, and a Carrier Strike Group.Mike retired as a Two-Star Admiral and is now an executive for a Fortune 100 aerospace and defense company. You can find all about Mike at http://www.mikemanazir.com/
Do you see trouble as a negative? Most people do. But what if our problems lead us to greater blessings and a higher purpose? Our guest is a retired U.S. Navy Admiral and currently the 62nd Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. He joins Janet for a powerful discussion about finding your God-given purpose in the middle of life’s most troubling times!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Navy Admiral updates plans to drain Red Hill fuel tanks; Hawaii County discusses the fifth anniversary of the Kīlauea East Rift Zone Eruption; 'Museum Confidential' host shares the process of creating content for the popular podcast
It's almost an all-Navy show as Host Dave Schlom talks to Liliana Villarreal, Director of the Artemis II landing and recovery Director and US Naval aviator Lt.Thomas Logan about joint efforts between NASA and the Department of Defense to safely recover the four Artemis II astronauts when they return from the first lunar mission in over 50 years.
Check out my interview with Admiral Mike Franken and learn more about what it is like being an Admiral in the Navy.
Today we kick off Back History Month 2023 with celebration of black women in the military. Deeply Rooted Planting Roots Deputy Director of Publishing, Kelli Baker is joined this week by Patricia Dorsey, a retired military wife of 32 years. Pat and Kelli dig into the history, impact and contributions of black women in the US military. They takes us through the ranks from Army Cadet, Emily Jazmin Tatum Perez to Navy Admiral, Michelle Howard a four star General and several others who have paved they way. This is an episode you do not want to miss!!! Then join us on our social media channel or on our website where we celebrate women in the military all year long.
Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85Rachel Parker @RaichetPSean Diller @SeanDillerCO Opening Statement - 2min 45 secTrue False - 13 min 15 secYeah ... NO - 26 min 40 secMid Term Check In - 49 min TRUE OR FALSE - Climate activists with “Just Stop Oil” throwing soup on a priceless work of art was low key brillianthttps://twitter.com/damiengayle/status/1580864210741133312?s=20&t=DgeaKW1bq-hHwYYW4svXaQBest things to throw on something? Yeah… NOEric Schmitt was born to followhttps://twitter.com/TheHeartlandPOD/status/1580921223927644162?s=20&t=SolFnJrWPSTuTJ8UUQYI3gBonus: ALEX JONES OWES A BILLION $Oof, the judge: “willful non-compliance” in the discovery process. (I would like the attorney to talk about what an appeals process for a default judgment looks like, please).https://www.npr.org/2021/11/15/1055864452/alex-jones-found-liable-for-defamation-in-sandy-hook-hoax-caseMIDTERM DECISION DESK CHECK INQuick rundown - according to Cook Political Report of the ratings of all of the close raceshttps://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratingsBTW Missouri in that list is in the SOLID R ratingEasy way to understand this race - if you are a Missouri voter, w/o using your computer or phone at all, just right now, can you tell me the name of the Republican running against Tammy Duckworth in Illinois https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/senate/MO and IL are basically statistical flips of each otherGrassley in a tight race against former U.S. Navy Admiral https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2022/10/15/iowa-us-senate-race-chuck-grassley-mike-franken-poll-election/69562063007/Picked three states that are good snapshots of national trendsIf the polling and predictions hold appears there will be a LOT of ticket splitting, or at least folks who vote in one race but perhaps not anotherWisconsin Senate and Governor's RaceRon Johnson (R) v. Mandela Barnes (D)https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/senate/wisconsin/Tony Evers (D) v. Tim Michels (R)https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/governor/wisconsin/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/laura-kelly-ap-donald-trump-pennsylvania-democrats-b2173311.htmlGeorgia Senate and Governor's RaceRapheal Warnock (D) v. Herschel Walker (R)https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/senate/georgia/Brian Kemp (R) v. Stacey Abrams (D)https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/governor/georgia/Kansas: Laura Kelly doing well: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/governor/kansas/FiveThirtyEight gives Senate Dem candidate Mark Holland a >1 in 100 chance of beating out Jerry Moran. Tim Ryan doing better than Nan Whaley (governor, D) in polls: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3685481-ryan-vance-locked-in-dead-heat-in-ohio-senate-race-poll/
Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85Rachel Parker @RaichetPSean Diller @SeanDillerCO Opening Statement - 2min 45 secTrue False - 13 min 15 secYeah ... NO - 26 min 40 secMid Term Check In - 49 min TRUE OR FALSE - Climate activists with “Just Stop Oil” throwing soup on a priceless work of art was low key brillianthttps://twitter.com/damiengayle/status/1580864210741133312?s=20&t=DgeaKW1bq-hHwYYW4svXaQBest things to throw on something? Yeah… NOEric Schmitt was born to followhttps://twitter.com/TheHeartlandPOD/status/1580921223927644162?s=20&t=SolFnJrWPSTuTJ8UUQYI3gBonus: ALEX JONES OWES A BILLION $Oof, the judge: “willful non-compliance” in the discovery process. (I would like the attorney to talk about what an appeals process for a default judgment looks like, please).https://www.npr.org/2021/11/15/1055864452/alex-jones-found-liable-for-defamation-in-sandy-hook-hoax-caseMIDTERM DECISION DESK CHECK INQuick rundown - according to Cook Political Report of the ratings of all of the close raceshttps://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratingsBTW Missouri in that list is in the SOLID R ratingEasy way to understand this race - if you are a Missouri voter, w/o using your computer or phone at all, just right now, can you tell me the name of the Republican running against Tammy Duckworth in Illinois https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/senate/MO and IL are basically statistical flips of each otherGrassley in a tight race against former U.S. Navy Admiral https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2022/10/15/iowa-us-senate-race-chuck-grassley-mike-franken-poll-election/69562063007/Picked three states that are good snapshots of national trendsIf the polling and predictions hold appears there will be a LOT of ticket splitting, or at least folks who vote in one race but perhaps not anotherWisconsin Senate and Governor's RaceRon Johnson (R) v. Mandela Barnes (D)https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/senate/wisconsin/Tony Evers (D) v. Tim Michels (R)https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/governor/wisconsin/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/laura-kelly-ap-donald-trump-pennsylvania-democrats-b2173311.htmlGeorgia Senate and Governor's RaceRapheal Warnock (D) v. Herschel Walker (R)https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/senate/georgia/Brian Kemp (R) v. Stacey Abrams (D)https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/governor/georgia/Kansas: Laura Kelly doing well: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/governor/kansas/FiveThirtyEight gives Senate Dem candidate Mark Holland a >1 in 100 chance of beating out Jerry Moran. Tim Ryan doing better than Nan Whaley (governor, D) in polls: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3685481-ryan-vance-locked-in-dead-heat-in-ohio-senate-race-poll/
Mike Shelton is a retired Navy Admiral who had a 40-year career on active duty followed by over a decade of corporate leadership experience. He is the author of West Point Admiral, which details his journey graduating from West Point (that will make sense in the interview!) through his time in Viet Nam, his later Naval experience, and what he learned in his time in corporate America. Mike gives us some great leadership lessons and tips on how to get the most from your team. Be sure to go to his website to order the book and use the codeword you hear in the interview.
“Frogmen” was the nickname given to the members of the newly formed Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) during World War II. Their fellow service members called them “Half Fish, Half Nuts”. They were the predecessors of today's Navy SEAL teams. George Morgan The history of the formation of these special units is the subject of a new book by award winning journalist & author Andrew Dubbins. It is called “Into Enemy Waters; a World War II Story of the Demolition Divers Who Became the Navy SEALs”. Much of the book is based upon the personal experiences of one of the last living original Frogmen George Morgan. Draper Kaufman is credited as the being the “father of the Navy SEALs”. Although the son of a Navy Admiral, Kaufman was denied a commission from the Naval Academy due to poor eyesight. He volunteered with the American Ambulance Corps in France prior to the US entering the war. He then volunteered with the Royal British Navy where he gained valuable experience defusing bombs during the London blitz. When Admiral Nimitz asked Draper why he wasn't in the US Navy, He replied that our Navy didn't want him because of his eyesight. Nimitz resolved THAT issue immediately. The Frogmen of UDT would see action in some of the most famous battles of World War II including D-Day, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and even the waters of Tokyo Bay gathering intelligence for an invasion that never took place. Very often they would swim long distances to the enemy beaches armed with only a knife, their demolition tools and their bravery. Dubbins shares the creativity Kaufman and the original Frogmen used in developing techniques and tools, versions of which are still in use today. Kaufman insisted on recruiting strong swimmers as he felt it was easier to train a man to use explosives than to swim. Upon reflection, George Morgan jokes that it was probably a mistake he told the recruiter he was a lifeguard. George also shares firsthand accounts of the terror of war and bravery of his fellow UDT Frogmen. TAKEAWAY: It took a particular type of bravery for George Morgan to help Andrew on this project. It caused him to recall bad memories that he had been trying to forget for decades.
In today's episode, we are joined by Ted LeClair, ⭐️⭐️ Navy Admiral and Deputy Commander of Naval Special Forces, Ted LeClair. Topics Covered: Wealth Management What is the greatest task in life and why Plato's view on it stands the test of time Understanding how you operate in an optimal manner. What are the various personality tests to take in order to better understand ourselves What is the Kolbe Index and why the 36 questions in it are important The different parts of the brain that will activate for Fear or Instinct Do you know what your love language is? Mastering the growth in between self-criticism and self-hate Why success and failure are not equally in distance from one another. Website & Social: Navy Bio Ted's Wealth Management Firm Join us this December at our Festival! Use code HDYHPOD25 and enjoy a weekend filled with world class biohacking products, health experts, movement and connection. Learn more at http://howdoyouhealthfest.com/
Join me as I talk to my special guest, Rear Admiral Dick Ginman (retired), about his very interesting life as a career Naval officer before his second career with the Department of Defense, where he held some very high responsibility positions, overseeing billions of dollars in spending! He is impressive to me not only for his accomplishments, but for how he found a passion for business early and was able to integrate that into his military career.If you've ever wondered what it was like to spend weeks or months aboard a submarine, then you definitely want to listen in. You may be surprised like I was at what we learn!Mixed in that interesting career journey is Dick's amazing family, a lifetime love of golf, which continues today...Dick plays golf 6-7 days a week! Learn about his travels to so many interesting places, a pretty good knowledge of bourbon, crossword puzzles and a heart for the National Institute for the Blind, where he currently serves on the Board. All together, we have quite an interesting show today!
