Podcasts about non commissioned officer

Jeremy Harrell, an esteemed U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, dedicated nine years of his life to honorable service, rising to the rank of Non-Commissioned Officer. Following his military career, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a steadfast commitment to his fellow veterans, Jeremy established Veteran's Club Inc. in Kentucky upon retirement. This nonprofit has made a profound impact on countless veterans through pioneering programs designed to enhance their lives. Jeremy's leadership and advocacy remain instrumental in enriching and empowering the veteran community across the nation.Jeremy shares his experience of joining the US Army and deployment to Iraq during the early stages of the 2003 Iraq War. He discusses his motivation to serve, influenced significantly by the impact of the September 11th attacks, and reflects on the bittersweet feeling of celebrating Independence Day as a veteran.Jeremy reflects on his interactions with prisoners of war, emphasizing the importance of treating them as human beings deserving of dignity.He recounts his experiences in combat and the challenges he faced upon returning home.Jeremy highlights the mission of Veterans Club Inc. in supporting the lives of veterans, and providing essential community and resources to those who have served.Learn more about Veterans Club Inc.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them!To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don't, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don't let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE

This week we're diving into the topic of combatives, and it would be hard to find a more qualified guest to discuss the topic than the one we have today. From bare-knuckle boxing the ROK Marines' Taekwondo champion to establish the US Army Combatives School, he has done it all. Matt Larsen is a former United States Army Ranger and combatives instructor. He is known as "The Father of Modern Combatives," credited with the creation of the United States Army's modern combatives doctrine and the establishment of the U.S. Army Combatives School. Larsen enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman in 1984. He was stationed overseas in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan with the Marine detachment at Naval Air Facility Atsugi. During this time Larsen began training in judo, Shotokan karate, and traditional boxing. During his time in Japan Larsen fought in the Japan Karate Association's All Japan Karate Championships, Muay Thai bouts in Thailand, and a bare-knuckle fight against the ROK Marines Taekwondo champion. He was also a member of the 3rd Marine Division's boxing team. Matt then transitioned from the Marine Corps to the Army and made his way to Ranger Regiment. Initially assigned to 1st Ranger Battalion at Hunter Army Airfield, Larsen parachuted into Panama with the Rangers during Operation Just Cause and was also involved in Ranger operations during the Gulf War. After moving to 2nd Ranger Battalion he found himself as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of combatives and Close Quarters Battle (CQB) and started developing a more formal curriculum. This led him to taking over the combatives program for the entire regiment. During an assignment to 11th Infantry Regiment he establish a combatives schoolhouse in a warehouse. Within a short time, the school became so successful that units from throughout the Army began sending their soldiers. Several new courses had to be developed in order to continue teaching beyond the initial course, with the idea of building programs within these units. Eventually the school was recognized by the Army as the "United States Army Combatives School". In 2002, the training manual which he had been working on since his time with the Ranger Training Brigade was published by the Army as Field Manual 3-25.150 (Combatives). After more than a decade leading combatives for the Army he now works at West Point's Department of Physical Education as the director of their combatives program. You can find Matt on Instagram at the extremely appropriate handle @combatives

In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhwardwaj speaks to Sergeant Mo Faye about the importance of ownership over outputs and how soft skills in leaders are hugely valued by followers during periods of training and change. Sergeant Mo Faye was born and raised in Gambia and joined the British Army's Staff and Personnel Support Branch, the Adjutant Generals Corps (AGC, SPS) in 2001. He was then attached to the rifle companies of infantry regiments as a junior HR specialist and admin junior Non Commissioned Officer. As a corporal he administered Officer Cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, before working with the Irish Guards and NATO in the Middle East. As a Sergeant Mo is now the systems coordinator at the Army Medical Service's support unit. Mo has deployed across the world on exercise and on operations and has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for value of service and the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe's Coin. He is also the founder of the Juwara Charity.

In this episode, our host Captain Ash Bhwardwaj speaks to Sergeant Mo Faye about the importance of ownership over outputs and how soft skills in leaders are hugely valued by followers during periods of training and change. Sergeant Mo Faye was born and raised in Gambia and joined the British Army's Staff and Personnel Support Branch, the Adjutant Generals Corps (AGC, SPS) in 2001. He was then attached to the rifle companies of infantry regiments as a junior HR specialist and admin junior Non Commissioned Officer. As a corporal he administered Officer Cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, before working with the Irish Guards and NATO in the Middle East. As a Sergeant Mo is now the systems coordinator at the Army Medical Service's support unit. Mo has deployed across the world on exercise and on operations and has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for value of service and the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe's Coin. He is also the founder of the Juwara Charity.

Today we sit down with George Ramirez! Super emotional and personal episode for me. George Ramirez is a Retired Special Agent/Criminal Investigator with the U.S.Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where he worked in various investigativedisciplines in the Criminal Investigations Unit. With 36 years of combined service withboth DOJ and DHS, George actively conducted domestic and international criminalinvestigations to include Fraud, Identity Theft, Anti-Smuggling, Gangs, Narcotics,Human Sex Trafficking, Financial/Anti-Money Laundering, and Counter Terrorism.George has also acted as an undercover operative in numerous human trafficking, identitytheft, fraud, and narcotics investigations over a span of 11 years. Since retiring fromDHS, George has been a Special Investigator conducting Federal National SecurityInvestigations.George served a four-year tour in the United States Air Force as a Law EnforcementSpecialist, and was the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Administration andTraining.George is a currently a member of MARK9 Search & Rescue, and is the K9 Handler for aBelgium Malinois (Samantha), and both are currently in training for various Search &Rescue objectives and certifications. George has also started training K9 Leila (alsoBelgium Malinois) with plans on pursuing certifications in Explosive Detection.

Joining Miss Liz For Teatime is Chris Baldwin Co Founder Valhalla Tea Company. A tea company committed to helping veterans post military service. Grab your tea join us. June 3rd 1PM PST/ 4PM EST Better yet grab a bag of Valhalla Tea and support their cause. Valhalla Tea Company Chris Baldwin is VP of Sales & Marketing for Dot Com Vapor and Entrepreneur, building the digital A.I. Company, ARCQ as well as Co-Founder of Valhalla Tea Company. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 2006-2016 as a Non Commissioned Officer under the Military Police Corp at various locations as well as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. After attending college for design he went on to pursue building his own agency which ultimately failed but gave him the insight to keep pressing on to where he is now. https://m.facebook.com/valhallateacompany/ https://valhallatea.com/ https://instagram.com/valhallateacompany... #talkshow #valhallateacompany #menhavestoriestoo #veteran #supportveterans #teatimemagazine #tea #teaawareness #supportingveterans #usa #canada #makingadifference #onecupatatime #joinus #grabyourtea

Episode Info:Website: https://www.affiantrecords.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/affiantrecords/FB: https://www.facebook.com/AffiantRecords/Audio/Written Book: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Agenda-Best-Practices-Career/dp/B086DC2TCPIntro track: "Common Flow" by ArborennaFeatured track: "I Wanna Run Feat. Gutter King," by Waterfront, a Calgary based hard rock band on Affiant RecordsATXMP Website: https://www.atxmp.com/Message from Affiant Records:"William is a multifaceted professional whose expertise spans the dynamic world of the entertainment industry. With a comprehensive focus on various transactional areas including music, film, electronic media, gaming, photography, copyright, trademark, and broader business dimensions like entity formation and career planning, William's practice covers the spectrum of entertainment.Having once tread the path of a professional musician, William brings an innate understanding of the nuanced needs across the entertainment spectrum. His firsthand encounters with the challenges faced by artists provide him a distinctive vantage point in guiding his clients.Among his clientele are Emmy-award winning film producers, Billboard-charting artists, musicians and bands, record labels, managers, industry executives, and ambitious entrepreneurs. Drawing from his experience as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, William employs his tenacity and strategic planning to protect his clients' interests and secure optimal deals.In 2021, William established Affiant Records, an independent rock record label based out of Dallas, Texas.  Affiant Records provides powerful and purposeful entertainment through music, film, and media to our audience around the globe to emotionally affect and bring about a positive change to the world through our entertainment."Sponsors:Come and Take It Productions: https://www.comeandtakeitproductions.com/Come and Take It Live: https://www.comeandtakeitlive.com/Bumperactive: https://www.bumperactive.com/Titan Audio Productions: https://titanaudioproductions.com/Texas Metal United: https://www.facebook.com/TexasMetalUnited

Derwin and Nick discuss the deep nuances of being a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Military, and how someone who never enlisted could write a convincing Non-Commissioned Officer.

Retired Sgt Major Seb Lavoie is the Chief Executive Officer of Raven Strategic Inc and a 23 yr veteran of both, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Most of Seb's service was spent in full time tactical units where he spent over 12 yrs as a Team Leader, facilitating the problem solving of critical tactical dilemmas within and outside the province of British Columbia (BC).Seb's consistently demonstrated leadership and strategic problem solving abilities, led to his appointment in 2019, as the senior advisory Non Commissioned Officer for the RCMP's Executive leadership in BC. In that capacity, he has proven highly effective in bridging relationships between the executive leaders and the rank and file of the BC RCMP (over 8000 members). Since retiring, Seb has become a sought after guest/motivational speaker, professional performance coach, physical security, situational awareness expert and leadership/resilience trainer.Follow SebInstagram: @slavccmdrThe Be Effective Podcast with Adam Haidary, the CEO & founder of PolicePosts and Effective Fitness Training. Discussing everything from law enforcement, training, current critical incidents, and wherever the conversation goes.Instagram: @be_effectivepodcast@effective.fitnesstraining@policeposts@efcombativesEffective Fitness Combatives (EFC)Email: jay@effective.fitnessIG: @efcombativeswww.efcombatives.comWebsite: www.effective.fitness Sponsors:OfficerPrivacy.com: Anyone with an internet connection can quickly find your home address. Take action and protect you and your loved ones from Data Brokers and online databases by signing up with Officer Privacy today.https://officerprivacy.com/beeffectiveEffective Fitness Training Program: (Effective Fitness) Effective Fitness Training {14 Day Free Trial} + Combatives Use code: “podcast” for 10% off for life

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the eleventh episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Commander of Ops Group (COG), COL Matthew Hardman. Today's guest is the Platoon Sergeant in 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (2-505th PIR), 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, SFC Tyler Manship. The 505th PIR has the honor of being one of the oldest airborne units in the U.S. military as they were activated in July 1942 during World War II and earned four of its five combat jumps during the fierce fighting of WWII. They have the Hollywood call-sign of “Panther” with 2nd BN having the call-sign of “Task Force-2 Panther” and the motto of “H-Minus.”   For the rotation in question, Panther Brigade supported the rotation by providing augmentation leaders and Soldiers to assist as both Observer-Coach-Trainers (OCTs) and Opposing Force (OPFOR) personnel.   In this episode they discuss the importance of rigorous, realistic, and relevant training, whether it's Ranger School for the individual or collectively at the JRTC as the Rotational Training Unit. The importance of these type of training events cannot be overstated as it builds the foundation for our warfighters through arduous trials that cultivate character and humility while providing leaders expertise as well as a shared experience basis. This process gives both the leader and subordinate confidence in themselves, their leadership, and the organization in general. They additionally delve into leader development with an emphasis on the Non-Commissioned Officer side-of-the-house. NCOs must be able to not only understand doctrine but be able to utilize it. Platoons must be prepared to self-sustain and fully embrace the “no one is coming to save you” mentality. (“The Last Tactical Kilometer.”) An underlying theme that applies to every warfighting function (WfF) is you must master the fundamentals before you can attempt the master skillsets and this applies at echelon.   Part of S03 “Lightfighter Lessons” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please checkout our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.

This edition features stories about an Airman who recently died from complications of pneumonia, a memorial ceremony to honor those lost during the Holocaust and its survivors, the Armed Services blood program visiting Misawa Air Base so residents could give blood and save lives, U. S. firefighters based in Germany assisting Bulgarian firefighters to familiarize and qualify with their firefighting equipment, and Polish Airmen standing up their first C-130 Squadron with the assistance of a dedicated Non-Commissioned Officer from the U. S. Air Force. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jason Armstrong.