Hey Nakama! On today's episode we will be discuss One Piece Chapter 1052. Within this chapter we have the appearance of Gastino in the cover story, the Gorosei still hunt Nico Robin, Hawkin's 1% survival rate, Luffy & Zoro wake up, Ashura & Izo have passed, New bounties, and the imminent arrival of Green Bull the Navy Admiral. Beefy chapter to say the least. We hope to see you all and can't wait to hear from you! Move love and happiness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatonepiecetalk/support
Last year 100K Americans died from a drug overdose. Several years ago, (Ret.) Navy Admiral and former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sandy Winnefeld's son overdosed and died while in college. Adm. Winnefeld and his wife Mary directed their grief toward finding solutions to this epidemic. They founded the SAFE Project and together with Navy veteran and CEO Jeff Horwitz they are showing cities, campuses, and military vets how to stop OD deaths ... and it's not just telling them to get clean. They offer some surprisingly candid and raw advice for addicts in the grips of addiction.Find more information and resources from the SAFE Project here:https://www.safeproject.usSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary Admiral Hernando Wills Velez (Twitter) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence in Colombia. He is the former professional head of the Colombian Navy. What You'll Learn Intelligence What it is like to be the head of an entire Navy Intelligence from the point of view of a senior military officer The unique set of challenges Colombia faces – insurgents, terrorists, paramilitaries, drug-cartels, etc. The role intelligence played in the daring Operation Jacque Reflections The blessings and curses of geography Capacity building in organizations And much, much more… Episode Notes To hear more about his remarkable career as former professional head of the Colombian Navy, and to discuss Colombia and intelligence, Andrew sat down with Admiral Hernando Wills Vélez. Colombia and its navy must reckon with a unique combination of challenges – including Marxist insurgents, right-wing paramilitaries, drug cartels, crime syndicates, and a vast and diverse territory. To sum up, it is a remarkably fascinating case-study for the role intelligence might play. Admiral Wills was also the commander of the Pacific Fleet, head of the Colombian Coast Guard, and a former aide de camp to the President of Colombia. His father was a career military officer who served in the Korean War with the Colombian Navy. He is an NDU graduate. And… “Operation Jacque.” This episode coincides with a pop-up exhibit at our museum on a 2008 Colombian intelligence-led operation to rescue 15 hostages held for many years by the FARC, a Marxist guerilla group who were involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and terrorism. 3 Americans and 12 Colombians were rescued, including a candidate for the Colombian presidency. Bottom line: all the hostages were freed from deep within the rainforest without a single shot being fired. Intelligence baby, intelligence. Quote of the Week "Time goes so fast. I joined the Navy when I was 15 years old, very young. I finished high school. in the Naval academy. And then you start your regular business as a young lieutenant in ships and destroyers and positions on land. And all of a sudden, you see yourself as an admiral. I mean, it's a crazy thing…[then] I had the privilege to be selected by the president to lead the Columbia Navy." – former Head of Columbia's Navy Admiral Hernando Wills. Resources Headline Resource “Operation Jacque,” International Spy Museum, Spring-Summer 2022 Books Colombia: A Concise Contemporary History, M. Larosa & G. Mejía (R&L, 2017) Out of Captivity: Surviving 1967 Days in the Colombian Jungle, M. Gonsalves, et al. (W. Morrow, 2009) Beginner Articles Colombia Profile – Timeline, BBC (2018) Colombia – CIA World Factbook, CIA (2022) Colombia Marks One Year Anniversary of Jaque, Reuters (2009) Colombia – Navy, Global Security (n.d.) Articles Anchoring the Caribbean: The Colombian Navy, W. Mills, Stable Seas (2021) Colombia & Operation Jacque, L. Collins, Modern War Institute (2021) Plan Colombia and the U.S. Army's 7th Special Forces Group, K. Higgins, Taylor Francis (2021) Plan Colombia: Effectiveness & Costs, D. Mejía, Brookings (2016) Globalization & FARC, J. Forero, USAWC (2013) FARC: A Portrait of Insurgent Intelligence, J. Gentry & D. Spencer, INS (2010) Videos FARC Hostage Rescue Video – Operation Jacque, CBS (2008) Primary Sources Revocation of Terrorist Designation for FARC, A. Blinken, State (2021) Plan Colombia – Staff Trip Report, Senate Foreign Relations Committee (2005) Plan Colombia, U.S. Role – Hearing, House Subcommittee on the W. Hemisphere (2000) NSC 1 – Carter Panama Canal Directive (1977) Letter to U.S. Senators From Carter – Panama Canal (1977) *Wildcard Resource* One Hundred years of Solitude (novel), Embrace of the Serpent (movie), or Adventures of an Orchid Hunter (travel memoir) – take your pick!
In this podcast episode, We speak to Paul A. Sohl (CEO, Florida High Tech Corridor Council) about his time in the US Navy, his background in the technology sector, and his role in the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. He shares his rise to two-star Admiral and lessons he learned along the way. He gives us his recipe for developing as a leader and some tips for emerging leaders. Paul takes us through his thought process and strategy to get through challenges and times of change and what the future looks like for the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. To get in touch with Paul, visit his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsohl For information on the Florida High Tech Corridor Council: https://floridahightech.com This episode is sponsored by The Home Team of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-leadership-void/support
Lessons From The Front is still on hiatus as we prepare for Carry The Load's Memorial May. We wanted to give you a glimpse at the conversations to come, so here's a bonus episode from our upcoming conversation with retired United States Navy Admiral Pat Walsh on the Ukraine, Russia and how lessons from World War I may provide insight into the future of their conflict.Carry The Load is proud to share these stories of 1% who answered the call to serve. Founded by Veteran U.S. Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry The Load started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Today, it has grown to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation's heroes every day. To learn more about our mission, visit CarryTheLoad.org.
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic
A former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his family were not immune to the overdose epidemic. Retired four-star Navy Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld has become an influential advocate to end overdoses after the loss of his 19-year-old son, Jonathan. He and his wife, Mary, started the Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic, or SAFE Project, a non-profit, that much like Emily's Hope, is working toward ending stigma, preventing overdoses, and getting people the help they need. Admiral Winnefeld shares Jonathan's story, the mission of SAFE Project, and what action he believes the U.S. needs to take to end the suffering caused by the astronomical number of overdose deaths. Details on SAFE Project:WebsiteFacebookInstagramUSA Today Op. Ed. by Admiral James Winnefeld Jr. USA Today Op Ed. by James "LJ" Winnefeld IIISupport the show (https://www.emilyshope.foundation/donate-2)
LEARNING FROM A PROFESSIONAL TODAY At the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, the graduating class of 2014 was honored with an amazing commencement address. The speaker that day was Navy Admiral William H. McRaven, ninth commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command. A heavily decorated Navy SEAL, he offered life lessons that were simple yet profound in a mere 20 minutes. Near the beginning of his talk,[3] he shared a line that was inspired by the university's slogan, “What starts here changes the world”: Tonight, there are almost 8,000 students graduating from UT. That great paragon of analytical rigor, Ask.com, says that the average American will meet 10,000 people in his or her lifetime. That's a lot of folks. But if every one of you changed the lives of just 10 people and each one of those folks changed the lives of another 10 people—just 10—then in five generations—125 years—the class of 2014 will have changed the lives of 800 million people. Eight hundred million people—think of it—over twice the population of the United States. Go one more generation and you can change the entire population of the world—8 billion people. Immediately, he provided the purpose of his talk by highlighting that every person has value. He implied that all of us can make a big impact or perhaps even change the world. He then continued with 10 life lessons: If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. If you want to change the world, find someone to help you paddle. If you want to change the world, measure individuals by the size of their heart, not the size of their flippers. If you want to change the world, get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward. If you want to change the world, don't be afraid of the circuses. If you want to change the world, sometimes you have to slide down the obstacle head first. If you want to change the world, don't back down from the sharks. If you want to change the world, you must be your very best in the darkest moment. If you want to change the world, start singing when you're up to your neck in mud. If you want to change the world, don't ever, ever ring the bell. These life lessons are so very simple yet so very elegant. There is nothing fancy. Just honest insights that hit you in the gut and will resonate long after.
Ashamed to show his face in Astoria after causing the loss of the biggest passenger liner on the West Coast, Thomas Doig slunk away to South America and remade himself as a military man. (Columbia River Bar, Clatsop County; 1870s) (For text and pictures, see http://offbeatoregon.com/1408c.300.great-republic-wreck.html)
Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Congressman Ronny Jackson. Ronny represents the 13th Congressional District for the state of Texas, he is a retired Navy Admiral and former White House Physician. The guys discuss the disastrous policies that have been put into place under the Biden administration, the Department of Justice targeting school board meetings, the United States exit from Afghanistan, and his plans to take back America once Republicans have regained the House of Representatives in 2022.
On a golf course in the summer of 88 at Subic Bay Naval Base, Philippine Islands, a Navy Admiral golfs with a simple petty officer. By design, Navy reserve 3rd class petty officers and Admirals don't generally mix and mingle with one another, but in this story they did. If you would like to see the video version of this episode go to this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P7vEWwMs1Y&t=1029s or search "Papa Ffej Archive Project" on YouTube. If you'd like to archive your life or the life of a loved one, either call our Yo Stevo voicemail at (425) 200-HAYS (4297) or email us at podcast@HappyLife.Studio.The song we use in this episode is "If These Walls Could Speak" by Amy Grant. We don't own any rights.This podcast was recorded on location at Ti Voglio Bene Bed and Breakfast. Mention Happy Life Studios and get a 10% discount.Webpage: NewRichmondBedAndBreakfast.comPhone: (715) 977-0249Contact us:Email: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioVoicemail: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lolFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudiosInstagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_StudiosTwitter: www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudiosYouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysIf you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to PO Box 102 Maple Valley, WA 98038
LIVING THE MIRACLES: A SAILOR'S LIFE IN THE NUCLEAR POWER AGE by Albert Lee KellnAl Kelln's twenty-seven miracles will inspire the reader. The son of German speaking immigrants left the aftermath of the Depression in Oklahoma to become a Naval officer and nuclear propulsion engineer.His years at U.S. Naval Academy (class of 1952) prepared him for destroyer and diesel submarine deployments to the Korean War. Surviving several close calls, the author trained in Admiral Rickover's Nuclear Power School.Early exploratory voyages under the ice to the Arctic Ocean on nuclear submarine USS Skate allowed him to be the first person to have flown over, stood at, and gone under the ice at the North Pole.Kelln served in the construction and subsequent operation of four nuclear submarines. Admiral Rickover made him the Chief Engineer of Aircraft Carrier Enterprise CVAN for its operations in the Mediterranean, its circumnavigation of the world, and shipyard overhaul.With humor, the author shares poignant meetings with John Eisenhower, the Queen of Greece, and ruffians at Holy Loch, Scotland.After retirement, Admiral Kelln founded the Naval Submarine League and several Christian endeavors, including a Pregnancy Center. He and his wife, Cecily, live in Llano, Texas and continue their teaching ministries.www.kellnbooks.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Living-MIRACLES-Sailors-Nuclear-Power-ebook/dp/B07X4JSPCR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Living+the+Miracles+Albert+Lee+Kelln&qid=1630592819&s=books&sr=1-1http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/akelinfr.mp3 BECOMING THE ADMIRAL'S WIFE: A DUAL MEMOIR OF A CALLED PAIR by Cecily Watson KellnIn this confessional memoir, Cecily Watson Kelln leaves the comforts of her childhood "Cackleberry Farm" to face womanhood fraught with struggles to find love and security. Divorce, rejection, and despair try to knock her down. But her mother's exemplary Christian faith keeps her full of hope.This true story involves travel and adventures, such as the Peace Corps, cold winter in a tent, and a psychedelic baptism. Becoming the Admiral's Wife is a beautiful testimony of the author's search to know God, and how she eventually finds Him in several dramatic encounters with Jesus Christ. By God's mercy and grace, she ultimately meets the loving Christian man who becomes her husband. With inserted excerpts of his fast-track career in the early years of the nuclear Navy, the book illustrates the power of Christ-centered marriage and inspires readers to patiently trust in God's divine plan for their own lives.Cecily Watson Kelln was raised in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to be a proper debutante. However after college and Peace Corps (Peru), Cecily flung herself into the culture of the 1970s and accrued momentum for enough failed marriages to create a juicy memoir. But while on vacation in Fort Lauderdale, the Hound of Heaven, Jesus Christ Himself, culminated His dogged pursuit of her until she fell prostrate before Him to accept Him as her Lord and Savior.Over the years, Cecily became a student of the Bible. Finally content to be single, Cecily moved to rural Virginia to care for her widowed mother. In an unexpected encounter, Cecily was introduced to her "new best friend," a retired Navy Admiral. They met at a square dance class. They courted and were united a year later in a Christian marriage. Her life story memoir had a new, happy set of chapters with plenty of innovative endeavors as the couple got involved in Christian ministries and moved steadily westward from Virginia.Cecily has three grown children and eight grandchildren. She and her husband, Albert Lee Kelln, also the author of his own memoir, "Living the MIRACLES: A Sailor's Life in the Nuclear Power Age," live on a little farm with animals, water tanks, and solar panels in the Texas Hill Country.www.kellnbooks.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Admirals-Wife-Memoir-Called/dp/1737525542/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Becoming+the+Admiral%27s+Wife%3A+A+Dual+Memoir+of+a+Called+Pair+Proisle+Publishing&qid=1630282972&sr=8-1http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/ceckelinfr.mp3
Former George W. Bush Chief of Staff Andy Card recalls the day he whispered in President Bush's ear, “A second plane hit the second tower. America is under attack.” CNBC's Ylan Mui takes a look at the long-term medical issues and health problems impacting the first responders who worked at Ground Zero. CNBC's Eamon Javers explores cyber attacks, the new terror threats facing our national security, something airport pat downs and watch lists won't prevent. 19-year-old Claudia Szurkowski was still in utero when her father died in the 9/11 attacks, she never got to meet him, but she says she still talks to him every day. Retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis recalls his experience at the Pentagon when one of the hijacked planes hit it on 9/11. Plus, host Shepard Smith reflects on September 10, 2001, the day before the attacks, and a world without either the Department of Homeland Security or the TSA.
BECOMING THE ADMIRAL'S WIFE: A DUAL MEMOIR OF A CALLED PAIR by Cecily Watson KellnIn this confessional memoir, Cecily Watson Kelln leaves the comforts of her childhood "Cackleberry Farm" to face womanhood fraught with struggles to find love and security. Divorce, rejection, and despair try to knock her down. But her mother's exemplary Christian faith keeps her full of hope.This true story involves travel and adventures, such as the Peace Corps, cold winter in a tent, and a psychedelic baptism. Becoming the Admiral's Wife is a beautiful testimony of the author's search to know God, and how she eventually finds Him in several dramatic encounters with Jesus Christ. By God's mercy and grace, she ultimately meets the loving Christian man who becomes her husband. With inserted excerpts of his fast-track career in the early years of the nuclear Navy, the book illustrates the power of Christ-centered marriage and inspires readers to patiently trust in God's divine plan for their own lives.Cecily Watson Kelln was raised in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to be a proper debutante. However after college and Peace Corps (Peru), Cecily flung herself into the culture of the 1970s and accrued momentum for enough failed marriages to create a juicy memoir. But while on vacation in Fort Lauderdale, the Hound of Heaven, Jesus Christ Himself, culminated His dogged pursuit of her until she fell prostrate before Him to accept Him as her Lord and Savior.Over the years, Cecily became a student of the Bible. Finally content to be single, Cecily moved to rural Virginia to care for her widowed mother. In an unexpected encounter, Cecily was introduced to her "new best friend," a retired Navy Admiral. They met at a square dance class. They courted and were united a year later in a Christian marriage. Her life story memoir had a new, happy set of chapters with plenty of innovative endeavors as the couple got involved in Christian ministries and moved steadily westward from Virginia.Cecily has three grown children and eight grandchildren. She and her husband, Albert Lee Kelln, also the author of his own memoir, "Living the MIRACLES: A Sailor's Life in the Nuclear Power Age," live on a little farm with animals, water tanks, and solar panels in the Texas Hill Country.www.kellnbooks.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Admirals-Wife-Memoir-Called/dp/1737525542/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Becoming+the+Admiral%27s+Wife%3A+A+Dual+Memoir+of+a+Called+Pair+Proisle+Publishing&qid=1630282972&sr=8-1http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/ceckelinfr.mp3 LIVING THE MIRACLES: A SAILOR'S LIFE IN THE NUCLEAR POWER AGE by Albert Lee KellnAl Kelln's twenty-seven miracles will inspire the reader. The son of German speaking immigrants left the aftermath of the Depression in Oklahoma to become a Naval officer and nuclear propulsion engineer.His years at U.S. Naval Academy (class of 1952) prepared him for destroyer and diesel submarine deployments to the Korean War. Surviving several close calls, the author trained in Admiral Rickover's Nuclear Power School.Early exploratory voyages under the ice to the Arctic Ocean on nuclear submarine USS Skate allowed him to be the first person to have flown over, stood at, and gone under the ice at the North Pole.Kelln served in the construction and subsequent operation of four nuclear submarines. Admiral Rickover made him the Chief Engineer of Aircraft Carrier Enterprise CVAN for its operations in the Mediterranean, its circumnavigation of the world, and shipyard overhaul.With humor, the author shares poignant meetings with John Eisenhower, the Queen of Greece, and ruffians at Holy Loch, Scotland.After retirement, Admiral Kelln founded the Naval Submarine League and several Christian endeavors, including a Pregnancy Center. He and his wife, Cecily, live in Llano, Texas and continue their teaching ministries.www.kellnbooks.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Living-MIRACLES-Sailors-Nuclear-Power-ebook/dp/B07X4JSPCR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Living+the+Miracles+Albert+Lee+Kelln&qid=1630592819&s=books&sr=1-1http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/akelinfr.mp3
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Byron Callan of Capital Alpha Partners discusses the week ahead, and in an exclusive interview French Navy Rear Adm. Marc Aussedat, the commander of France’s carrier strike group aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Arabian Gulf who also commands Combined Task Force 50, discusses the multinational mission in the region with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.