This edition features a story on how members from the Ghazni Provential Reconstruction Team conducted a survey at the Ghazni City Prison, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan and soldiers from the Afghan National Army are fighting the insurgency with bullets, bombs and books. Petty Officer Dustin Diaz tells us how troops from the Afghan 215th Corps increased their literacy level and ability at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Sound bites include Aziz Rahman, Non Commissioned Officer, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, from Parwan Province. Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin Hill, Command Senior Enlisted, International Security Assistance Force. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

Episode 466: Adam Banks discusses the following in this episode:1. Common Misconceptions That Need to be Corrected 2.  The Most Iconic Game Show Theme Songs of all Time3.  Interview with Founder and CEO of Veterans Club Inc,  Jeremy Harrell Jeremy Harrell Bio:Jeremy Harrell is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. Jeremy served honorably for nine years and was a Non-Commissioned Officer before getting out of the Army. After leaving the Army, Jeremy went to school at Mid-Continent University studying Business Management. Jeremy went on to become involved in Operations Management with companies such as UPS.In 2017, Jeremy founded Veteran's Club INC, which is a premier nonprofit that assists Veterans in healing from PTSD, TBI, Substance Abuse, and to assist homeless Veterans with housing and programs to get them back on their feet. Jeremy's organization Veteran's Club INC has a nationally recognized Equine Facilitated Mentoring Program for Veterans and their families as well as Kentucky's first and only Tiny Home Community for Homeless Veterans.Jeremy is often called upon by both local and national media outlets to speak on Veteran issues, Social Issues, PTSD, Homelessness, Suicide Prevention, Foreign Policy, and more. Jeremy has been featured on Fox and Friends, CNN Prime Time with Chris Cuomo, 700 Club, History Channel, and more for his leadership and advocacy.AWARDS:2018 Kentucky Veteran of the Year2018 and 2020 Commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel2019 Patriot Award Winner ( National ) D.C.2020 Business First Elite Forty Under 40 Award2020 Humana Boots on Ground Award2020 Amazon and Kentucky Derby Festival Community Champion2021 Community Ambassador Award Sec of State KY2021 Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame InducteeFollow Jeremy : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.wayne.harrell orhttps://www.facebook.com/veteransclubkyIG:https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_w_harrell_official/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/veteransclubinc/?hl=enWebsite: https://veteransclubinc.org/Follow OFF THE CUFF WITH ADAM BANKS:FB: @offthecuffwithadambanksIG:@offthecuffwithadambanksTwitter:@theadambanksIG:@theadambanksSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube!**and all other major podcasting platforms**http://linktr.ee/offthecuffwithadambanks

Roscoe joined the Army as a means to go to college. Roscoe enlisted as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal soldier. A military occupational specialty with a challenging curriculum and a high training attrition rate. Roscoe succeeded in that path, and made Non-Commissioned Officer in a short period of time just before the opportunity to attend West Point presented itself. Roscoe attended the United State Military Academy Preparatory School and West Point graduating with a engineering degree and branching as a Military Police Officer. Roscoe would deploy to Guantanamo and Iraq leveraging his training as an MP Officer and his experience as an EOD soldier. The transition to the civilian world and journey to continue Federal service didn't work out as planned, but Roscoe found his niche and a new way to serve in modeling and simulations. This is his story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-harrison0/support

In this episode I talk about getting promoted to Corporal (E-4 Non-Commissioned Officer) and receiving my orders to deploy to the Middle East in the support of Operation Enduring Freedom January of 2003. I share my experiences of what it was like for me being in the middle east for the first time. I also share my story of being involved in a 7-ton vehicle crash that had 2 of us med evac to the Kuwait hospital. Great episode!

From Prosperity to Adversity by Curtis L. SangsterA prisoner, addict, ex-Marine, and now a devout Christian, Curtis L. Sangster has made his share of mistakes in life. Inspired to enter the U.S. Military by his father, an Army veteran, Curtis L. Sangster got in top-notch shape and joined the Marine Corps. He assumed he was physically and mentally prepared to serve his country and to face any battle. To his surprise, during Operation Eastern Exit-the January 1991 military evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia-Sangster realized that although he was physically prepared, he wasn't mentally prepared. His emotions were in overdrive, and he missed his family, his girlfriend, and his home.In this memoir, Sangster chronicles with admirable candor his astonishing life story which involves a troubled childhood, drug addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, a dishonorable discharge, and a prison term. Now a born-again Christian, Sangster reflects on his life and how overcoming psychological trauma changed it for the better.About the AuthorCurtis L. Sangster was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, where he graduated from Haywood High School in 1989. He followed his father's footsteps by joining the military. As a Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, Curtis L. Sangster served in the 1st Persian Gulf War from 1990-1991 and received several decorations and awards before his bad choices ruined his promising military career. Sangster is now a born-again Christian who served time at Catawba Correctional Center in North Carolina, where he is was transformed back into society with a better sense of judgment. His release date was November 17, 2021. Sangster's mission is to reach out to today's at-risk youth, so his mistakes won't become their mistakes.https://www.amazon.com/Prosperity-Adversity-Curtis-L-Sangster/dp/1685373682/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16D4FFWLHNPXR&keywords=From+Prosperity+to+Adversity&qid=1669733373&s=books&sprefix=the+don+a+story+of+discovery%2C+deception%2C+and+defiance+%2Cstripbooks%2C299&sr=1-1https://www.kingpagespress.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12822kpp1.mp3   

JB Spisso joined The Protectors Podcast TM to talk leadership, working with pro teams, and a ton more.  About: JB has over 30 years of experience in transforming individuals into leaders.​He is a veteran of the United States Army with 26 years of service, including ten years in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, leading the Country's most talented Soldiers in combat. JB retired at the prominent rank of Sergeant Major, the highest and most respected Non-Commissioned Officer position in the military.​JB is extensively well-versed as a leader, trainer, and educator. He has executed effective team building and leadership training for several professional sports teams, including NFL and NHL clubs, and was the first in the National Hockey League to hold the position of Executive Director of Leadership and Cultural Development, spawning similar roles with other professional teams throughout the league. ​He routinely advises C-Suite executives on leadership and culture and is a sought after speaker for industry gatherings and leadership podcasts.​With JB, what you see is what you get. He is a motivator with an energetic passion for helping others. He understands the rigors, the risk, the teamwork and the mindset needed for success.​JB holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Organizational Management & Leadership from Nyack College and studied under notable sports psychologist Dr. Derek Anderson from 2014-2017.​JB has recently published his first book, Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground.Support the show

Jeremy Harrell is a husband, father, and US Army Veteran. He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. Jeremy served honorably for nine years and was a Non-Commissioned Officer before getting out of the Army. After leaving the Army, Jeremy went to school at Mid-Continent University studying Business Management. Jeremy went on to become involved in Operations Management with companies such as UPS. In 2017, Jeremy founded Veteran's Club INC, which is a premier nonprofit that assists Veterans in healing from PTSD, TBI, Substance Abuse, and to assist homeless Veterans with housing and programs to get them back on their feet. Jeremy's organization Veteran's Club INC has a nationally recognized Equine Facilitated Mentoring Program for Veterans and their families as well as Kentucky's first and only Tiny Home Community for Homeless Veterans. Jeremy is often called upon by both local and national media outlets to speak on Veteran issues, Social Issues, PTSD, Homelessness, Suicide Prevention, Foreign Policy, and more. Jeremy has been featured on Fox and Friends, CNN Prime Time with Chris Cuomo, 700 Club, History Channel, and more for his leadership and advocacy.

Part I of the Rise From The Shadows: Behind the Mask Season 2 Finale is now available at www.theshadowspodcast and https://linktr.ee/ShadowsPodcast. (7:10) Caleb Vaden is a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Air Force. He's served for 21 years active duty and is the author of Boot Leadership. He kicks off our season finale of Rise From The Shadows with a powerful message of self-refection about Our Dash, Values, Purpose, Legacy, and Being Hard to Kill. He breaks down his Hard to Kill mindset, which is designed to assist with the struggles of everyday life. His message will prepare you psychologically, physically, and emotionally steady for any threat! Caleb Vaden's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-vaden-3165ab53/ (24:35) Brian McComak is back, but this time for the finale of Rise From The Shadows! Brian is the CEO and founder of Hummingbird Humanity and has plenty of experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this episode, he discusses his experience stepping into corporate America at 24. Brian takes us through his time at the busiest AMC in the World, Walt Disney World's Pleasure Island theatre, followed by Red Lobster. Brian felt he couldn't be authentic and had to be quiet about who he truly was. He talks about his breakthrough moments and how he's now established a framework called the Four Lenses of Representation. If you follow this framework, you and others should see yourself in any organization and not have to hide your true authentic selves. Brian McComak's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/ (41:57) Nathan Coy is a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and the founder and host of the Wartime Leadership Podcast. He returns to the Shadows to discuss spiritual resiliency. What does it look like to you? He takes us through his four pillars and how it's impacted his life over the past year. He motivates and inspires us to have difficult conversations with someone that defines spiritual resilience differently than ourselves. Wartime Leadership Podcast: www.wartime-leadership.com (52:51) Finally, we hear from Marisol Ortiz Flores! She's a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Air Force. Today she talks to us about her journey to discovering wellness. She is very transparent and vulnerable about the experiences she's encountered. She struggled to establish peach in others when she wasn't even at peace with herself. She did something many of us have been guilty of, becoming a "Master Packer." She talks about the importance of not letting things build up and addressing them head-on through various ways of speaking it out loud. Marisol Ortiz Flores Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisol.ortizflores.77 Part II of the Rise From The Shadows Finale will be available tomorrow! Also, the Shadows Podcast returns on Monday, September 26, with former University of Georgia Running Back and the #7 overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, Tim Worley! Head over to our YouTube channel and make sure you subscribe and hit the notifications icon so that you don't miss any future episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shadows-podcast/support

Retired Sgt Major Seb Lavoie is the Chief Executive Officer of Raven Strategic Inc and a 23 yr veteran of both, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Most of Seb's service was spent in full time tactical units where he spent over 12 yrs as a Team Leader, facilitating the problem solving of critical tactical dilemmas within and outside the province of British Columbia (BC).Seb's consistently demonstrated leadership and strategic problem solving abilities, led to his appointment in 2019, as the senior advisory Non Commissioned Officer for the RCMP's Executive leadership in BC. In that capacity, he has proven highly effective in bridging relationships between the executive leaders and the rank and file of the BC RCMP (over 8000 members). Since retiring, Seb has become a sought after guest/motivational speaker, professional performance coach, physical security, situational awareness expert and leadership/resilience trainer.Follow SebInstagram: @slavccmdr The Be Effective Podcast with Adam Haidary, the CEO & founder of PolicePosts and Effective Fitness Training. Discussing everything from law enforcement, training, current critical incidents, and wherever the conversation goes.Instagram: @beeffectivepodcast@effective.fitnesstraining@policeposts@efcombativesEffective Fitness Combatives (EFC)Email: jay@effective.fitnessIG: @efcombativeswww.efcombatives.comWebsite: www.effective.fitnessEmail List: https://www.effective.fitness/policeposts-email-listSponsors:Effective Fitness Training Program: (Effective Fitness)Effective Fitness Training {14 Day Free Trial} + CombativesUse code: “podcast” for 10% off for life

Sheriff Will Akin has over 27 years of combined experience in the military and law enforcement. With over 8 years of active duty service in the United States Army, Will gained leadership and management experience as both a Non-Commissioned Officer and as a Chief Warrant Officer. He enlisted in the Army in October 1994 and after working four years as a Parachute Rigger; he attended the Army's flight program and spent the next four years as a pilot flying the UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter. After being honorably discharged from the Army in February 2003, he began his law enforcement career when he attended the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy in April 2003. As a Police Advisor in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2012, Will assessed, monitored, advised, and mentored local police in order to ensure that law and order were maintained effectively and impartially according to the principles of policing. Topics under advisement during his time overseas included logistics, training, finance, case management, and operations. Will worked closely with the Department of Defense, Department of State, United Nations, and his Afghan counterparts to address issues concerning gender and human rights violations and worked toward solutions that were compatible with Afghanistan's culture. Sheriff Will Akin joined the Clay County Sheriff's Office in January 2013 as a Lieutenant in Field Operations. After his promotion to Captain in June 2015, he served as the Division Commander of the Emergency Preparedness Division and oversaw operations for Emergency Management, the 9-1-1 Communications Center, Public Information, and Media Relations. Will was also the appointed Director of Emergency Management for Clay County and served in that capacity until December 31, 2020. On January 1, 2021, Will assumed his new duties as the 42nd Sheriff of Clay County's 200 year history. Will is an active member in the community as well. He serves as the Post Commander for the Liberty Memorial VFW Post #4043, is a member of the American Legion Post #95, and the Liberty Rotary Club #6040. Originally from California, Will has lived in many states throughout the U.S. as well as South Korea and Afghanistan. Will earned an A.S. in Behavioral Science from Georgia Military College, a B.S. in Criminal Justice and his M.B.A. in Management from California Coast University, a Graduate Certificate from the University of Virginia in Criminal Justice Education, and his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Olivet Nazarene University in Ethical Leadership. Will is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 264 thewashdownpodcast@gmail.com #NeverAloneAlwaysForward

Sheriff Will Akin has over 27 years of combined experience in the military and law enforcement. With over 8 years of active duty service in the United States Army, Will gained leadership and management experience as both a Non-Commissioned Officer and as a Chief Warrant Officer. He enlisted in the Army in October 1994 and after working four years as a Parachute Rigger; he attended the Army's flight program and spent the next four years as a pilot flying the UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter. After being honorably discharged from the Army in February 2003, he began his law enforcement career when he attended the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy in April 2003. As a Police Advisor in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2012, Will assessed, monitored, advised, and mentored local police in order to ensure that law and order were maintained effectively and impartially according to the principles of policing. Topics under advisement during his time overseas included logistics, training, finance, case management, and operations. Will worked closely with the Department of Defense, Department of State, United Nations, and his Afghan counterparts to address issues concerning gender and human rights violations and worked toward solutions that were compatible with Afghanistan's culture. Sheriff Will Akin joined the Clay County Sheriff's Office in January 2013 as a Lieutenant in Field Operations. After his promotion to Captain in June 2015, he served as the Division Commander of the Emergency Preparedness Division and oversaw operations for Emergency Management, the 9-1-1 Communications Center, Public Information, and Media Relations. Will was also the appointed Director of Emergency Management for Clay County and served in that capacity until December 31, 2020. On January 1, 2021, Will assumed his new duties as the 42nd Sheriff of Clay County's 200 year history. Will is an active member in the community as well. He serves as the Post Commander for the Liberty Memorial VFW Post #4043, is a member of the American Legion Post #95, and the Liberty Rotary Club #6040. Originally from California, Will has lived in many states throughout the U.S. as well as South Korea and Afghanistan. Will earned an A.S. in Behavioral Science from Georgia Military College, a B.S. in Criminal Justice and his M.B.A. in Management from California Coast University, a Graduate Certificate from the University of Virginia in Criminal Justice Education, and his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Olivet Nazarene University in Ethical Leadership. Will is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 264 thewashdownpodcast@gmail.com #NeverAloneAlwaysForward

MoxieMoments brings you Jeremy Harrell, the Founder & CEO of The Veteran's Club-a a non-profit veteran service organization, telling us about his most defining moment. As a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, he served honorably for 9 yrs. & was a Non-Commissioned Officer before getting out of the Army in 2008. After leaving the Army, Jeremy went to school at Mid-Continent Univ. studying Bus. Mgt. & started a career in Oper. Mgt. in the Manufacturing & the Supply Chain Logistics Industry. As a man with an Entrepreneurial heart, he wanted to do more to support the Veteran community & founded the Veteran's Club Inc. Jeremy has assisted thousands of Veterans in a multitude of ways, such as their nationally recognized Equine Therapy Program, Career Transition for Vets needing employment, Family Outreach Program, & is currently developing the Camp Restoration Community to house & heal homeless veterans. Veteran's Club Inc also works heavily in Veteran's outreach in the community, including raising money for Veteran causes & providing meals job opportunities, & teaching leadership classes to homeless veterans throughout KY. I love this next part; Jeremy also goes into jails & substance abuse inpatient facilities to teach life skills classes in hopes that those in there have the tools needed upon release. Veteran's Club INC was the 2019 Recipient of the Patriots Award for Veterans Service Organization. This is a national award given by the American Freedom Fund in Washington D.C. every year. Jeremy was also named one of 2020's Louisville Business First's 40 Under 40 and KY. Veteran of the Year and was commissioned a Ky. Colonel for his works for veterans in Ky. Jeremy is the Co-Chair for the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL). Jeremy also serves on the Week of Valor planning committee for Lou. Metro Govt. as well as the VA Mental Health Summit planning committee. Outside of his organization, Jeremy travels with an organization called Mighty Oaks Warrior Program to help struggling veterans in weeklong retreats in CA, OH, TX, & VA. & was selected as a Community Influencer for the Mayor of Louisville's Synergy Project bridging the gap between citizens & police. As if that was not enough commitment, Jeremy was selected to serve on the Governor's Challenge Team to help develop a policy to combat SMVF-(which stands for Service Members, Veterans & their Families) suicides in KY. He is even a very active leader in his church, SEast Christian in Louisville, & independent from his organization, Jeremy is often called upon by local & some national news affiliates when it comes to Veteran related topics not limited to PTSD, Homelessness, Suicide, Policy, Foreign Policy, and more! Jeremy is married to his lovely wife Erin, & they have 3 daughters named Brooklyn, Mattie & Lola & 1 son named Collin.

Ryan Tate sat in his high school English class and watched in horror as terrorists took down the World Trade Center and Pentagon. He had a strong urge to fight on the front lines, and he knew the Marines would provide him with an opportunity to do just that. So he signed his enlistment papers at age 16, received his high school diploma early, and skipped high school graduation to attend Bootcamp at Parris Island in 2003, where he earned the title United States Marine.  As an Infantryman, Ryan participated in some of the most intense battles of the Iraq war. He earned awards for combat valor, “Marine of the Year,” and “Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.” His service took him to Southeast Asia to train foreign militaries and assist in counter-piracy operations. Ryan says, “Being a Marine allowed me to see humanity's best and the worst. The contrast is humbling, and I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything in the world.” After leaving the Marine Corps, Ryan continued his service to our nation with the U.S. Department of State. He served on protective details for high-profile diplomats, both foreign and domestic. After four years with State, Ryan was at home on a Sunday evening and watched a documentary that exposed him to the atrocities of poaching in Africa and the damage that the illegal international wildlife trade had on developing African communities. One particular scene of a female rhino dying a slow, painful death after poachers sawed her face off gave Ryan a gut punch that changed the course of his life forever. In 2013, Ryan took an exploratory research trip to Tanzania at the invitation of President Kikwete and the Ministry for Natural Resources and Tourism. His mentors at the State Department connected him to Government Officials from several African nations to discuss their wildlife protection needs. Each official he spoke with recognized the importance of providing their country's park rangers with specialized military training. It became even more apparent to him during this trip that veterans and their skills would be a game-changer for park rangers and conservationists in the fight to protect endangered species. After returning home from his first trip to Africa, Ryan resigned from the U.S. Department of State and founded Veterans Empowered To Protect African WIldlife. https://vetpaw.org/

Jayne Amelia Larson speaks with former foster youth and survivor, Lisa Marie Arnett. Lisa Marie endured 36 placements and horrific abuse from the age of 2 on until she aged out of foster care at 18. She was then homeless for 3 years but even so, she managed to put herself through college and then joined the Army. She's now a helicopter mechanic, and raising a beautiful young daughter and practicing 'gentle parenting' which she never had but has learned to practice to raise a happy healthy daughter. She has a background contributing to and collaborating with the work of non-profits, schools and philanthropies around foster care advocacy and awareness raising. Her experience includes technical inputs to programming and advocacy efforts; public speaking on topics of foster-care, homelessness and sexual violence: as well as implementation of social media awareness campaigns from design to execution. Lisa currently serves in the National Guard as a Non Commissioned Officer. She was recently highlighted in a video produced by the Army recognizing her for her foster care advocacy. She/her siblings experienced foster care and homelessness as a child and young person; she/her siblings are survivors of abuse and childhood sexual abuse and her sister is a survivor of sex trafficking. Lisa has critical insights into the experiences of children facing the risks of sexual exploitation, abuse and trafficking, understanding of processes and protocols within government systems that serve youth and youth victims, as well as identification of key limitations and opportunities from a crucial lens for this issue.IG@misslispisaTikTok@misslisapisalinktr.ee/MisslisapisaNEST FoundationTogetherWeRise DoGudCollectiveKids to LoveAtlantic Counter Trafficking (ACT)

In today's episode, Wesley speaks with Joe Stump, Staff Sergeant & Non Commissioned Officer in the United States Army. Joe provides his personal experiences with trauma. To contact Wesley, email: info@everythingrenewed.com To contact Joe, you can find him on instagram: @fitjoeco

Three S&P Global executives – Tina Morris, Shaun Wurzbach, and Ed Ware – with military experience join the Essential Podcast to talk about the unique role and skills of non-commissioned officers in the U.S. military and how to apply these lessons to businesses.

Are you prepared to fail and fail again? How can former service personnel adapt their mindset to succeed not just in the private sector but in building a business of their own? Today's episode will resonate with a large proportion of the EP community who at one time or another have been an 'army of one'. We are very pleased to welcome Scot Walker, CEO and Founder of Walker and Associates to discuss: What is special about entrepreneurship within the veteran community? What do ex-service personnel have to teach the private sector about business? Does coming from a hierarchical background become an impediment to working in the private sector? Are there common pitfalls when selecting post-service career training? Should you replicate your military or police role in the private sector as a business? About Scot: Scot Walker started his journey of citizen service as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the military before being appointed as a Federal Criminal Investigator. Scot worked in multiple countries, collaborated with foreign police and intelligence agencies to identify and resolve considerable threats to U.S. citizens and military members. Assignments included serving on the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and an International Smuggling Task Force. After more than 20-years of honorable service and numerous overseas deployments, Scot decided to focus on family and take his skills to Silicon Valley. Scot has worked with some of the most iconic technology brands on the planet as an investigator and consultant, helping them protect intellectual property, mitigate risks to employees, and reduce loss by uncovering the root cause of a problem. https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotwalker1811/ (LinkedIn) https://www.walkerinvestigations.page/ (Walker & Associates) More about the Circuit: The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. https://circuit-magazine.com/read/ (Find out more >) If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. http://bit.ly/OntheCircuit (Opt in here >) The Circuit team is: Elijah Shaw Jon Moss Shaun West Phelim Rowe Connect with Us:  https://circuit-magazine.com/ (Circuit Magazine) https://mailchi.mp/the-bba.org.uk/bba-connect (BBA Connect) https://www.theprotectorapp.com/ (NABA Protector) https://the-bba.org.uk/ (British Bodyguard Association)

On this week's Sitrep there's been much talk of the weaknesses in the Russian Army, one of the reasons being suggested is their lack of a Non Commissioned Officer rank. We'll hear from one well know former NCO in the British Army ‘Big' Phil Campion and Russian military historian Chris BellamyAlso, what is it with Russians and alleged poisoning plots? With claims that individuals have recently been a victim of poisoning, we'll talk to a chemical weapons expert Hamish De Bretton Gordon who'll look at the history and effectiveness of poisoning.The US has been showing off its latest high tech aircraft. The Growler is designed The jets jam and destroy enemy air defence radar. We have a special report from Simon NewtonAn we'll hear about a new and probably final home for the RAF's ‘celebrity chinook' Bravo November..

Warriors, Fall In! Today we are bringing in a military warrior who served 3 years as an Infantryman, earned Ft Benning's Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, and now is the founder and President of Boots to Books, which is an organization that seeks to empower transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with assistance through every facet of their education and employment journey.To my military warriors, listening right now, there are GREAT organizations like Boots to Books, that in addition to your GI Bill, you can also take advantage of FREE opportunities for self-investment for furthering your education, so listen in today at what's being offered bc today we are joined with Army Veteran Peter Cline, who's going to tell us about his organization, services offered, and upcoming events.Boots to Books Website:https://www.boots2books.comConnect with Peter on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-cline/