Major General Craig Whelden retired after 30 years in the US Army. He became the youngest general in the United States Army and then combined with another nine years, As a senior executive with the SES within the U.S. Marine Corps. Now he's a fortune 500 global speaker and an international bestselling author of Leadership, The art of inspiring people to be their best. In this episode we hack in to Craig wealth of leadership experience including: The parallels of leading in the military to any other organization The importance and power of Virtual Mentorship The characteristics of Character Humility is not thinking less of yourself - It's thinking of yourself less! Join our Tribe at https://leadership-hacker.com Music: " Upbeat Party " by Scott Holmes courtesy of the Free Music Archive FMA Transcript: Thanks to Jermaine Pinto at JRP Transcribing for being our Partner. Contact Jermaine via LinkedIn or via his site JRP Transcribing Services Find out more about Craig below: Craig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-whelden/ Craig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraigWhelden Craig Website: https://craigwhelden.com Craig's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Inspiring-People-Their-Best-ebook/dp/B07NKFQJC8 Full Transcript Below: ----more---- Steve Rush: Some call me Steve, dad, husband or friend. Others might call me boss, coach or mentor. Today you can call me The Leadership Hacker. Thanks for listening in. I really appreciate it. My job as the leadership hacker is to hack into the minds, experiences, habits and learning of great leaders, C-Suite executives, authors and development experts so that I can assist you developing your understanding and awareness of leadership. I am Steve Rush and I am your host today. I am the author of Leadership Cake. I am a transformation consultant and leadership coach. I cannot wait to start sharing all things leadership with you. Major General Craig Whelden is the special guest on today's show. After 30 years in the army, he became the youngest general in the United States Army. Combined with another nine years, he was a member of the senior executive service with the U.S. Marine Corps. Now he's a fortune 500 global speaker and an international bestselling author. But before we get a chance to speak with Craig, it's The Leadership Hacker News. The Leadership Hacker News When as leaders, when we make decisions, it's really important to consider the impact before taking action, right? So not just focused on what you could expect to happen, but also scenario planning and using the Kickstarter of what if to think about the other possibilities and other things that could happen. And I now think that was the case for a sushi restaurant in Taiwan, when they were setting out on their latest marketing campaign, a two-day promotion offered free sushi for the customer, along with five of their friends. If they arrived at the restaurant and then name contained the characters of G U that's, G-U-I Y-U, which translates in Chinese to salmon. Its left Taiwanese officials completely unamused. Taiwan allows people to change their name officially up to three times. So now officials in Taiwan, as urge folks not to change the name to salmon after 150 people took the unusual move to get free sushi. Dozens of people have flocked to the government offices this week to change their name in a phenomenon dumb, salmon chaos. It comes after a sushi restaurant chain offered an all you can eat menu for any customer whose official ID card contain the name salmon. New salmon theme names reported in local media included Salmon Prince Meteor Salmon King, and Salmon fried Rice. Officials at the interior ministry said this kind of name change only a waste time and it causes a necessary paperwork. Chen Tsung-yen said that he'd earned the public to cherish these administrative resources. And he hopes that most people will be more rational about it. One college student jumped at the chance for free sushi, and now has a name that roughly translate to explosive good-looking salmon. Except I changed my name this morning to add the characters so that I could eat for free. He said we already ate more than 7,000 Taiwanese dollars, which is about £176 (pounds sterling), and another woman has changed their name to salmon and two of her friends did the same and therefore, we just change it back the following day and bizarrely still the Daily News reported that one resident had decided to add and record 36 new characters to his name. Most of them were seafood theme and these included characters for crab, lobster, mussels, just in case that restaurant run another campaign. So, the leadership lesson here is be careful in your communication and marketing and be careful what you wish for. They may have real severe unintended consequences, but one thing is for sure, they certainly got some publicity from their marketing campaign. The things folk will do for free meal, huh? That's been The Leadership Hacker News. If you have any interesting stories, please get in touch. Start of Podcast Steve Rush: Joining me on today's show is Major General Craig Wheldon. His leadership career started out as a boy scout and then 30 years later was a youngest general in the army. Further nine years, he was a senior executive with the Marine Corps. Now retired, He's a fortune 500 guest speaker and international best-selling author. Craig it's a super pleasure to have you on The Leadership Hacker Podcast. Major General Craig Whelden: Thanks Steve. I'm happy to be here. Steve Rush: So, for those of you who haven't had the opportunity to read Craig's book, Leadership: The Art of Inspiring People to Be Their Best. It's a real story of how Craig developed and evolved his leadership thinking and career across his army and his executive Marine Corps World. But Craig, for those that are listening in today for the first time, tell us a little bit about how that kind of came about and how you ended up as a Major General? Major General Craig Whelden: Yeah, as you said, at age 14, I was an Eagle Scout, which is kind of the top level in boy scouting. And it was an interesting climb for me. It was more about the journey than it was the destination, but when I got to the top and again, I'm at age 14, they said, okay, you've now reached the top of scouting. You need to start leading. And I really didn't know what they were talking about because at age 14 I hadn't really led anything. So, it was kind of a cold water on the face. And over the course of the next years into high school and to college, and then 30 years in the army, in the private sector for a while. And then back with the Marine Corps, my leadership journey evolved over many, many decades and about two and a half years ago, when my wife said I'm ready to move from Hawaii back to the Mainland, somebody asked me, what are you going to do next? And I said, well, what I'd really love to do is to give back to the next generation, those things that I have learned in the past four or five decades. And they said, well, you need to write a book. And I said, a book, are you kidding me? I was 67 years old. I'd never written a book before. And I thought I was a pretty fair writer. But this was a little bit intimidating, but to make a long story short, I wrote a book, I got the manuscript done and I then didn't know what to do with it. So, I hired an editor and I said, hey, I've got the outline of a book here. It's a 14-chapter book. And I'd like you to take a look at it and tell me what you think. And he did, and he said, nobody's going to read this. And I said, wow, that's another cold splash on the face. Why is that? And he said, that's because it's a memoir. It's the story of your life. And you are not famous and you are not infamous. You're not Boris Johnson. You're not Jack the ripper. If you were one of those two people, people would buy your book because of who you are, no matter how good the book was or isn't, wasn't. So, I said, well, that was not my intent. I did not intend to write a memoir. What do you suggest? And he said, you've got wonderful leadership nuggets buried in these stories that you tell, find them, pull them out, make them chapter titles, and then fold your stories underneath the support each one of them. So, I went through the manuscript with a yellow highlighter. I found all those leadership nuggets, as he liked to call them, I pulled them out and made them chapter titles. And then I folded my stories underneath them. After I did that, he said, all right, now tell me what the most important leadership trait is. And I said, well, I think it's a having strong character. And he said, well, then that should be chapter number one. And that's how character, the basic building block of great leaders became chapter one. Steve Rush: Awesome, I love that story. And how wrong was he? In so much as people weren't buying it because it's now an international bestseller. Available all over the world, and what I found when I read the book, Craig, is I felt like I was going on the evolution of your leadership career with you and also kind of experiencing some of the things that went alongside it. Major General Craig Whelden: Yeah, I saw it. I'm a storyteller. And I think storytelling is the best form of communication that one can have. It's time proven over thousands and thousands of years. That's how history has been recorded. And so, I wanted a book that made the leadership points that people could put in their pocket and take with them. But I also wanted them to get to the end of each chapter and want to start reading the next chapter, like a Tom Clancy book or a John Grisham book or a James Patterson book, something like that, something that was fun, fun to read. And so, I wrote it in that vein. Steve Rush: Great. So, throughout your military career, you've developed and learned and pivoted away, lots of different leadership experiences and leadership lessons. And we'll get into some of those in a moment, but I guess one of the things I want to kick around with you first of all, is that after having such a successful career in the army and retiring as Major General, you then moved into the Marine Corps as an executive director. How was that transition moving from an army general to, I guess, a public sector role? Major General Craig Whelden: Yeah, so I was a senior civilian. I was part of the, what they call in the United States, the senior executive service, which is kind of the civilian equivalent of being a General or an Admiral, but the Marine Corps is a special kind of culture. And it probably is for you all, the Royal Marine Corps. They like to think of themselves as a cut above the rest. There's a certain pride, but there's also a certain arrogance, I think, think of the Royal Marine Corps, think of the SAS. Think of the United States Marine Corps, think of a Delta Force and the Navy Seals and Army Rangers. Those are what most people think of as elite forces. And I would tell you that the United States Marine Corps thinks that they are an elite force. And I have to tell you that my nine years of experience with them, I would agree. I would not want to meet a United States Marine or even a Royal Marine on the battlefield if I was an adversary, because they are a very, very special breed. Someone once asked the question, how does an ordinary American become a United States Marine? And the answer is there are no ordinary Americans in the United States Marines. Steve Rush: Right, yeah. Major General Craig Whelden: But I found that, you know, the fact that I was a retired two-star Army General, almost didn't matter when I joined them, it took me about six or seven months for them to get comfortable enough to accept me as a member of their team. I had to demonstrate that I was worthy of their trust and that I could stand in their ranks. And I did that, but the first year was not rough, but it was an interesting ride. And from that point on, I felt like a good part of the team. I worked for six different three-star Generals and every single one of them were very, very different, but they were all magnificent leaders. Steve Rush: What was the most-stark difference from a leadership perspective between your experience in the Army and the Marine Corps? Major General Craig Whelden: Well, I like to tell people it's the same church, just a different pew. So, there's not a lot of difference between, there are some supered army leaders and a number of them. I referenced in my book because that's where I had most of my experiences obviously in 30 years in uniform, but the Marine Corps is small. They have less than 100 Generals and a about 25 senior executives. Everybody knows everybody else. There are a couple of major bases, one on the East Coast, one on the West Coast. And one in Japan that most Marines have been to, they are very adaptable to about any mission anywhere. They take great pride and being the 911 force for the nation, meaning that when the president of the United States says, I need somebody tonight. Then the United States Marine Corps says, send me. And the army is a little bit slower by design a little bit more ponderous. And oftentimes through history, the Marine Corps were the first ones in. Followed by the United States Army. And then they relieve the Marines so that they could go back onto the ships and go somewhere else. There are Marines floating around on amphibious ships all over the world. We have about 30 amphibious ships in the United States, Navy whose only purpose is to carry the Marines and their equipment to hotspots around the world and to take care of Americans and their interests. Steve Rush: Pretty interesting. Isn't it? And the fact that you probably are one of the very few people on the planet, that's got that lens from