In this episode, we talk with Trevor Hudson, who is a Coach (both in life and sports), a military veteran of 20 years (just retired from the Air Force), a professional speaker and a podcaster.THOUGHT #1Failure is Not the Stopping Point; it's the Starting Point. THOUGHT #2If You are Afraid of Failure, You Don't Deserve to be Successful. - Charles BarkleyCONNECT:Podcast: HudricoLIVEEmail: hudricolive@gmail.comFacebook: HudricoLIVEInstagram: @HudricoLIVETwitter: @CoachHudson4YouTube: HudricoLIVETik Tok: HudricoLIVEBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:US Air Force - AirForce.com"Smoking Out the Window" (Silk Sonic) - YouTubeGI Joe - GIJoe.Hasbro.comStretch Armstrong - amazon.comValhala - Wikipedia.org Blockbuster Video - Wikipedia.orgStupid Tax = Failures (aka, the bill you pay for being dumb)SEAL Team (CBS) - CBS.comCMSgt Kaleth Wright (USAF) - ThoughtsThatRock.comMike Tyson - Wikipedia.orgTyron Woodley (UFC) - wikipedia.org Apollo Creed - wikipedia.orgTesla - Tesla.comDenzel Washington - wikipedia.orgCharles Barkley - wikipedia.orgJunior Achievement - jausa.ja.orgBiggie Smalls (The Notorious B.I.G.) - wikipedia.orgAll Saints Hotel & Cocktail Lounge (Nathan Monk) - amazon.com"Dream On" (Aerosmith) - YouTubeLeslie Ehm - LeslieEhm.comLebron James - wikipedia.orgTik Tok - TikTok.comRamstein Air Base, Germany - ramstein.af.milCommand Chief Amy Riley (USAF) - LinkedInProverbs 24 - BibleGateway.comThe Kardashians - wikipedia.orgLeap Year - wikipedia.orgHard Rock International – HardRock.comBooky Call - https://www.bookycall.combookstarPR - bookstarPR.comThoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.comCertified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.comLeadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results (Jim Knight) - LeadershipThatRocksBook.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company's Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.comBlack Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.comCannonball Kids' cancer – CannonballKidscancer.orgBig Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT KeelTREVOR HUDSON'S BIO:A Coach & Military veteran for 20 years, Trevor Hudson facilitates various interactive topics, including sessions around Change Leadership within organizational culture, world-class, differentiated service, building resilient teams, team development, employee branding, performance, and expectation management.Trevor started his career in customer service at Blockbuster Video, make movie night recommendations. While enforcing the ", please be kind and rewind policy." He eventually made his premiere in the professional world in 2001 when he joined the USAF. From day one, Trevor's natural leadership abilities have to keep him in a position to lead people, making the transition to teaching and building teams as a coach seamless.Trevor's role in the Air Force and on the sidelines as a coach involved many facets of organizational leadership and development, including creating/managing teams and rejuvenating underperforming programs. Trevor also excels at facilitating and overseeing management training locations, producing training videos, directing company e-Learning initiatives, facilitating leadership transitions motivating teams, and traveling to properties to deliver on-site classes & measure standards.Trevor has put his experience and creativity to work, which has consistently developed training seminars. During his time in the Air Force, his teams have won multiple Awards ("Outstanding Unit" in 2008, 2011, and 2012, "Clinic of the Year" in 2018, "Team of the year" in 2010), garnered "Non-Commissioned Officer of the year" in 2017 and won Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Award for their "Citizen of the Year 2019."Trevor has a degree in Coaching studies & a master's in Sports Administration. He has also been an instructor in the military for six years. A certified Life coach and Master resilience trainer for the last four years. As an MRT, he has taught countless courses and developed over 100 resiliency trainer assets for the Air force. Networking is a big part of his success. Trevor is the Owner & CEO of Hudrico Live inc. Which positions him to facilitate at any association or company event, in any industry, as a keynote or breakout speaker.Trevor also hosts a weekly podcast called Hudrico Live, which includes guests and presents life-changing pieces of advice and discussion. Furthermore, Trevor offers a leadership-training program called, Failure at the start as an educational training, hard knock life-inspired experience for leaders looking to motivate their business and teams in various areas.

Thanks to James “Jimmy” Reeves for coming on the show! Great conversation from a transitioning senior Non-Commissioned Officer. It is always great to hear their perspective on military transition. I also enjoy hearing the cautions from people that have had a different transition path than myself. Jimmy has a great story, and I am thankful for his time. https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-joseph-reeves/As mentioned in the podcast:American Corporate Partnerships: https://www.acp-usa.org/ETS Sponsorship: https://etssponsorship.com/Onward to Opportunity - https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/o2o-locations/fort-bragg/Black Ops Paintball - https://www.blackopspaintball.org/fayetteville/MSSA Microsoft Software and Systems Academy - https://military.microsoft.com/programs/microsoft-software-systems-academy/DoD SkillBridge - https://skillbridge.osd.mil/Hire Heroes - https://www.hireheroesusa.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=grant&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxc6PBhCEARIsAH8Hff2ihh0nZsjfMzYP_DcTFAdxi-Ztpv8w2mj8cS-vBrYsP1bDop0n7TwaApcEEALw_wcBVettech - https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/vettec-high-tech-program/Patriots Path - https://patriots-path.org/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelmccall/Matthew J Louis: https://matthewjlouis.com/USO Pathfinder program: https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-pathfinder-transition-programIf you have any questions or comments about the show please shoot me and email: robcast2022@gmail.com

Mat Quinlan is a listener who disagreed with Jim's statement, "You are Soft" and gave his feedback on Instagram. Jim decided that it would be good to do an interview with Mat and talk about this statement. Instead of blowing Mat off Jim enters into a great dialogue with our new friend. Mat Quinlan is: -Father to 2 awesome kids (15 YO Daughter/19 YO Son) - 3 years in the highest divorced unit in the Air Force - Holds a couple of “first-evers” in the Air Force - Tactical expertise (SWAT/ Active Shooter/ MOUT/ Combatives) -3 X Active shooter instructor (Civilian, Military, FBI) -2 time Army MACP Tournament Champion (Non weight class fighting) Also won 26 fights straight (no break).  1 man was a 205-lb professional MMA fighter; another was the NorthWest Submission Heavyweight Champion. I fought each 2 times (both were fresh) and my weight was 155-160. -Black Belt in MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial arts Program). Believed to be the First Air Force in history. -Non Commissioned Officer of the year (Idaho Air National Guard) -66th in the world (Spartan Race) 2017 -2nd place in NorthAmerican Championship “Age Group” division (14th overall) 2021 Spartan Race in Tahoe -First Christian to wear Beard in Military Uniform (Based on Christian Manliness). This was not an easy task! -Retired and diligently seeking to be a SOLID, well-rounded Man.   Mat's Goals are:  -Become a sponsored professional athlete: 2021/2022 -Win the Spartan AG world Championship: 2021/2022 -Serve the Church and work on developing more Manly ways for men to stay engaged (working on a garage ministry for men to work on cars together) -Building My son's business with him (as a mentor and road dog) -Staying engaged with my daughter through her high school years (being with the kids during their teens was a big part of popping smoke (retiring) at 21 years) -continuing to build my wife up in every way possible (she's pretty squared- away, so not an easy task) Boots on the Ground: Find where you are soft. Get a guy who is victorious in this area and have him mentor you. Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Howdy*... Tyree here and on our latest episode, we have Stamper (that's what he preferred to be called for this purposes of this show). We catch up with Our Friend as a group for the first time in years. Stamp-Dogg explains his thoughts upon rolling up to Germany, a bit about the combat extravaganza known as Kosovo and becoming a Non-Commissioned Officer in a Combat Zone. We also get into moving on from the Army and learning to become a Civilian again. Fun times and funny stories told by all!  *now with reduced bad language, Shuck-a-muck! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beforeiforget/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beforeiforget/support

My name is Sergeant Derek Ruck I am a Recruiter in the Wisconsin Army National Guard at the age of 24 years old. I grew up in Madison, Wisconsin in a small house outside of the city. I've served 4 years so far, with 16 more years to go. Making a huge goal of mine to be what people call a “Lifer”, someone who decides to stay enlisted in the Army National Guard on active orders for a full 20 years of service. I joined the National Guard as a 13B Crew Member in Field Artillery “The King of Battle''. My training sent me down to Fort Benning Georgia for Basic Training and then to Fort Sill Oklahoma for Advanced Individual Training (Job Training). After that, I was sent back to Wisconsin and set up to drill one weekend a month in Marshfield, WI with the 1-120th. There, I learned how to load 105mm rounds into a 119 Howitzer and send those rounds downrange. Hence my favorite phrase, “Send It!”. I truly joined though to create a purpose and make a difference in my life, now my goal is to help people find that purpose in their life and be able to recruit them into an organization that I stand by and believe in to set each and every one of them up for success. Everyone thinks joining the military is a risk and challenge beyond comprehension, but without trying. You'll never know your full potential. My hobbies are fishing, weight lifting, reading, and cooking. A goal of mine is to own my own business in the near future. Specifically, a coffee business, which may or may not already be in the works. Don't ever tell yourself you can't do something. I am very passionate about spending time with family and loved ones. You can never get back time. Leadership isn't a skill I magically acquired when I finally became a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Army National Guard. It was learned through hard work and also trials and tribulations. Going through hard times as a member of a team with my fellow peers and deciding what we needed to do to set ourselves up for success, but also how to learn from our mistakes. Studying my leaders for their good and bad flaws, and how to and how not to act. With 3 years of constant growth, I was able to finally be called a Sergeant and prove that I was rightfully up for the task at hand.

This week on the Vill House Podcast we have our good friend Lenny Tillman. Lenny is an outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer and soon to be a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer. This is an Air Force heavy podcast, but with plenty of lessons that apply to everyday life and any other career. Lenny tells us about the difficult times he has faced during his career which he refers to as "Strength Through Challenge." We also discuss our "Service Turning Point" reflecting on our reasons and motivations for continuing to serve in the military. Lastly, we share our thoughts on the legacy we want to leave behind when our time is up in the Air Force. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On todays show Steve Hallman is joined by the founder of Veterans Club Inc, Jeremy Harrell. Jeremy shares his story of overcoming adversity in childhood and as an adult. After being deployed to Iraq in the U. S. Army Jermey had to confront an internal and external battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Jeremy found the courage to confront difficult circumstances head on and has overcome the effects of trauma in his own life and has since started the non-profit organization Veterans Club in the state of Kentucky to help other veterans learn learn about themselves through a variety of therapy methods. Jeremy Harrell is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom. He served honorably for nine years and was a Non-Commissioned Officer before getting out of the Army in 2008. After leaving the Army, Jeremy went to school at Mid-Continent University studying Business Management. Jeremy started a career in Operation Management in the Manufacturing and the Supply Chain Logistics Industry. As a man with an Entrepreneurial heart, he wanted to do more to support the Veteran community.Three years ago, Jeremy founded a nonprofit called Veteran's Club Inc in Kentucky. Presently, Veteran's Club Inc is a premier organization in the United States. Veteran's Club INC has assisted thousands of Veterans in a multitude of ways such as his nationally recognized Equine Therapy Program, Career Transition for Vets needing employment, Family Outreach Program, and is currently developing the Camp Restoration Community to house and heal homeless veterans. Veteran's Club Inc also works heavily in veteran's outreach in the community including raising money for Veteran causes and providing meals, job opportunities, and teaching leadership classes to homeless Veterans. Jeremy also goes into jails and substance abuse inpatient facilities to teach life skills classes in hopes that those who are in there have the tools needed upon release. Veteran's Club INC was the 2019 Recipient of the Patriots Award for Veterans Service Organization. This is a national award given from the American Freedom Fund in Washington D.C. every year.Jeremy is the Co-Chair for Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL). Jeremy also serves on the Week of Valor planning committee for Louisville Metro Government as well as the VA Mental Health Summit planning committee.Outside of his organization, Jeremy travels with an organization called Mighty Oaks Warrior Program to help struggling veterans in weeklong retreats in CA, OH, TX, and VA. Jeremy was selected as a Community Influencer for the Mayor of Louisville's Synergy Project bridging the gap between citizens and police. Most recently, Jeremy was selected to serve on the Governor's Challenge Team to help develop policy to combat SMVF suicides in the state of Kentucky. Jeremy is also a very active leader in his church Southeast Christian in Louisville. Independent from his organization, Jeremy is often called upon by local and national news affiliates such as CNN and Fox News when it comes to Veteran and Community Leadership related topics not limited to PTSD, Homelessness, Suicide, Policy, Foreign Policy, Social Justice, and more.Veterans Club Jeremy Harrell FacebookJeremy Harrell InstagramThe Interrupted Podcast WebsiteThe Interrupted Podcast Instagram PageSteve's InstagramThe Interrupted Outdoors Facebook PageInterrupted Outdoors Instagram Page

DAN CARTER U.S. AIR FORCE, RETIRED Logistics Management ✯ Transportation ✯Operations✯ Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area Dan is married with two kids. Military Honors and Awards 2018 First Sergeant of the Year 2013 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 2011 Unit Safety Representative of the Year Higher Education Ashford University (http://ashford.edu) Bachelor's of Science in Organizational Leadership (Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.89) Recognitions: Veterans National Honor Society and Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society) Community College of the Air Force  (https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF) Associates of Arts (A.A.) Human Resources Associates of Arts (A.A.) Business Administration and Transportation Management Professional Management Certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Issued By Improvement Partners, LLC) December 2020 Dan's LinkedIn Profile  linkedin.com/in/danielrcarter1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

As a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, he served honorably for 9 yrs. & was a Non-Commissioned Officer before getting out of the Army in 2008. After leaving the Army, Jeremy went to school at Mid-Continent Univ. studying Bus. Mgt. & started a career in Oper. Mgt. in the Manufacturing & the Supply Chain Logistics Industry. As a man with an Entrepreneurial heart, he wanted to do more to support the Veteran community & founded in KY. the Veteran's Club Inc in KY. & has assisted over thousands of Veterans in a multitude of ways such as their nationally recognized Equine Therapy Program, Career Transition for Vets needing employment, Family Outreach Program, & is currently developing the Camp Restoration Community to house & heal homeless veterans. Veteran's Club Inc also works heavily in veteran's outreach in the community including raising money for Veteran causes & providing meals, job opportunities, & teaching leadership classes to homeless veterans throughout KY. I love this next part, Jeremy also goes into jails & substance abuse inpatient facilities to teach life skills classes in hopes that those who are in there have the tools needed upon release. Veteran's Club INC was the 2019 Recipient of the Patriots Award for Veterans Service Organization. This is a national award given from the American Freedom Fund in Washington D.C. every year. Jeremy was also named one of 2020's Louisville Business First's 40 Under 40, and KY. veteran of the Year, and was commissioned a Ky. Colonel for the works he's done for veterans in Ky. Jeremy is the Co-Chair for the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL). Jeremy also serves on the Week of Valor planning committee for Lou. Metro Govt. as well as the VA Mental Health Summit planning committee. Outside of his organization, Jeremy travels with an organization called Mighty Oaks Warrior Program to help struggling veterans in weeklong retreats in CA, OH, TX, & VA. & was selected as a Community Influencer for the Mayor of Louisville's Synergy Project bridging the gap between citizens & police. As if that was not enough of a commitment, Jeremy was selected to serve on the Governor's Challenge Team to help develop a policy to combat SMVF-(which stands for Service Members, Veterans & their Families) suicides in KY. He is even a very active leader in his church SEast Christian in Louisville, & independent from his organization, Jeremy is often called upon by local & some national news affiliates when it comes to Veteran related topics not limited to PTSD, Homelessness, Suicide, Policy, Foreign Policy, and more! Jeremy is married to his lovely wife Erin, & they have 3 daughters named Brooklyn, Mattie & Lola & 1 son named Collin. 