both perspectives. And I wonder, do you see that kind of transference between the armed forces in the U.S. a lot or not? Major General Craig Whelden: Yeah, you know, I don't know that. I mean, I don't know anybody who has had the kind of experience that I've had with two different militaries at the senior level. I had seven years as a General Officer in the Army and nine years as a senior executive for the Marine Corps. That's very, very unique. And again, I can't think of a single person that I'm aware of that has had a similar experience. So, I also was the chief of staff of a Navy joint task force when I was an Army General. So, I spent some time at sea in support of a four-star led Navy Admiral. And that was very interesting too. Again, they're all in the same church, they're all just in different pews. And each one of them brings a unique capability to the nation's needs just like your military does for you. Steve Rush: Hmm, and I suspect it's fairly similar in any military function across any jurisdiction in country across the world, but I've wondered what the reason is Craig, from your perspective, that armed forces don't share their leadership talent pool more? Major General Craig Whelden: We actually do that now. Back in the eighties, we didn't, and I tell a quick story, that's not in my book, but it's an interesting story. We went into Grenada, your listeners may remember when the United States went into Grenada, a little Island in the Caribbean because we had the Cubans. Back then in the eighties, we were concerned about the Soviet Union, the expansion of Communism. And obviously the Soviet Union was trying to get into Cuba in a big way in any Island that they could influence in the Caribbean. But Cuba was a proxy for the Soviet Union. So, we had the Cubans going into Grenada. We had an American University there that was at some risk. And we used as the pretext for the invasion of Grenada. The security of the American students at that university. And so, we went into a Grenada. It was a 1984, I believe. And an army ranger found himself on the outskirts of this university, looking for indirect fire, artillery fire in support of the attack that they were just about to do on this Cuban position. And he didn't have any artillery, but as he looked over his shoulder, he saw an U.S. Navy ship with guns on it, sitting out about two, three miles off the shore, but he had no means to communicate with them. So, he went to a payphone and he called Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he had been stationed. And he said, I'm in Grenada. This was on a payphone. I'm in Grenada, I need some artillery fire. I can see a Navy ship with guns on it, but I can't communicate to them. They then called the Navy in Norfolk, Virginia who contacted the ship. They gave them the grid coordinates and they got the Naval gunfire on the position. But that very strange way of getting the two services to work together made very, very clear to the United States, Congress, that we had something that was very broken. So, they passed a law called Goldwater Nichols Act in the mid-eighties that forced the military to work together much, much more closely. And I can tell you today, the joint forces we like to call it. The combined forces of all the services and maximizing the strengths of all of them and making them interconnected has been time tested since desert shield, desert storm, just five years after Goldwater Nichols was passed. And I'm very comfortable that all the, at least in the United States that all the military services work together. Today, you cannot become a General unless you have had a joint service job working with another service, you have to have that in your background, in your experience, or you are by law, not allowed to be selected for General. Steve Rush: That makes loads of sense. Doesn't it? So, one of the things that struck me when I read your book was you have this really clear and very thoughtful approach, which I found really quite deliberate to how you set your stall out and to lead others. And I wondered if that's something that came natural to you, or did you learn that from somebody else? Major General Craig Whelden: Well, I've got a chapter in my book about mentorship and I talk about four different kinds. Assigned, and what that means is, hey, I'm going to sign you to be John's mentor. The next one might be sought after, which is you seek to be the mentor of somebody else, or you seek to be mentored by somebody else. The third one would be self-appointed where I self-appoint myself to be your mentor. And the last one I like to call virtual. What does virtual mean? Virtual to me has been the most important. The one I have learned the most of. So, I want your listeners to imagine you're walking down a path, it's a dirt path in the woods. And on the path, there are rocks. The path represents your journey in life. The rocks represent the experiences that you have in your journey in your life. As you see each of the rocks, those that represent the good experiences and those that represent the bad experiences, pick them up, put them in your backpack and carry them with you on your journey. So that when you get to a personal experience of your own, that is similar to one you have observed in the past. You can apply the good things that you learned, and you can avoid the bad things that you observed. So, I call that virtual mentorship. And for me, that's been the most valuable means of learning about leaders, about leadership and about life that I can imagine. Walking down a journey, pick up those rocks along the way, put in your backpack. I've had more than a few experiences where I've said to myself, after observing a senior leader, do something, wow. I really like what I just saw. I hope that if I ever get into a position like that, that I'm just like that. On the other side, I've also had experiences where I've said, wow, if I ever become a senior leader like that, I hope I'm never like that. And I think it's important for people to remember those kinds of stark situations so that when they become, they have a sense of self-awareness when they become more senior, when they become older, they can say, yep, I've got a lot of ground that I've covered in my life, and I'm going to apply the techniques that really worked well. And I'm going to avoid the ones that did not work out so well. Steve Rush: I love that metaphor of the dirt path and the rocks, by the way, because I think we can all have an experience where we've collected rocks, that as serve us well, and also, we've learned from other people that have maybe done things not so well. Major General Craig Whelden: Absolutely. Steve Rush: So, one of the tools and techniques that you have in your kitbag as you were one of the early adopters of using psychometric tools in the military, such as Myers-Briggs and so forth. And I remember from reading in your book, you did that quite early in your career. How did that additional lens help you and the teams that you had provided different perspective on things? Major General Craig Whelden: For your listeners, Myers-Briggs is a personality test that you can find online. It's a M-Y-E R-S-B-R-I-G-G-S. You just type it into Google and you'll find it. It's a test that you can take in 30 to 40 minutes, it's very easy. And it gives you a sense for what kind of person you are, what is your personality? And they assign you a score that is a cluster of four different letters. I happen to be an I-S-T-J. Those are the four letters associated with my personality. And each of those letters stand for a component of my personality. I, as introvert S is sensing, T is thinking, J is judgmental. And when you look at the definition of what an ISTJ is, you get a very good sense for what kind of person this is, what kind of leader this person is and what their personal quirks might be. So, the value of taking Myers-Briggs and having your team take Myers-Briggs is that there are 16 different profiles in this test. And you want to make sure that you understand how other people on your team conduct themselves. And you want them to understand how you are. So, every time I went into a new organization, I would explain to them that I'm an ISTJ. And let me tell you the definition of an ISTJ. Now you know, you have a window into my soul. Steve Rush: Yeah. Major General Craig Whelden: You kind of know how I operate. And I would do that on a very, very first day that I was there and that if people were unfamiliar with Myers-Briggs, I'd set it up, so everybody could take the Myers-Briggs. The military uses that tool frequently. I've taken the Myers-Briggs in the military, probably half a dozen times over the past 40 years. And every single time I've taken that test, I turn out to be an ISTJ and it's a very useful tool. If everybody in my organization was just like me, it would be a very boring organization. I have to tell you, and we would not be able to maximize the strengths and minimize the weaknesses of everybody on the team. So, understanding how everybody's made up is a critical skill I think for leaders Steve Rush: Now as a Major General, you also would have led other Generals in the Army, and I'm interested to know whether or not as your leadership career progressed and the seniority of the people you were leading changed to having leading more senior leaders, if that dynamic for you changed dramatically, or was it just in yours, same church, different Pew? Major General Craig Whelden: So, when I was interviewed to be the executive director for Marine Corps forces Pacific in 2010, I went before a board of three people, two Generals, and a senior executive. And it was about a 30-minute interview. And when they got done, they asked me a question, which I've never forgotten. They asked me if you had just 30 seconds in an elevator to convince the selecting official, why you're the right person for this job? What would you say? And I thought about that for a moment. And I said, well, first of all, I would not go over my qualifications because I would have assumed that the individual would have read my resume and would understand my experiences. And I would know that I was technically capable of doing the job or otherwise I wouldn't be interviewing with them. So, what I would do is I would tell them the following, you can go out and find anybody. And I mean, anybody that has worked for me, worked with me, or I have worked for, and they will all say the same thing about Craig Whelden. That's what I said, now, why did I say that? I said that because over the course of many decades, working for other people, I found that some are near bipolar in their approach to leadership. They treat their seniors one way and they treat their subordinates a different way. And so too often, we discover that too late. And I wanted to make sure that the board understood that I'm an open book. What you see is what you get. And when you hire me, there are no surprises. Go talk to anybody in the planet. I have the confidence to be able to tell them that, hey, everybody's going to tell you the same thing about me. I don't treat, you know, a private one way and a General a different way. Steve Rush: You being your authentic self also means that you get authentic responses back, right? Major General Craig Whelden: That's exactly right. Having a great sense of self-awareness, who you are, where you came from. That's the reason I put character in the first chapter of my book. Character is this umbrella term, which encompasses a lot of characteristics like ambition, perseverance, self-awareness, empathy, humility, honesty, trust, integrity, charisma, and always taken responsibility of being a leader often while subordinating your own personal interests. I don't know if there's a Webster definition for this word, but there's an element of what we call grit, having grit. And I talk about that in my first chapter as well, when times get tough, you double down and you get focused to accomplish the mission. Steve Rush: And there've been many of those in your career, haven't there? Major General Craig Whelden: Had a few. Steve Rush: So, you were actually a Stone throw away from the Pentagon in the 9/11 tragedy that happened in the U.S. and I recall in reading that the amount of grit you had to pull out of the bag on that day, what was your experience of leading others in and around an environment of absolute chaos at that time? Major General Craig Whelden: For your listeners and for those who have not read the book. I was actually the Deputy Commander of U.S. Army Pacific in Hawaii on 9/11, but I was attending a conference in Washington DC, and it was a Stone's throw. It was right across the highway from the Pentagon. You could actually see the Pentagon from my hotel room window. We were in the basement attending this conference, basement conference room. And when the first plane hit the first tower somebody came in and told us that. And we didn't think a lot about it. Obviously, we were sad that an accident occurred, but we didn't know what the weather was like in New York City. And we assumed that it was an accident just like everybody else did. And then when the second plane hit the second tower, we all knew that something was amiss. So, we asked for the hotel where we were having the conference. We asked for them to bring a television into our conference room, so we could monitor the events in New York city. And we established contact with the Army operation center and the Pentagon, so we could keep track of what was going on, but it wasn't very much longer. In fact, it was only about 18 minutes after that second plane hit the tower, that there was a huge explosion over at the Pentagon. And we couldn't hear it because we are below ground. But when somebody ran in the room and said, hey, there's been an explosion at the Pentagon, we all ran outside. We saw this big black plume of smoke. My first instinct was to call my wife in Hawaii to let her know that I was okay. And I couldn't get through on a cell phone because everybody was trying to use their cell phone at that time. So, I ran upstairs. Obviously, the conference was over. I got on a landline from my hotel room. I could see the burning wreckage of the Pentagon from my window, and I called my wife. It was four o'clock in the morning in Hawaii. And I said, there's been an attack on the United States. Two airplanes have hit towers, the world trade center in New York. And something has occurred over at the Pentagon at the time. We didn't know it was an airplane and please call the Pacific Army Operation Center. Let them know that I'm okay. And then call my parents in Indiana and let them know I'm okay, because everybody thought I was in the Pentagon attending this meeting. But the host for the meeting was at ground zero. He had probably 45 people in the hotel as part of this conference, that would be dead today. Had they not scheduled the meeting on that day because his offices were right at the point of impact. And the two secretaries that he left there to man the phones were both killed. After I talked to my wife, I went over to the Pentagon. There was a chaotic scene. There were first responders coming from all corners, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, Federal, State, Local. There are many, many people showing up to try to do what they could to help. And I went to the fire chief for Arlington County who appeared to be in charge of putting the fire out. And I said, what do you need? I was a two-star General and I was in uniform. So, he could see that, and he said, I could use blocking and bracing material to hold the sides of the building up so that when we go in there to either rescue people or recover bodies, that building doesn't collapse on us. For your listeners, the Pentagon is the largest business building in the entire world. And it's five stories high, but it covers quite a bit of ground. There's 25,000 people that work in the Pentagon every day. And there's another three or 4,000 that visit the Pentagon every day. So, you could have upwards of 30,000 people in this one building at one time. I called the nearest Army Unit, which was the third infantry regiment nearby at Fort Myer, Virginia, again, for your listeners, that's the ceremonial unit for the army that puts on all the parades and so forth for the President of the United States. But they also have a wartime mission and they are very, very good at what they do. They have an engineer company in their organization, and I said, the Fire Chief can use help. You have an engineer company; can you bring down material that he could use for blocking embracing material? And they said, yes, they could. And about two hours later, I remember standing out on the grass in front of the hole, in the wall, the fire burned for almost two straight days. It was so hot and so spread out. So, it took a long time and I was standing next to an FBI Agent and Army trucks started rolling across the grass in front of us, headed towards the fire Chief and the FBI Agent turned to me and said, what are those? And I said, those are Army trucks bringing in block and embracing material for the Fire Chief. Why do you ask? And he said, because they're driving over my crime scene. And I thought a moment. I said, wow, what a different perspective we have? The Fire Chief is trying to put out a fire and save lives. The FBI Chief or the FBI guy wants to basically tape the area off and make it a crime scene. That nobody disturbs his crime scene. Very, very different perspective. Later in the day, it appeared to me that they didn't appear to be any one point where everything was being coordinated. And so, I found myself standing next to another FBI Agent, and I asked him if he was aware of any place where everything was being coordinated. And he said, no, but there is the Arlington County Sheriff Department has a command van up at the Navy Annex. That's about half a mile from here. I'm going up there. Would you like to go? And I said, sure. So, I got into his black SUV, tinted windows, radios, everywhere, antennas coming out of the top. And I said, what is it that you do? He said, I'm the Chief of counterterrorism. And I said, okay, that explains why this thing looks like a James Bond car. So, we get in the car, we start heading up there and he turns to me and he said, nobody knows this yet. And it's very close hold. So, don't tell anybody, but we shot an airplane down. And I said, really? He says, yeah, it was headed to Camp David, which is the retreat for the President of The United States. And one of our jets shot it down. Well, in fact, we didn't shoot an airplane down. Passengers took an airplane down. It crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and that airplane was headed to Washington DC, but it took me about a week to 10 days to convince myself that there wasn't a coverup going on at the highest levels of Government to avoid the fact that we had shot an airplane down. It became very aware to me through all the evidence that evolved in the coming days that we didn't shoot an airplane down. We had some very, very brave passengers that prevented that airplane from flying into the U.S. Capitol. Steve Rush: I should imagine there were many leadership lessons learned on that day from lots of different perspectives, right? Major General Craig Whelden: Yup, yup, absolutely. Steve Rush: So, when you look back over your varied career, Craig, has that been maybe a real standout lesson that you pull on throughout your career? Major General Craig Whelden: I think the biggest lesson, if I was going to take one as a story, I already told about virtual mentorship. As you go through life and you observe the actions, the activities, the personalities, the leadership traits of other people, take notes, figuratively speaking, or literally, but take notes and put those in the back of your head and say to yourself, wow, that's a great tactic technique or procedure to use that I can carry with me and use myself. I have borrowed from many, many people, dozens, if not hundreds of things that I've observed and seen in my lifetime and tried to replicate that because I thought so highly of it. But as I said earlier, also take note of the things that you want to make sure you never repeat. We've all seen them, your listeners have seen them, you say to yourself, wow, that is disgusting. I hope I never do that myself. So, I think if there was one thing that I would reflect back on and over the past 50 years, it's the journey that I've been on and it's the rocks that I've picked up and put into my rucksack and carried with me. And I've got many of them. Steve Rush: It's being conscious about that though. Isn't it too? And making sure that you are deliberate in collecting those stories and those rocks for your rucksack, I think that's the main thing that I'm hearing from you. Major General Craig Whelden: Yeah, yeah, absolutely. Steve Rush: Yeah. So, this is part of the show where I get to turn the lens a little bit and we're going to hack into some more great ideas and tips and tools that you've maybe used throughout your career. And the first place I'd like us to go is for us to try and distill maybe your top three leadership hacks, tips or nuggets, what would they be? Major General Craig Whelden: Well, there's an old saying that treat others as you would like to be treated. I think that's one of them. I have always imagined myself on the receiving end of a communications that I have with others and I treat people as I would like to be treated. So that would be number one, secondly, that when there are successes in your team, you should give the credit to your team. And when there are failures in your team, if you are the leader, you should take responsibility for those failures as well. Now that's not a hard and fast rule. Sometimes there are obvious reasons why something failed and it may be directly attributable to somebody on your team. But generally speaking, give credit to others and take responsibility, give credit to others when things go well and take responsibility of yourself when things don't go well. And the last thing I think, particularly with senior leaders is to show humility. Humility is one of the most important character traits for a senior leader that you can have. I'm reminded of two quotes about this that are, and I'll repeat them twice for your audience in case they want to write them down. CS Lewis once said, humility is not thinking less of yourself. It's thinking of yourself less. Let me say that again. Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It's thinking of yourself less. Steve Rush: I like that. Major General Craig Whelden: And the other one was said by John Wooden. Most of your listeners probably don't know who John Wooden was. He actually went to Purdue University, the same University I went to and he was in the fraternity that I was in, several generations before me. He's passed away, but he won more collegiate basketball games and national championships than any basketball coach in us history. Steve Rush: Wow. Major General Craig Whelden: And one of the reasons he was such a winning coach was the way he developed his players. Not because of the skills that they had necessarily, but to make them better people and to make them better teammates. He said one time, and this is in my book. It's at the very front of chapter one, John Wooden said, Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man given, be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. Steve Rush: Very neat, like that a lot. So, the next part I show Craig. We call this Hack to Attack. So, this is where something in your life or work hasn't particularly worked out well. It could have even screwed up, but in the experience, we've used that as a learning and it's now a positive or a force for good in your life at work. So, what would be your Hack to Attack? Major General Craig Whelden: Well, I have a chapter in my book, chapter 18, actually your listeners can go read it for free. That's on my website, craigwhelden.com, if they go to the book tab and then look down at a sample chapter, they can find it. It's called light at the end of the tunnel. And the metaphor applies to you finding yourself in a dark place where you think things are not going well. And my experience over many, many years has been that many times it turns out just fine. I've got the story that I tell in light at the end of the tunnel is a personal one, about a divorce I had. Very early in my life and how I got through that. But let me tell you a professional iteration of that. I was in the army for 30 years. For the first 20 years. I was a tanker. I was a cavalryman. I was training to fight America's Wars. And that's what I did for 20 years. I was in an all-male macho environment. Everybody that worked for me were soldiers. They were all men. And when I got to the 20-year point and I became a full Colonel, the Army said, we want you to be a Base Commander. And I said, a Base Commander. And for your listeners, that's like being a town Mayor. I then was responsible for the quality of life of all the soldiers that lived on my base and all their family members. I had probably 45,000 constituents on my base, and it was in Germany. One of my many tours in Europe. And I said at the time, I don't know anything about running a base and I don't care to learn. I'm a tanker, I'm a cavalryman, that's what I'd like to stay. And the good news is that I didn't get out of that job. They put me in that job and the environment was so starkly different from anything I had experienced ever. And I'll give you a couple of examples. When I was a Battalion Commander a few years before that I had a thousand soldiers, I had 58 tanks, another 50 vehicles. I had howitzers, I had infantry fighting vehicles and I was training to go to war. When I became a Base Commander, I had 3000 employees. 95% of them were civilian. 50% of them were women. 