JB Spisso has over 30 years of experience in transforming individuals into leaders. He holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Organizational Management & Leadership from Nyack College and studied under notable sports psychologist Dr. Derek Anderson from 2014-2017. He is also a veteran of the United States Army with 26 years of service, including ten years in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, leading the country's most talented soldiers in combat. JB retired at the prominent rank of Sergeant Major, the highest and most respected Non-Commissioned Officer position in the military.

Leadership. Leadership, Leadership, Leadership. We talk a lot about it in the Army. It is in the name of every Non- Commissioned Officer education course yet we fail to teach how to create real influence in these courses. As always, I share some solutions to go along with these problems. I also share what it was like going to this leadership course and being asked to lead a team through an open field to attack the objective even as an aviation sergeant! I learned how to lead a formation in drill and ceremony while marching them around, which I never used!!! Lots of exciting things coming up in the show! 

Today, we are very fortunate to have a guest on the show, who continues to serve his military community through his strength of comedy with meaningful motivation. He was part of the GI's of Comedy and is currently the “Director of Media and Artist Relations at The Laugh Factory in Los Angeles.” Our guest today is Mr. Thom Tran, who is not only an Army combat Veteran, but is also a professional broadcast journalist, professional comedian, actor and musician. Thom was a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army, served a total of 8 years, with a deployment to support Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 where he received a Purple Heart.Thom Tran's Website:https://thomtran.comThom Tran Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_thomtran/Thom Tran Twitter:https://twitter.com/_thomtranAct Now Education:www.actnoweducation.com

JB has over 30 years of experience in transforming individuals into leaders. He is a veteran of the United States Army with 26 years of service, including ten years in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, leading the Country's most talented Soldiers in combat. JB retired at the prominent rank of Sergeant Major, the highest and most respected Non-Commissioned Officer position in the military. JB is extensively well-versed as a leader, trainer, and educator. He has executed effective team building and leadership training for several professional sports teams, including NFL and NHL clubs, and was the first in Executive Director of Leadership and Cultural Development, spawning similar roles with other professional teams throughout the league. He routinely advises C-Suite executives on leadership and culture and is a sought after speaker for industry gatherings and leadership podcasts. The higher you climb, the more people you serve. Come to understand what it truly means to be a warrior, and how to spread joy. You can also read more about JB's philosophy in his book, Warrior Leadership: Steps to success for Leaders on the Ground. w w w . j b s l e a d e r s . c o m I n s t a g r a m : @ j b s p i s s o L i n k e d I n : @ j b - s p i s s o T w i t t e r : @ j b s l e a d e r s

Every officer, Junior Commissioned Officer and Non-Commissioned Officer of the armed forces is a trained crisis manager.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/times-running-out-armed-forces-must-be-sent-to-rural-india-to-lead-covid-fight/661695/

In this episode we talk with LTC Miller and Cadet Rosenthol from University of Washington in Seattle. We have a dialogue about leadership from the Junior Officer, Senior Officer and Non-Commissioned Officer. A multi-faceted episode with some great perspectives about how to build teams and connection. I taught at UW from 2009-2012. So Kinear Battalion will always be near and dear to my heart. Hope you enjoy this episode, I know I did. UW ROTC I also reference two amazing books for leaders, links below. Behind the Colors-CSM (R) Scott Schroeder360 Degree Leadership-John Maxwell 

NPA 81 Jeremy Harrell Veterans Club The importance of partnership   In this episode of Nonprofit Architect, Travis talks with Jeremy Harrell about his work with Veteran's Club Inc in Kentucky.   Jeremy Harrell is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom. He served honorably for nine years and was a Non-Commissioned Officer before getting out of the Army in 2008. As a man with an Entrepreneurial heart, he wanted to do more to support the Veteran community. Three years ago, Jeremy founded a non-profit called Veteran's Club Inc in Kentucky.   Presently, Veteran's Club Inc is a premier organization in the United States. Veteran's Club INC has assisted thousands of Veterans in a multitude of ways such as his nationally recognized Equine Therapy Program, Career Transition for Vets needing employment, Family Outreach Program, and is currently developing the Camp Restoration Community to house and heal homeless veterans.   Veteran's Club Inc also works heavily in veteran's outreach in the community including raising money for Veteran causes and providing meals, job opportunities, and teaching leadership classes to homeless Veterans.      Conversation Highlights:  {00:53} Jeremy explains how the Veterans club was started  {6:31} Jeremy explains how Equine therapy works  {9:10} Jeremy shares how he has come up with so many ideas  {12:41} Jeremy explains how he folds the vets into the organization to serve  {14:55} How do you start when you only have one person at your meeting  {18:33} How to get the family involved  {24:00} Why you need to partner with other organizations  {29:54} The importance of youth council  {34:56} A success story from Veterans Club  {38:11} Contact Jeremy  jharrell@veteransclubinc.org     Remarkable quotes:  “You cannot hide your feelings from horses”  “When an opportunity presents itself, I hop on it”  “In our group of 5,000 vets, we have not had one suicide”  “Money is secondary I want vets to leave feeling like family”  “Do not focus on the number, do the work and the people will come”  “Refuse to lose”  “We are not worried about the credit we are worried about the results”    Resources:  Jeremy Harrell   jharrell@veteransclubinc.org   Facebook.com/jeremy.wayne.harrell   Instagram: jeremy_w_harrell_official   linkedin: Jeremy Harrell   veteransclubinc.org       Bio:  Jeremy Harrell is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom. He served honorably for nine years and was a Non-Commissioned Officer before getting out of the Army in 2008.   After leaving the Army, Jeremy went to school at Mid-Continent University studying Business Management. Jeremy started a career in Operation Management in the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Logistics Industry. As a man with an Entrepreneurial heart, he wanted to do more to support the Veteran community.   Three years ago, Jeremy founded a non-profit called Veteran's Club Inc in Kentucky. Presently, Veteran's Club Inc is a premier organization in the United States. Veteran's Club INC has assisted thousands of Veterans in a multitude of ways such as his nationally recognized Equine Therapy Program, Career Transition for Vets needing employment, Family Outreach Program, and is currently developing the Camp Restoration Community to house and heal homeless veterans.   Veteran's Club Inc also works heavily in veteran's outreach in the community including raising money for Veteran causes and providing meals, job opportunities, and teaching leadership classes to homeless Veterans. Jeremy also goes into jails and substance abuse inpatient facilities to teach life skills classes in hopes that those who are in there have the tools needed upon release.   Veteran's Club INC was the 2019 Recipient of the Patriots Award for Veterans Service Organization. This is a national award given from the American Freedom Fund in Washington D.C. every year. Jeremy was also named Kentucky Veteran of the Year and was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel twice in two years from two different Governors for the works he's done for veterans in Kentucky. Jeremy was also nominated and chosen to be one of Louisville's elite Forty under 40 for the class of 2020. In November of 2020, Jeremy was awarded Humana's Boots on Ground Award, which is Humana's most coveted award for the work he does for Veterans and the community. Once again in November of 2020, Jeremy was named Community Champion by Amazon and    Kentucky Derby Festival. Jeremy is the Co-Chair for Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL). Jeremy also serves on the Week of Valor planning committee for Louisville Metro Government as well as the VA Mental Health Summit planning committee.  Outside of his organization, Jeremy travels with an organization called Mighty Oaks Warrior Program to help struggling veterans in weeklong retreats in CA, OH, TX, and VA. Jeremy was selected as a Community Influencer for the Mayor of Louisville's Synergy Project bridging the gap between citizens and police. Most recently, Jeremy was selected to serve on the Governor's Challenge Team to help develop policy to combat SMVF suicides in the state of Kentucky.  Jeremy is also a very active leader in his church Southeast Christian in Louisville. Independent from his organization, Jeremy is often called upon by local and national news affiliates such as CNN and Fox News when it comes to Veteran and Community Leadership related topics not limited to PTSD, Homelessness, Suicide, Policy, Foreign Policy, Social Justice, and more.  Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links  Website: http://nonprofitarchitect.org  Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonprofitArchitect    

NPA 81 Jeremy Harrell Veterans Club The importance of partnership   In this episode of Nonprofit Architect, Travis talks with Jeremy Harrell about his work with Veteran’s Club Inc in Kentucky.   Jeremy Harrell is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom. He served honorably for nine years and was a Non-Commissioned Officer before getting out of the Army in 2008. As a man with an Entrepreneurial heart, he wanted to do more to support the Veteran community. Three years ago, Jeremy founded a non-profit called Veteran’s Club Inc in Kentucky.   Presently, Veteran’s Club Inc is a premier organization in the United States. Veteran’s Club INC has assisted thousands of Veterans in a multitude of ways such as his nationally recognized Equine Therapy Program, Career Transition for Vets needing employment, Family Outreach Program, and is currently developing the Camp Restoration Community to house and heal homeless veterans.   Veteran’s Club Inc also works heavily in veteran’s outreach in the community including raising money for Veteran causes and providing meals, job opportunities, and teaching leadership classes to homeless Veterans.      Conversation Highlights:  {00:53} Jeremy explains how the Veterans club was started  {6:31} Jeremy explains how Equine therapy works  {9:10} Jeremy shares how he has come up with so many ideas  {12:41} Jeremy explains how he folds the vets into the organization to serve  {14:55} How do you start when you only have one person at your meeting  {18:33} How to get the family involved  {24:00} Why you need to partner with other organizations  {29:54} The importance of youth council  {34:56} A success story from Veterans Club  {38:11} Contact Jeremy  jharrell@veteransclubinc.org     Remarkable quotes:  “You cannot hide your feelings from horses”  “When an opportunity presents itself, I hop on it”  “In our group of 5,000 vets, we have not had one suicide”  “Money is secondary I want vets to leave feeling like family”  “Do not focus on the number, do the work and the people will come”  “Refuse to lose”  “We are not worried about the credit we are worried about the results”    Resources:  Jeremy Harrell   jharrell@veteransclubinc.org   Facebook.com/jeremy.wayne.harrell   Instagram: jeremy_w_harrell_official   linkedin: Jeremy Harrell   veteransclubinc.org       Bio:  Jeremy Harrell is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom. He served honorably for nine years and was a Non-Commissioned Officer before getting out of the Army in 2008.   After leaving the Army, Jeremy went to school at Mid-Continent University studying Business Management. Jeremy started a career in Operation Management in the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Logistics Industry. As a man with an Entrepreneurial heart, he wanted to do more to support the Veteran community.   Three years ago, Jeremy founded a non-profit called Veteran’s Club Inc in Kentucky. Presently, Veteran’s Club Inc is a premier organization in the United States. Veteran’s Club INC has assisted thousands of Veterans in a multitude of ways such as his nationally recognized Equine Therapy Program, Career Transition for Vets needing employment, Family Outreach Program, and is currently developing the Camp Restoration Community to house and heal homeless veterans.   Veteran’s Club Inc also works heavily in veteran’s outreach in the community including raising money for Veteran causes and providing meals, job opportunities, and teaching leadership classes to homeless Veterans. Jeremy also goes into jails and substance abuse inpatient facilities to teach life skills classes in hopes that those who are in there have the tools needed upon release.   Veteran’s Club INC was the 2019 Recipient of the Patriots Award for Veterans Service Organization. This is a national award given from the American Freedom Fund in Washington D.C. every year. Jeremy was also named Kentucky Veteran of the Year and was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel twice in two years from two different Governors for the works he’s done for veterans in Kentucky. Jeremy was also nominated and chosen to be one of Louisville’s elite Forty under 40 for the class of 2020. In November of 2020, Jeremy was awarded Humana’s Boots on Ground Award, which is Humana’s most coveted award for the work he does for Veterans and the community. Once again in November of 2020, Jeremy was named Community Champion by Amazon and    Kentucky Derby Festival. Jeremy is the Co-Chair for Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL). Jeremy also serves on the Week of Valor planning committee for Louisville Metro Government as well as the VA Mental Health Summit planning committee.  Outside of his organization, Jeremy travels with an organization called Mighty Oaks Warrior Program to help struggling veterans in weeklong retreats in CA, OH, TX, and VA. Jeremy was selected as a Community Influencer for the Mayor of Louisville’s Synergy Project bridging the gap between citizens and police. Most recently, Jeremy was selected to serve on the Governor’s Challenge Team to help develop policy to combat SMVF suicides in the state of Kentucky.  Jeremy is also a very active leader in his church Southeast Christian in Louisville. Independent from his organization, Jeremy is often called upon by local and national news affiliates such as CNN and Fox News when it comes to Veteran and Community Leadership related topics not limited to PTSD, Homelessness, Suicide, Policy, Foreign Policy, Social Justice, and more.  Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links  Website: http://nonprofitarchitect.org  Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonprofitArchitect    