50% of them were German. Some of the Germans didn't speak English. And I was charged with leading this very different and very diverse group in a very different mission set. And when I went into that organization, I said to them, I know very, very little about running a base, but what I do know something about is judging people's character and their capabilities. And so, I am counting on you to help me become a better Base Commander, become a better Commander for you and to help you when you need it, you need to tell me when you need help and what kind of help you need. So, I can bring those resources to bear. Now, the good news is that I had been a customer on that base for 18 months before I took command of the base itself. And you kind of know what good looks like as a customer. So, it was relatively easy to see when something was broken and not working well. You could have town halls and have people come there and complain about, you know, the electricity or the water or the life support or the food and beverage operations or the hotel or the childcare center or whatever it was that they had a complaint about. And then I could attack that and do what I could. So that actually at the time I thought, wow, that's a career ender. I'm done. It's been a wonderful career and this'll be the last thing I do. Well, I actually came out of that job and got selected to be a General and then carried from that point on, on a very different career path than I otherwise would have done because of the fact I was a former Base Commander and all the successes that I saw in my life, not just in the Army for the remaining 10 years, but also in my post civilian career and in the Marine Corps, all of those, I can wind back to the experience I had as a Base Commander. A job that I didn't want when I first went into it, turned out to be the very best thing that could've ever happened to me. I learned more about myself. I learned more about leadership than I ever would have in that very different environment, that uncomfortable environment than I would have. If I'd stayed in the same old path. I was at a fork in the road. I thought I should go, right. And circumstances took me left. And I'm glad I did. Steve Rush: It's a great story and proves doesn't it that sometimes the lack of comfort that discomfort creates more learning in this than if we are in a routine. Major General Craig Whelden: It sure does an opportunity. Steve Rush: Yeah, definitely. Craig the very last thing that we want to do today, Craig is to give you a chance to do some time travel. You get to go all the way back and bump into yourself at 21 and you get to give yourself some advice. So, what would it be? Major General Craig Whelden: Well, I'm pretty comfortable with the leadership journey that I've been on. And I don't know that I would change any of that, as I said early on, kind of started when I was 14 years old, when I became an Eagle Scout. So, your listeners may be surprised, but I think what I would say is that if I were to back at 21, the one thing I would start doing is to save money early. I would put away 10% of what I make. You won't regret it. Your listeners won't regret it. If they're in their twenties now, I would say, start saving now because nothing is more valuable in terms of capital accumulation than time. Steve Rush: It gives you choices. Major General Craig Whelden: So, with that lesson learned, because I didn't learn that lesson until I was in my forties, and that's when I really started saving. With that lesson in mind, I have a five-year-old grandson that two years ago, I started an investment fund with, and I'm now putting a regular amount of money into that investment fund. And by the time he's 21 years old, I'm hopeful that he'll have a million dollars in that investment fund. Steve Rush: Awesome. Major General Craig Whelden: And I will probably say to him, assuming that I'm still around, his name is Jack. I will say, Jack, here's the deal. As long as I am still alive, I will continue to put money into this fund. If you will, one, match it and to two, leave it there, leave it there for when you grow up, because you will not regret when you are 40 years old that I started this when you were two Steve Rush: Wise words, Indeed. So, Craig, if folks are listening to us talk today and they want to continue the conversation with you, find out a little bit more about the work you're doing now, and maybe get a copy of the book. Where's the best place for us to send them? Major General Craig Whelden: Well, craigwhelden.com, W-H-E-L-D-E-N. You can get a window into my soul as I said earlier on, there are podcasts there, there demo tapes of me speaking, there are blogs there, there's reviews of my book, there are testimonials about me. There are all kinds of information you can find out, plus a link to Amazon. You can get it in print, in digital form or audio book. So that's the best place to go. I think. Steve Rush: Awesome. I loved every moment of being part of your journey through your book, through the conversation we've had before today. And indeed, talking with you today Craig. You are a really inspirational guy and I wish you every success of what happens next in your new chapter of your work and your career. And thank you for being part of our extended community here on The Leadership Hacker Podcast. Major General Craig Whelden: Thanks, Steve. It's been a wonderful discussion with you today. I've enjoyed it. Steve Rush: Your very welcome. Closing Steve Rush: I genuinely want to say heartfelt thanks for taking time out of your day to listen in too. We do this in the service of helping others, and spreading the word of leadership. Without you listening in, there would be no show. So please subscribe now if you have not done so already. Share this podcast with your communities, network, and help us develop a community and a tribe of leadership hackers. 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Why we need to take this statement from Biden seriously, Biden’s gun control law, Navy Admiral predicts this Chinese military aggression soon, and the fundamental changes Biden’s puppet masters. Show Marketing Powered By: Better Three Group Click Here to find out more or go to betterthreegroup.com GAB: @mattwilliams CloutHub: @themattwilliamsshow Telegram: @realmattwilliams
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In this installment, Heather shares the mini-bio of Navy Admiral and computer scientist, Grace Hopper. Grace is credited with creating great strides when it comes to computer languages and coding as well as having popularized the term "debugging". For any of you computer coders out there, you can thank her for helping you "talk" to computers.Sources:"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel IgnotofskyBiography.com - Grace Hopper
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ADM Mike Mullen is a retired Navy Admiral, who served as the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 1, 2007. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1968. We discuss: What are your responsibilities as a junior officer to the future of the Naval Service? Do senior officers really want to hear your opinion, and how should you best offer it? How does the civil unrest of the 1960's inform your leadership attitude in the 2020's?
Jeff and Andy are joined by Congressional candidate Ronny Jackson. Ronny is a retired Navy Admiral and former White House Physician, serving under three administrations, including President Trump; he is now running for Congress in the 13th District of Texas. The guys discuss Ronny's time as President Trump's physician, his career in the military and his service overseas, and also the issues he is ready to take on in the 13th Congressional District of Texas.
The biggest challenge that we're facing right now as creative pros is not necessarily economic or physical, it's psychological. I believe that those who come through this season not only having survived, but ready to thrive, will be those who are able to adopt a mindset that is realistic yet focused on possibilities and not limitations. Yes, current circumstances are hitting everyone in different ways and are much more challenging for some than others. And, I want us to focus today on a few beliefs that I find creeping into the mindset of many people I'm chatting with these days, and hopefully identify them and learn to counter them before they rob us of our focus, our goals, and our sense of curiosity and possibility. I'm tired of not being tired. That sounds like a strange thing, no? But really, it's very normal and natural. As humans, we are wired for rhythm, which means that we thrive in cycles of tension and release. One of the dynamics that's been causing grief among many friends and peers that I've been chatting with is that all of our days seem to run together. Every day is very similar to the last. There is no rhythm, no tension and release, no ups and downs. As a result, I want to challenge all of us to consider a few “lies” that I've been believing – or allowing to limit my thought process and approach to this season – and see if perhaps they might be affecting you as well. Everything is subtraction. This is a phrase I used with a friend who asked how things were going. What I meant was that, unlike in normal times, in the midst of this pandemic there is little opportunity for adding anything new and good to life. Instead, it's mostly just subtraction. Good things are being taken away without the opportunity to add new things to the mix. This is a lie, but not obviously so. In fact, this is very much what it feels like. For example, in the core part of my business, which is traveling and working with clients and speaking to groups, I've only experienced the removal of opportunity, but not the possibility of new ones. In normal times, even when things were dry there was always the possibility of something good just around the corner. Now, it's just subtraction. However, if I step back and look more holistically at life, it's easy to see why this is a lie. So many wonderful things have been added to my life in the midst of this time that I didn't even realize I was missing. We've been having very long family dinners each day where we get to re-connect with our kids without the rush of “I need to get to my homework.” My wife and I have been taking long walks in the evening. We've been able to connect with friends via virtual happy hours in a way that we just didn't when everyone had so much going on. So, when I say “everything is subtraction”, I really mean that only in a business sense. If I were to look at life as a whole, there have been many opportunities and gifts during this season. Yes, it's hard, and I hope it ends as quickly as possible, and it's certainly taking more of a toll on some than others, but it's important that we be able to step back and consider the entire set of our experiences, and not just the painful ones. Where have you seen some semblance of good in the midst of this time? Spend a bit of time reflecting on it, even writing a few paragraphs about it, and see if you can find something to be grateful for even in these difficult times. This is the new normal We hear this all the time in the media, so much so that I've largely stopped paying attention to what they're saying. There is no such thing as “the new normal”. Throughout history, humans have had to endure seasons of hardship and adaptation. Our great grandparents had to walk through a global depression, both world wars, multiple economic collapses, political revolutions, and much more. Each time, they didn't say “well, I guess this is the new normal… we'll be at war forever.” Yes, those events shaped them and changed their worldview, but it wasn't like they emerged into a completely new way of living. They adapted and moved on. They innovated. We will do the same. There are many people who make a living from preying on your fears and planting seeds of mistrust and worry. Don't let them do it. Own your mind. Protect it. Don't allow others to warp and twist and distort your perspective. The only “new normal” is the one that we will make out of this. This is a season, and someday we will look back and say “Remember when we all had to social distance for a while? That was weird.” Neither of these lies are helpful to you. They only serve to limit your ability to be present here and now, to leverage and take advantage of opportunities that are right in front of you, and to rob you of your very life. James Stockdale was a Navy Admiral and the most high profile prisoner in what later became dubbed the “Hanoi Hilton” prisoner of war camp in Vietnam. He once stated that the POW captives who survived their experiences weren't the optimists. Most of the optimists died. And, it wasn't the pessimists. They died too. Instead, it was the realists. Those who survived were those who were able to be realistic about the difficulty of their present circumstances, but who also maintained hope for a better future. It is possible to be both realistic and optimistic at the same time. It's a difficult time, and it may get even more difficult before it gets better. It's important during this time to maintain a clear head, to acknowledge the challenges, and also to maintain a sense of hope in the midst of it all. Set small goals and hit them. In The Progress Principle, Teresa Amabile demonstrated the importance of small, consistent progress for maintaining momentum and engagement. Don't aim for big goals right now. Hit the goals you set. Engage in unnecessary creating. Make something just for yourself. I'm working on an album of new music, just for me and my family. Take time to connect with others. Find ways to help them and support them. Get outside of yourself. Most of all, don't buy into the lies that will keep you trapped in a place of stasis and inflexibility. Stay curious, stay hopeful, stay realistic. This episode is sponsored by Literati. For a limited time, go to Literati.com/creative and get 25% off your first two orders. The intro music for the AC podcast is by Joshua Seurkamp. End remix is by DJ Z-Trip.
Pilar Pobil is a self taught, Spanish born artist. Her life and artistic journey weave through the times of the Spanish Civil War until today. Her artistic nature was encouraged by her Navy Admiral father who was later tragically killed in the war. Pilar had to hide her talent from an austere and conservative mother until she met and married her husband, Walter Smith, and moved to Salt Lake City, UT. Her artwork, consisting of paintings and sculptures, has been recognized with many honors and awards. She has been named one of Utah’s most influential artists and has even been knighted by the king of Spain! She is currently 93 years old. Her home is a work of art in and of itself and the Pilar Pobil Legacy Foundation has been created to preserve her home for art events in the future. We are honored to have this conversation with her and have her as our guest on this episode. You can see her work and home at: https://www.pilarpobil.com https://www.pilarpobillegacyfoundation.org We are also giving away one of Pilar’s art prints to one of our listeners who creates something with the prompt that Pilar leaves at the end of the episode. Be sure to create and hashtag #promptmepodcast for a chance to win. Winner will be chosen June 1, 2020.