Childhood dreams of wearing military fatigues led Corey to enlist in the United States Air Force. His first duty station immersed him in a different culture by sending him to Germany. While overseas, Corey's leadership fostered opportunities for travel throughout Europe. This exposed him to a multitude of different cultures. Orders back to the U.S. sent him to Utah, as a Non-Commissioned Officer. His rapid development in leadership led to his next opportunity to instruct professional military education, with a move back to Germany. Here, he found his LOVE for mental performance while instructing and working with military Special Forces warriors. Pursuing this love, for the power of the mind, led him to focus on his education as a civilian. Currently, Corey is an Organization Development Consultant and Training Specialist at the University of Washington Medicine. He also is an independent Mental Performance Coach who instructs in the areas of; mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, self-reflection, routine, habits, self-talk, and goal setting. His program has dramatically changed the way that I perceive everyday life! Listen in to hear some of his advice and wisdom. Corey also shares a ton of practical tips to help you relax your mind and minimize your daily stresses!

Childhood dreams of wearing military fatigues led Corey to enlist in the United States Air Force. His first duty station immersed him in a different culture by sending him to Germany. While overseas, Corey's leadership fostered opportunities for travel throughout Europe. This exposed him to a multitude of different cultures. Orders back to the U.S. sent him to Utah, as a Non-Commissioned Officer. His rapid development in leadership led to his next opportunity to instruct professional military education, with a move back to Germany. Here, he found his LOVE for mental performance while instructing and working with military Special Forces warriors. Pursuing this love, for the power of the mind, led him to focus on his education as a civilian. Currently, Corey is an Organization Development Consultant and Training Specialist at the University of Washington Medicine. He also is an independent Mental Performance Coach who instructs in the areas of; mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, self-reflection, routine, habits, self-talk, and goal setting. His program has dramatically changed the way that I perceive everyday life! Listen in to hear some of his advice and wisdom. Corey also shares a ton of practical tips to help you relax your mind and minimize your daily stresses!

JB Spisso is the Founder of JBS Leadership Consultants, LLC & a 26- year Army Ranger Veteran (Sergeant Major), & Author of Warrior Leadership. The objective of JBS Leadership Consultants is to inspire, motivate, and educate the "leaders on the ground". The men and women moving a group of people towards achieving a common goal. JB Spisso is a veteran of the United States Army with 26 years of service, including ten years in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, leading the Country's most talented Soldiers in combat. JB retired at the prominent rank of Sergeant Major, the highest and most respected Non-Commissioned Officer position in the military.JB is extensively well-versed as a leader, trainer, and educator. He has executed effective team building and leadership training for several professional sports teams, including NFL and NHL clubs, and was the first in the National Hockey League to hold the position of Executive Director of Leadership and Cultural Development, spawning similar roles with other professional teams throughout the league. |JBSpisso|-JBSLeaders.com-@JBSpisso|JakeGallen|-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-Linkedin|TimeStamps|0:00 - Introduction1:28 - Warrior Leadership 4:24 - Who is JB Spisso? 9:53 - Talent vs. Leadership 14:00 - Character Evaluation 18:05 - Communication Patterns & Recognition 20:51 - Cultivating Culture 27:38 - Why do People Fear Change? 29:42 - Involvement with Professional Sports Teams 34:35 - Impactful Moments with Others 37:56 - What do all Leaders Posses? 41:02 - Creator Economy 45:41 - JBS Leadership 49:16 - Leaving your Comfort Zone 56:40 - Self-Care 1:06:05 - Soldiers , Athletes, & Business Leaders 1:06:48 - What does Las Vegas mean to you?|LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE to the platform of your choice|-Apple Podcasts-Spotify-Google Podcasts-Amazon Podcasts-Youtube (VIDEO RECORDINGS)

Lt. Col. Sam Hayes, the Inter-agency Coordinator for the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, hosts a discussion with members of the Civil Affairs regiment surrounding the Civil Affairs role at the tactical level in the great power competition in different global regions. They touch on embassy work, combining Military Information Support Operations with Civil Affairs capabilities, and the importance of civil society organizations. 1st Sgt. Enrique Hernandez is an active duty Non-Commissioned Officer serving as a Company First Sergeant in 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (SO) (A).  He has deployed to numerous countries within the SOUTHCOM and CENTCOM AORs.Maj. J. David Thompson is an active duty U.S. Army Civil Affairs Major assigned to 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (SO)(A). He has a number of deployments to the Middle East and Southwest Asia. David has a Juris Doctorate from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He also holds a BS in Economics and MBA in Leadership from Liberty University. Outside the military, he's worked at the UN Refugee Agency, Department of Defense, and Physicians for Human Rights – Israel.1st Sgt. Richard Bisbal is an active-duty member in U.S. Army Civil Affairs. Serving in the 95th CA BDE (SO) (A). He has served in MEDCOM, the 98th CA BN, and 95th CA BDE with various deployments South America. 1SG Bisbal has a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Management from Trident University in California, and a Master of Arts Degree in Strategic Security Studies from National Defense University in Washington, D.C.Maj. Mike Casiano is an active-duty  U.S. Army Civil Affairs Officer serving in the 95th CA BDE (SO) (A). He has served in 1st Armored Division, the 98th CA BN, and 1SFC (A) with various deployments across the Middle East and South America. Mike has multiple degrees to include a Master of Arts Degree in Public Policy: International Affairs from Liberty University, a Master of Military Arts and Science Degree in Military Operations from the US Army Command and General Staff College, and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in International Management from the University of Texas at San Antonio.Capt. Christina Plumley is an active duty U.S. Army Civil Affairs officer serving in E Company, 97th Civil Affairs Battalion (SO)(A). She has recent experience in Southeast Asia as the Theater Civil Military Support Element Deputy Operations Chief. She previously served with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, supporting and executing multinational military exercises across Europe. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in International Relations and French from the United States Military Academy.Capt. Paul Kuemmerlein is an active-duty U.S. Army Civil Affairs officer serving in Fox Co, 83d Civil Affairs Battalion.  Paul deployed to Guyana from AUG-DEC 2020 where he led his CA Team ISO synchronized SOF efforts and interagency collaboration with DOS and host-nation counter-COVID efforts.   A NOV 2019 Graduate of the U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School, Paul’s pre-SOF career in Transportation and Logistics included assignments in Korea (Camps Walkers & Henry) and Fort Hood, TX.Lt. Col. Sam Hayes is an active-duty U.S. Army Civil Affairs officer serving at the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (SO) (A). He has served with the 82nd Airborne Division, the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion, 82nd Civil Affairs Battalion, USAJFK Special Warfare Center and School, USCAPOC(A), and NATO with various deployment across the Middle East and Africa. Sam has multiple degrees to include a Masters of Art in Information Warfare and Political Strategy from Naval Postgraduate School and a Ph.D. in Organizational Management with a specialization in Leadership from Capella University.

Colonel Chris Woodbridge, USMC (ret) is the editor and publisher of the Marine Corps Gazette, he joined ALL MARINE RADIO and here is what we covered: The early days of the Iwo Jima fight The Marine Corps “SNCO problem” This Month’s Marine Corps Gazette edition

In this episode Rabbi Wildes interviews Liel Leibovitz. Liel Leibovitz is an Israeli-American journalist, author, media critic and video game scholar, and co-host of the wildly popular podcast Unorthodox. When he was 9 years old, he became interested in the United States after visiting relatives resident there and his interest has never died. Leibovitz was a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Spokesperson's Unit of the Israel Defense Forces. He worked at a hardware store and then at the Israeli Consulate as a senior press officer, producing "Israel Line," a daily summary of significant news taken directly from Israeli media. He received his B.A. from Tel Aviv University and after moving to New York City where his love of America continued to bloom, he received an M.S. in journalism and a Ph.D. in communications from Columbia University. He served as culture editor of the Jewish Week and has written for The Nation, as well as for The New Republic. At Tablet magazine, Leibovitz serves as senior writer and executive producer of video and interactive media.

Jimmy Mosconis was wounded while fighting in Vietnam.  He was an accomplished leader of soldiers as a Non Commissioned Officer.  In May 1969 he organized US troops to rescue Jan Scruggs, Founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, who was badly wounded and unable to continue firing his rifle  at the North Vietnamese soldiers.Jimmy has become a great success in business and owns the famous Bay City Lodge in Apalachicola Florida.   He has fishing guides and acomodations for fishing enthusiasts and their family.

In this episode Hannah and I travel back in time to understand the obstacles, nuances and reality of being a woman in the Military. Hannah served in the 82nd Airborne Division where she was a Squad leader, a Non-Commissioned Officer and a wonderful example of a woman in the Military. Join us as we delve deep into some of the issues that Hannah experienced as well as the things that she learned along the way. Our take on femininity, masculinity and Military is just one perspective on women in the Military. In this podcast we ask questions about traditional femininity and being a team player. #armystrong, #armygirl, #soldier, #women, #womenempowerment, #strongwoman, #82ndAirborneDivision, #girls --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suede-grain/support

JB Spisso and I were introduced to each other through a mutual friend.  I started reading JB's book, Warrior Leadership, and I had to invite on the podcast.  His approach to leadership is well respected, given his experience!   We talk about: - how to develop mental toughness - being a leader in today's cancel culture - US Army Ranger training and lessons learned from it - and much more! Guest Bio: JB has over 30 years of experience in transforming individuals into leaders.​ He is a veteran of the United States Army with 26 years of service, including ten years in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, leading the Country's most talented Soldiers in combat. JB retired at the prominent rank of Sergeant Major, the highest and most respected Non-Commissioned Officer position in the military. JB is extensively well-versed as a leader, trainer, and educator. He has executed effective team building and leadership training for several professional sports teams, including NFL and NHL clubs, and was the first in the National Hockey League to hold the position of Executive Director of Leadership and Cultural Development.  He routinely advises C-Suite executives on leadership and culture and is a sought after speaker for industry gatherings and leadership podcasts. Connect with JB: IG Website LinkedIn Connect with Kyle: IG LinkedIn To learn more and apply for the upcoming men's mastermind: Spring 2021

James Quilty is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Sofia Information Technology Consulting, Inc. (SofiaITC).  He has a rich background in Information Technology with over 20 years in Information Technology Program/Project Management, Systems Engineering, and Information Security supporting military and law enforcement missions both as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S Army (Military Intelligence) and as a government contractor at the Pentagon, FBI, FAA, and USSOCOM.James is on the Board of Directors as President for the Central Florida Chapter (CFC) National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) and on the Advisory Counsel for Global SOF Foundation (GSF).James’ has extensive experience in information technology and project management, and as such, is able to speak with credibility about career opportunities in both Project Management and Cyber Security.James holds a Master’s in Business Administration with a Graduate Certificate in Information Security from Keller Graduate School of Management along with Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the American Inter-Continental University.James is also a U.S. Army Service Disabled Veteran and has received numerous awards and certificates of appreciation for the work that he has done.He clearly argues that no one size fits all and you have to tailor your strategy to meet your needs.  Do informational interviews.  Build your network. Do your homework. And in the end, you will be successful in your career pursuits.Good luck. 

Stephen M. White is the Founder and CEO of RentPrep, the leading tenant screening solution for busy landlords. His company website has millions of views every year and his company has over 90,000 clients! He brings 20 years of experience in the credit industry and entrepreneurship to his role leading a growing team of executives determined to make renting easier for all. Prior to founding RentPrep, Stephen honed and tested his leadership skills while serving as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Marines Corps, where he received two Certificates of Commendation for exceptional demonstration of duty. Stephen is a sought after expert and frequent keynote speaker and presenter at industry events around the country.

Jeremy Harrell is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom. He served honorably for nine years and was a Non-Commissioned Officer. After leaving the Army, Jeremy went to school at Mid-Continent University studying Business Management. Jeremy started a career in Operation Management in the Manufacturing and the Supply Chain Logistics Industry. As a man with an entrepreneurial heart, he wanted to do more to support the Veteran community. Two years ago, Jeremy founded a nonprofit called Veteran’s Club Inc in Kentucky. He has assisted over thousands of Veterans in a multitude of ways such as his nationally recognized Equine Therapy Program, Career Transition for Vets, Family Outreach Program, and is currently developing the Camp Restoration Community to house and heal homeless veterans. In this episode, Tyler and Jeremy’s discussion primarily focused on seeking wise counsel and investing in yourself to become a servant leader. They talked about possessing humility when you need help, finding successful people, not asking anyone to do anything you wouldn’t do yourself, becoming less outcome-driven and Jeremy’s admiration of General George Patton’s leadership style. Jeremy also shared how to build a team and a solution-based process, and how to get every team member on the same mindset.Other topics included defining success by positively impacting the world around you, showing you care about others through listening, offering help, the military’s “always be training” mentality, awareness, raising the bar by taking common sense approaches like focusing on building personal relationships and more!Connect with Jeremy:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_w_harrell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.wayne.harrellVeterans Club KY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteransclubky/Vetereans Club KY Website: https://veteransclubinc.org/The following books were mentioned in the show:The BibleReset, by David MurrayApply for coaching with Tyler! The world's top performers in any field have a coach to help them achieve drastically greater results and in less time. The most successful real estate investors are no different. To apply for a results coaching session with Tyler, visit coachwithtyler.com.This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com. 

PSYWAR: Profiles are special episodes where we take an in depth look at interesting individuals or groups that make up the Psychological Operations Regiment. This episode highlights a Non-Commissioned Officer who came to PSYOP from the Logistics and Transportation Corps.

My guests, retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Vince Patton and Chief Petty Officer Phil Null, and I discuss how the importance of alignment with organizational value and belief systems and how the nature of USCG operations and training shape the attitudes that enable mission success. We also recognize the contribution of Chief Petty Officer leadership on the occasion of the centennial of the USCG CPO rate and discuss how they help strengthen each Chief's connection power base.   To learn more about this topic check out "The Chief Petty Officer's Guide" which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition and this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne1QNbsAmnE. Other resources mentioned include the "They Had to Go Out Podcast https://anchor.fm/theyhadtogoout; The USCG Chief Petty Officer's Association https://www.uscgcpoa.org/, and the Non-Commissioned Officer's Association https://ncoausa.org/.  To provide me feedback or suggest topics for future episodes, please email me at cutlassleadership@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-kingsbury03/support

James Deakyne is a happy husband and proud father to an amazing son. He graduated from Heritage Academy, Mesa in 2013. After graduation, he went on to be the boys’ varsity basketball assistant coach, and the junior varsity head coach for the 2013-2014 school season. In 2014-2015 Coach Deakyne was the boys’ varsity basketball head coach at South Pointe HS, where they won the state championship against powerhouse program Westwind Prep and Coach Deakyne was awarded the Canyon Athletic Association Division III Coach of the Year Award. During this time he also trained and privately coached a number of basketball players from the high school to NCAA Division 1 level. From 2015 to 2019 Coach Deakyne served in the United State Marine Corps. As an infantry rifleman, he served with the Blackhearts of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines. There he spent time as a Fire Team Leader, Assistant Rifle Squad Leader, and Team Small Unit Leader Course Instructor. In 2018 Coach Deakyne was promoted as a Non-Commissioned Officer. He did two deployments to South East Asia on the 31st MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit). 2019-2020 - Head Coach at Heritage Academy in Maricopa, AZ - State champion runner ups - Led all of HS basketball in ppg - Broke AZ record for 3PM in a single game (22) - Team comprised of all Sophomores and Freshmen - School's first year in existence james.deak@heritageacademyaz.com @DeakyneJames --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

On this episode of the Palmetto Guardian we talk with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kennith Wingard, 125th Cyber Protection Battalion information technology non-commissioned officer, and U.S. Army Spc. Jordan Allen, 2-263rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion Battery C battle system operator, about participating in the South Carolina National Guard Best Warrior Competition and what it means to them about winning as the Soldier and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for the state. The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Spc. David Erskine and Sgt. Chelsea Baker with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.

JB joined The Protectors to talk leadership, lessons learned, and his new book.  JB has decades of experience in the leadership realm and it shows.  This was a great discussion! Listen in…  About JB: JB is a veteran of the United States Army with 26 years of service, including ten years in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, leading the Country's most talented Soldiers in combat. JB retired at the prominent rank of Sergeant Major, the highest and most respected Non-Commissioned Officer position in the military. About the book Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground:   Warrior Leadership uses real-life examples to lay out the steps necessary to become the leader you were intended to be. From finding your leadership style to enhancing group dynamics and team chemistry, JB tackles these topics like the warrior he is; talking as much about his failures and what he learned, as his successes. Warriors learn from warriors. JB's Website: https://www.jbsleaders.com/ JB's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733275800/  ____________________________________Support Save The Brave https://savethebrave.org/  Follow Jason Piccolo on FB: https://www.facebook.com/officialjasonpiccolo/Follow Jason Piccolo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonpiccolo/On the Web:https://jasonpiccolo.us Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

The Leaders Corner is the official Podcast of the U.S. Army Reserve. In this Podcast Command Sergeant Major Ted Copeland has an in-depth conversation about refining the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps.

Tiffany served in the Army for ten and a half years. While she was in the Army, she was a logistician and she deployed to Iraq twice. She left the military with her masters degree using Tuition Assistance while on active duty and this past December graduated with her second masters degree using her GI Bill. Tiffany decided to join the military because she felt lost and didn’t know what she wanted to do. Although she had been a good student in high school, she didn’t want to have her parents pay for college without her knowing what she wanted to do. So, she decided to join the Army. After she had committed to the Army the one school she had applied to came back with a scholarship upon her acceptance. She was hoping she could get out of her military commitment and go to college instead. But her parents told her she had already committed to the Army and needed to fulfill her commitment. So off to boot camp she went. Not long after being in the Army she deployed to Kuwait for the initial invasion to Iraq. While waiting for the invasion to take place they were in Iraq and a Non-Commissioned Officer told her that they were waiting to go to war. She couldn’t believe it. It seemed like someone would have told her before it. It wasn’t until she saw the scud missiles in Iraq that everything came together and she realized she might not come home. As they pushed into Iraq, she expected they would enter war and there would be fire fights and bullets. But crossing the border was uneventful and instead their days were full of driving. They were always hot, always dirty and almost always on the move. They lived in their vehicles and kept pushing forward. About a year and a half after she deployed to Iraq she went back to Iraq. This time there were camps built up and since she went back to almost the same location, she could see how much change had happened since she had left. In 2003 you had your vehicle and your uniform, but it wasn’t like that the second trip. There were showers, you had a room, there were internet cafes, tents to call home, and more. Another big change between 2003 and 2005 was how the war was being fought. They hadn’t seen a lot of combat in their first round while they had been looking for landmines in 2003. In 2005, Improvised Explosive Devices, suicide bombers and convoy ambushes were a real threat. The war had evolved. The threat was amplified. She watched the evolution of the war. As the military tried to respond to the threat. Going from Humvees with no armor to trying to armor the Humvees, but sometimes causing more damage and having sand bags as protection. The war progressed in such a way and eventually the military was able to create a vehicle that added more protection. And if you have ever seen a side by side comparison of a Humvee and a Mine Resistant Ambush Protection (MRAP) vehicle you can understand why the change was so important and necessary to fight the war. She also dealt with a helicopter crash where she didn’t allow herself to grieve and really struggled for years after the incident happened. She felt guilty for living and she felt guilty for struggling with the deaths of the people she knew who passed. We talked about the importance of getting mental health help along the way and for military members to process all the different experiences they go through. It may have happened years ago, but if you are struggling you can and should get help. Want to connect with Tiffany? Check her out on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tbroussard08 This Episode was sponsored by Insure the Heroes, Inc. Is life insurance on your transition checklist? Contact Melissa at 844-514-LIFE. Insure The Heroes, Inc. is the term life insurance brokerage for military families!

It's May 2000, Sierra Leone - Just 26 Pathfinder soldiers were dropped into a remote jungle village, expected to be a simple 48-hour operation. This wasn't to be the case and very soon became a fierce 16-day siege against 2000 rebel attackers and facing certain death! For his leadership and actions during the battle, Steve Heaney MC was awarded the Military Cross, becoming the first Non Commissioned Officer in the unit's history to receive this decoration and at just twenty he was the youngest ever member of X-Platoon. Today on The Best Version Of You show, Steve recalls what he was feeling leading up to this infamous battle and how he fought tooth and nail to get him and his colleagues out of it........ when help was not coming! This battle lead to Steve's first book Operation Mayhem and his subsequent book; X Platoon. Nowadays Steve travels the UK running leadership and management sessions varying from large schools to elite sports teams including national level. Steve teaches what it really means to be the best version of yourself and why the pursuit of personal development is so important in which ever walk of life you may live. You can find Steve mainly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-heaney-mc-43267526/ and via his website for enquiries: www.xplatoon.com ** If you enjoyed today's episode please take the time to leave a 5* review. It really helps the show reach more and more people each week and the inspirational messages our fantastic guests have to share. Thank you! **

Ryan served our country in Ramadi and Fallujah with the U.S. Marine Corps in some of the most intense fighting of the Iraq war. Ryan reached platoon sergeant status and received combat promotions and awards as an infantryman as well as being recognized as Marine of the year in 2005 and Non-Commissioned Officer of the year in 2006. He also trained Iraqi Police and Navy Corpsmen in infantry tactics. He earned a Naval Achievement Medal for his Combat Valor. Ryan has been with the Department of State for four years. He served on the Ambassador Susan Rice's Protective Detail for three years and currently serves as a General Services Specialist. In addition to his service Ryan Tate has always been an animal lover. After returning from one of his tours in Iraq he was deeply affected by a program he watched on TV that showed an African rhino still alive and suffering greatly with half its face hacked off solely for its horn. Tate, realizing that criminal poaching networks operate very much like the intricate terrorist networks in the Middle East, set out to repurpose his skills into an effort to stop the slaughter of these magnificent endangered animals. Many Post 9-11 U.S. veterans often have difficulty leveraging their combat skills in a conventional civilian vocation. Ryan realized these vets could benefit profoundly from the opportunity to utilize their valuable military skills in combat-related areas protecting endangered wildlife in Africa and saving lives. With Tate's military experience and savvy navigating the tumultuous world of “boots on the ground” conservation, he's able to speak directly to the unique skills that veterans can bring to anti-poaching efforts making a vital difference for endangered species and veterans that now have a renewed sense of purpose. “take negative criticism as just criticism or as just help. Don't look over all look past negativity it's happening for a reason and so it should be focused on but it shouldn't be taken to heart. You have got to grow a thick-skinned, you have got to be able to take a punch, you have got to be able to take several punches to the mouth over and over and over again. But if you don't get up you are not an entrepreneur – you are not. So be prepared to take a hit, grow thick skin, don't let it alter your direction, let it improve your direction and the efficiency and the speed that you are headed in. And just take everything as a learning lesson. It's all part of the journey. The Quicker that you can take criticism as a learning lesson instead of negativity the quicker that you are going to get your mission done and certainly the less years are going to be taken off of your life from the stress that comes with that negativity. So as negative as it is try to just take it in stride and build off of it.”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-7cX

In this Episode of The Vanko X Project, I interviewed JB Spisso a Leadership and Culture Expert. JB is a military veteran of the United States Army with 26 years of Service. He Also spent ten years in Special Operations with the Elite 75th Ranger Regiment. He retired as a Sergeant Major, the highest most respected Non Commissioned Officer in the military. JB has also worked with professional sports leagues such as the NFL and NHL. JB was the first in National Hockey League to hold the position of Executive Director of Leadership and Cultural Development. JB Has also published hies first Book Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground. I hope this episode inspires you to become a leader in your life! You can Follow Me https://www.instagram.com/scottvanko27/

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Friar David Jones, Friar David L. Jones is an Independent Catholic Priest, specifically an ordained Celtic Catholic Priest of the Celtic Catholic Church USA.  He is a Friar of the Celtic Franciscan Companions, a religious order within New Monasticism.  In 2017 by the grace of God and the working of the Holy Spirit, he along with family and friends began a small church plant/mission named Our Lady of Mount Carmel in St. Joseph, Missouri.  Friar David holds a Masters in Theological Studies from the Institute of Religious and Pastoral Studies, University of Dallas.  He has spoken internationally in Italy at the Rimini Meeting and throughout much of the United States.  He is a regular columnist for Il Sissidiario, Catholic Online, the Clarion Journal of Spirituality and Justice. His conversion story is published in the Italian book entitled Sotto Il Cielo D'America (Under the American Sky) written by Marco Bardazzi.  The introduction of this book has been translated into English and is available on-line.  Another story of his life is published in the Italian book entitled Mi Mancano Solo Le Hawaii(They Lack Only Hawaii - Living and travel notes of an Italian transplanted to America) written by Maurizio "Riro" Maniscalco. Friar David has been married to Becky for 25 years.  They have four children.  He is also a retired 26-year active duty United States Army senior field grade officer & former Non-Commissioned Officer, a combat veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan plus a humanitarian assistance mission to Haiti.  He is a true Renaissance man. Links: Convergent Streams: The Premier ISM Magazine. This Podcast is produced by The Community of Saint George (The Young Rite).