Today's episode features a special guest, James Stavridis, a four-star U.S. Navy Admiral and former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. He joins us to discuss the ten greatest admirals in history and looks at their examples of leadership and resourcefulness. Case studies include Themistocles, English Sea Captain Francis Drake, Chinese explorer Zheng He, Horatio Nelson, WW2 Pacific Theatre Commander Chester Nimitz, and Rear Admiral Grace Hopper.Most of all, we get at what it's like to look down on a carrier strike group (made up of 7,500 personnel, an aircraft carrier, at least one cruiser, a flotilla of six to 10 destroyers and/or frigates, and a carrier air wing of 65 to 70 aircraft) and know that you have absolute command over the fates of everyone and everything below you and how that feeling would affect the lives of these people.
My Auntie Connie Mariano—a former doctor in the White House, Navy Admiral, and doctor at the Center for Executive Medicine—chats with me about our family, her time at the White House, and her relationship with her late husband, John.
In this installment of the Be Better Bobcast, Bob talks about how he is having some issues keeping busy during his winter break. He shares that he isn't used to having nothing to do, and that he does better when he has a lot going on. Bob also shares a clip with you from a Navy Admiral on how to start off your day right.
When German forces occupied France during World War II, French leaders such as Navy Admiral leader Fançois Darlan sided with Adolf Hilter and joined forces. The French government was fractured, and a resistance was soon forged, targeting the Admiral toward his removal from power.
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No matter who you are or what you've achieved, life happens. When Joe's daughter turned 5 she began her first battle with brain cancer. Despite the odds, she survived with Joe's support. As a 3 star Navy Admiral, Joe led thousand of men into multiple encounters. Leadership is something that he takes very seriously. Today, Joe gives insight into handling traumatic situations, key traits of leaders, and why he's running for president in 2020. Find out more at www.JoeSestak.com Subscribe and review the show! Join the Actidad family: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Actidad/ www.actidad.com
James Stavridis retired from the United States Navy as a four-star admiral and Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, the only Navy Admiral ever to serve in that crucial role. His retelling of his work in NATO, including its special design, challenges, and impact, is essential for anyone interested in global affairs. Jim also tells host Chuck Rosenberg some fascinating tales of his time in the Navy. During his service, Jim rotated through some of the most difficult and sensitive jobs in the military. In one recounting of mistakes made and lessons learned at sea, Jim remembers almost running a destroyer aground in the Suez Canal as a young officer. The result is a remarkable study in humility and leadership. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Jim is the acclaimed author of four books: The Accidental Admiral, Sea Power, Destroyer Captain, The Leader’s Bookshelf (with R. Manning Ancell) and most recently, Sailing True North. If you have thoughtful feedback on this episode or others, email us at theoathpodcast@gmail.com.
He's flown. He knows. Two-star U.S. Navy Admiral Jeffery Hughes talks about his own experiences in the air and critiques the flying scenes from the new Top Gun movie that comes out next year
Episode link: https://www.sabmgroup.com/scott-sanders/ Scott Sanders (USNA '80) is the owner of Tobacco Barn Distillery, a true ground-to-glass distillery bringing the best whiskies, bourbons and rums to the Maryland area. Their signature “Constellation Rum” is fermented, double-distilled, and sealed in four bourbon barrels for an embarkation aboard the U.S.S. Constellation in Baltimore, Maryland. Pretty cool story! In this episode, Scott and I discuss: How they grew the business to sell their products in over 20 liquor stores in the Maryland area and their plan to expand into other states How their farm uses a combination of solar, geothermal, and heat recovery systems as part of their commitment to protect Southern Maryland’s environment Fun stories about how he used bourbon as a bargaining chip with foreign officers while serving in the Navy Connect with Scott Sanders: Scott on LinkedIn Tobacco Barn Distillery If you found this episode valuable, please share it with a friend or colleague. If you are a Service Academy graduate and want to take your business to the next level, you can join our supportive community and get started today. Subscribe and help out the show: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Also available on Google Play, Spotify & Stitcher Leave us a 5-star review! Special thanks to Scott for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA ’01
Brian interviews Joel Cocklin on the topic of Resilience. Five elements of Resilience: Positivity Resourcefulness strong sense of self (confidence) Self-discipline Flexibility - Resilient people are not rigid people Podcast #074 on Positive Psychology Some facts about Joel: Pastored for 10 years in PA Entered Army chaplaincy in 1982 for 27 years plus Specialized in family/marriage therapy - 3 year program completed in 14 months - MS in human development and family studies - clinical setting seeing couples and families with myriad of problems at Fort Riley Command chaplain with US Southern Command - a great privilege to be the chaplain and work with 4 star general and then a 4 star Navy Admiral, working with religious leaders in those countries Senior chaplain at Fort Bragg Retired as a full-bird colonel 9 years as Director of Leadership Development and then as Academic Dean of Winebrenner Theological Seminary Now retired
In this episode, a former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff joins us to discuss the story of his son Jonathan, who died from a fentanyl overdose last year. Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld is a retired four-star Navy admiral, and has become a vocal advocate for opioid death prevention. He heads Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic, or S.A.F.E. Project U.S., a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the opioid epidemic in the United States. Admiral Winnefeld describes how difficult it was to find treatment for Jonathan and recounts the challenges of recognizing signs of recovery--and signs of relapse.
In this episode, a former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff joins us to discuss the story of his son Jonathan, who died from a fentanyl overdose last year. Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld is a retired four-star Navy admiral, and has become a vocal advocate for opioid death prevention. He heads Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic, or S.A.F.E. Project U.S., a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the opioid epidemic in the United States. Admiral Winnefeld describes how difficult it was to find treatment for Jonathan and recounts the challenges of recognizing signs of recovery--and signs of relapse.
Time for another edition of The Midday Newswrap, when we look back at some of the week's important local, national and international developments, and invite perspectives from our guest panelists.In the first segment: Three years after the death of Freddie Gray in police custody, a scathing report by the Justice Department and a consent decree, a viral video shows a police officer assaulting a citizen. The officer has resigned, and been indicted. We’ll have reaction from Baltimore's 2nd District City Councilman Brandon Scott, chair of the Public Safety Committee. In the second segment: Paul Manafort awaits a verdict on 18 counts of fraud. Robert Mueller negotiates conditions for an interview with the President. Mr. Trump revokes the security clearance of a prominent critic, and a prominent Navy Admiral asks that his be revoked too. Scott Shane of the New York Times looks behind those and other Washington headlines.
In this episode, a former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff joins us to discuss the story of his son Jonathan, who died from a fentanyl overdose last year. Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld is a retired four-star Navy admiral, and has become a vocal advocate for opioid death prevention. He heads Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic, or S.A.F.E. Project U.S., a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the opioid epidemic in the United States. Admiral Winnefeld describes how difficult it was to find treatment for Jonathan and recounts the challenges of recognizing signs of recovery--and signs of relapse.
Hope is what can change the world! Brandon shares some powerful encouragement to entrepreneurs and anyone that goes through the daily struggles of life! He talks about the lives of a Marine and how we can have the same mindset when going through our day-to-day lives! How we must always tell ourselves that failure is not an option! A few highlights from this episode include: - Brandon shares his take on the speech by Navy Admiral, William H. McRaven. - How your hope can change the world! - How we have to think like a Marine to be successful. - Brandon shares how we must push forward in our toughest times.
U.S. Navy Admiral (ret.) Mike Mullen, Chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff from 2007 to 2011, talks with Aroop Mukharji (@aroopmukharji) about global leaders who are moving the needle, worrying trends in U.S. government, and golf and fly fishing. Watch Highlights on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7p8ywGyayk&index=2&list=PLp1QSxtgPnf5jtL09yzdIlpSuNMOijtm9 More about Adm. Mike Mullen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Mullen Original Release Date: March 1, 2017
A Navy Admiral and an Army General...
In this episode we talk about what it takes (a Navy Admiral, apparently) to solve a Times crossword puzzle from the 1950s (Ses 5 Ep 15 38 Across) as well as just what being an Army MASH unit champion ping pong player earns you (Ses 5 Ep 16 Ping Pong).
Today we learn Englih with the help of a drunk test, an admiral and a pirate, and also a chameleon in class. Don't forget to check out www.englishfuncast.com to get full text of this podcast.
In June 1992, Dr. Connie Mariano became the first military woman in American history to be appointed White House Physician. She was nominated by the Navy and selected by the White House for this honor. In 1994, Dr. Mariano was named Director of the White House Medical Unit and chosen by President William Clinton to serve as his personal physician. Dr. Mariano served nine years at the White House where she was physician to three sitting American Presidents. Completing 24 years of active duty service, Dr. Mariano retired from the Navy in June 2001 with the rank of Rear Admiral. She became the first Filipino American in history to become a Navy Admiral on July 1, 2000. After leaving the White House, Dr. Mariano became a consultant in the Executive Health Program at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, from July 2001 to October 2005. In November 2005, Dr. Mariano founded the Center for Executive Medicine, a medical concierge practice which provides presidential-quality medical care to CEOs and their families. An expert in presidential health care including the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, Dr. Mariano is a frequent speaker on the topics of care to VIPs, presidential disability, travel medicine, and optimizing quality of care.
Retired Navy Admiral Barry Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, who grew up in poverty, talks about his role as a pastor on Capitol Hill and gives his perspective about the blessing of adversity.
Retired Navy Admiral Barry Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, who grew up in poverty, talks about his role as a pastor on Capitol Hill and gives his perspective about the blessing of adversity.
Gretchen and Tab interview Barbara Bentley, a woman whose life was changed by a con man, John Perry, a retired Navy Admiral. They discuss the lasting impact of her experience, the importance of speaking up, and the prevalence of domestic violence. The conversation also touches on the need for laws to protect victims and the misconceptions surrounding victims of scams.For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron!Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink
Barbara Bentley, a divorcee, meets John Perry, a retired Navy Admiral, and they start dating. John has an impressive pedigree and lavish spending habits. They get engaged and plan a wedding in Mexico, but end up getting married in a rundown building in Tijuana. Despite the disappointing wedding, they go on a honeymoon in Hawaii. Barbara's husband, John, was a master manipulator who deceived her for years...For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron!Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink
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