2-Minute Tip — Tempo   When things are going well or smoothly we often talk about being in a state of flow. We feel it in music; we feel it when we’re writing code; we feel it when we’re doing needlepoint; and we feel it on stage when we speak.   Part of what drives that rhythm is finding the right tempo, or pace, for ourselves and hour talk.   Tempo goes beyond just finishing on time (though that’s important, too). It’s about honing in on the natural way that you talk. If you naturally talk fast, that may be fine. I you talk fast because you’re nervous, then that’s something to worry about.   The length of your sentences, the words you choose, your phrasing, etc., all impacts your tempo.   When you find yourself giving a talk that just “feels right,” ask yourself what you were doing in that talk. Ideally you recorded it so you can go back and listen to it again a figure out what made it smooth.   You probably found your tempo. And when that happens, don’t fight it — lean into it. Embrace your tempo.   Your speech can also have its own tempo, separate from the speaker. Different content will lend itself to different pacing. Talks may rise and fall emotionally depending on where you are in it. The energy level shouldn’t be the same throughout; let it fluctuate as the content dictates.   Ultimately you want the tempo of you as a speaker to be in line with the tempo of your talk. If you can’t get there, then rethink that talk.   Post Tip Discussion: Meet Lyle Tard   Back in college on the debate team I found my performance in competition rose or fell to the level of my competitors. The value in competing against a really awesome team was that it would draw out the best in my performance.   That was my experience in today’s conversation with speaker, trainer, Podcaster, Servant Leader, and Airforce Technical Sergeant Lyle Tard. His enthusiasm and energy is contagious.   Bio Lyle Tard is the Founder and CEO of IMPACT Servant Leadership, started in 2018. He is currently entering his 19th year as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Air Force and serves his country while still on active duty at the 305 Maintenance Group at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as the Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of Training Management.   During his Air Force career, he has been all over the world, from Europe to the Pacific Islands and everywhere in between. Among his accomplishments are honors such as Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter and Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award – Non-Commissioned Officer Tier. He has guided the careers of more than 10,000 Airman from civilian to military life, leading them in cutting edge training of their newly developed skills. He previously managed the Community College of the Air Force program at the United States Expeditionary Center’s school, touching the lives of more than 43,000 military and civilian members annually just before his current posting.   As a communicator, Lyle has spoken worldwide inside and out of the military community. He has motivated young adults at institutions such as Atlanta Leadership College, American University and Harvard Business School. Just as in the Air Force, Lyle takes pride in leading the next generation of world changers. From universities to businesses to churches, Lyle’s passion is to influence the world to realize that “Leaders lead best when they serve.” IMPACT Servant Leadership aims to transition our most impactful areas of society to realize that achieving power with others is more beneficial socially and economically than asserting power over others. Lyle is also the primary moderator of the Service is Power podcast, spreading the message that “The Power to Serve, Serves us All.”   Along with his wife of 14 years, Sherrell and his two children, Alycea and Ethan, Lyle has served as the Youth Pastor at Gulf Coast City Church in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Missions Director at National Community Church, Washington D.C. and Lead Elder of Lighthouse International Ministries in Brunssum, Netherlands.   Gain From Our Perspective   Lyle found inspiration in the slogan of Franklin Templeton Investments. Here is one of their commercials.   Episode 13 of Service is Power   Lyle talked about how his guests surprised him in Episode 13 of the Service is Power podcast. Here is that episode   Training   I found Lyle’s description of training in the military particularly interesting. It’s a model based on simulating the experience as much as practical since in the real world lives, millions of dollars in equipment, and US foreign policy are all on the line and dependent on that training kicking in when it’s needed.   Obviously, most corporate trainers do not face the same stakes, but our work may take us closer than we think. The way our learners do their jobs can impact millions of dollars of business, the jobs of their coworkers, and the health or safety of colleagues and customers.   eLearning and stand-up lectures can be part of the training solution, but ultimately we need to get our learners as close to the actual real world work as much as possible.   Go Make a Thing   As you probably noticed in the conversation, I also like how Lyle started his podcast on Servant Leadership. He went looking for content for himself, found it didn’t exist, so he created it. It’s the origin behind my Strokecast, too.   If there’s a resource you are looking for that you can’t find, go ahead and create it. You will help others, and you’re likely to learn a lot in the process, too.   Links   Lyle’s Website https://www.impactservantleadership.com/ Lyle’s Podcast http://ServiceIsPower.org Lyle on Twitter http://twitter.com/ServingLeader Lyle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyletard/ Lyle’s Email Lyle@impactservantleadership.com Lyle’s Other Email hello@serviceispower.com Service is Power Podcast Episode 13Show Notes http://serviceispower.org/onebigparty/ Service is Power Podcast Episode 13 Audio https://soundcloud.com/service-is-power/ep13 The Speaker Lab Podcast (Grant Baldwin) http://TheSpeakerLab.com Franklin Templeton — Gain From Our Perspective https://youtu.be/HFHi3_WaTgc   Call To Action   Is there something you want to learn more about or that you are passionate about? Try creating content about it for other people. Explore the work Lyle is doing at http://ImpactServantLeadership.com Subscribe to the Servant Leader Podcast and 2-Minute Talk Tips in your favorite podcast app for free so you never miss an episode Don’t get best…get better.   2-Minute Talk Tips is the public speaking podcast that help you become a more effective speaker in as little as 2 minutes a week.

Composer and conductor Onsby Rose has had a remarkably diverse career as a performer, teacher, and railroad conductor and was recently appointed Director of Instrumental Activities/Associate Professor of Music at Dordt College. Topics: An overview of Onsby’s remarkably diverse career including a discussion about being a Marine Corps musician and his move to the classroom after a career working with professionals. How Onsby started to compose, his relationship with David Maslanka, and his recent success as a composer. His thoughts about what’s most important to teach aspiring music educators. Links: Onsby Rose Rose: Symphony No. 1 "Heroes" Dordt College Maslanka: Symphony No. 4 Biography: Onsby C. Rose hails from Royal Oak, Mi but grew up primarily in Abingdon, Va. Upon graduation from Abingdon High School in 1993, Mr. Rose attended the University of South Carolina as a music education major. After three years of studies, Onsby auditioned and was accepted a trombone instrumentalist for the US Marine Corps Fleet Band system. He then attended recruit training in Parris Island, SC, and Marine Combat training in Camp Lejeune, NC. Private First Class Rose was then transferred to the Armed Forces School of Music where he completed the six-month course of study in only two months. Upon his graduation from the School of Music then Lance Corporal Rose was assigned to the Marine Corps Logistics Base Band in Albany, GA as a trombonist. While there he also served as a music librarian and drill writer/instructor, writing and teaching Drum Corps style fields shows to the band for use at military tattoos. In Oct. of 1999, then Corporal Rose auditioned and was accepted for Duty with one of the two premier musical units in the USMC, The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps “The Commandant’s Own,” and was transferred to historic Marine Barracks 8th and I Streets SE, Washington D.C. While there Sergeant Rose served as a baritone bugler and assistant instrument repairman as well as deploying to Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait as musical support. Upon his re-enlistment, Sergeant Rose was transferred back into the Fleet Marine Corps bands as a trombonist with Marine Corps Band New Orleans, in New Orleans, LA. During his four years in the Crescent City, Onsby served as trombone and low brass section head, travel operations chief, brass quintet Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Small Ensemble Leader, Fiscal Chief, platoon sergeant, assistant drum major and assistant conductor. He toured internationally with the Brass quintet and visited 42 states and Europe in the course of his duties. In 2004 upon his promotion to Staff Sergeant he was accepted for the Marine Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Degree Completion Program where he attended East Tennessee State University and finished his Bachelor of Music degree and also studied conducting with Roxanne Haskill. After graduation Staff Sergeant Rose was transferred to the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, VA where he served on staff as brass ensemble rehearsal conductor and registrar for the school of music. In 2007 Mr. Rose was Honorably discharged from the USMC after 11 years of faithful service. He then pursued activities outside the music field while he freelanced as a trombone player in Indiana, Virginia, and Tennessee. In 2012, following the death of his wife Julia, Onsby returned to a full time music position and was hired as the Director of Bands at Hampton High School and Elementary in Carter County, TN. Mr. Rose served as the Director of Bands in Hampton for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. During his time there his bands consistently received superior ratings in both marching and concert performances in addition the enrollment in the overall band program increasing 10 fold. Following his time in Tennessee, Onsby was a Graduate Conducting Associate with the Bands of Appalachian State University where he conducted the wind ensembles, team taught music education classes, and helped administrate and teach the athletic bands under the guidance of the Director and Associate Director of Bands. Following his time in the high countrym Onsby was blessed to be accepted as a Graduate Conducting Associate for The Ohio State University. Currently a second year Doctoral Conducting Associate at The Ohio State University, Onsby studies conducting with Dr. Russel Mikkelson. After completion of his DMA, he hopes to become a Director or Associate Director of Bands at a college or university. He is also currently the music director and conductor of The Brass Band of Appalachia from Bristol, Virginia. The group consists of numerous professional brass players from the region coming together to form a British style brass band. Mr. Rose is honored to have been asked to become the first music director and conductor of this new group as well as a co-founder along with his friends Mr. Will Shell, and Dr. Art Haecker. In his spare time when not being a husband, father and graduate student, Onsby enjoys music composition for winds. His recent composition for wind band entitled Heroes from the Sea is set to have the world premiere by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, on August 30th, 2017 during their concert on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building. The work is approximately at the 4.5 grade level and can be purchased on this website or by emailing Onsby directly at onsby.rose@gmail.com. Onsby is a member of the Tennessee Secondary Schools Band Director Association (TSSBDA), East Tennessee State Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ETSBOA), North Carolina Music Educators Association (NCMEA), National Band Association (NBA), National Association for Music Education (NAFME), College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Music Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi Band Service Fraternity, and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. He has held positions as a trombonist with the Johnson City Symphony, Kingsport Symphony, Elkhart Symphony, Band of America’s Few Marine Musician Alumni Band, State Line Wind Symphony, Elkhart Municipal Band, Truth in Jazz Big Band, and the various active duty Fleet Marine Corps Bands with which he served. His is the recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy Unit Citation Award, Marine Corps Meritorious Unit Award, and numerous other awards and citations from his military career. Onsby currently lives in Blacklick, Ohio with his wife Jessica and their five boys, Aidan, Timothy, Caleb, Elijah, and Colin.  

Michael W. Hartford, MHA CAPT, USN (Retired) As Chief Of Staff (COS), Michael provides direct support to the Executive Director (ED) of the Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) to accomplish its strategic work, “defining excellence” goals, and continuous improvement efforts. He is a “buffer” between the ED and his direct-reporting team to solves problems, mediate disputes, and deal with issues before they are brought to the ED.  Acts as a confidante and advisor to the ED, as well as a sounding board for ideas. He is on the executive and leadership teams, and serves as a thought leader, practicing an iterative approach to learning, evaluation, and sharing best practices. This position is in lieu of a Chief Operations Officer/Director position and is responsible for ongoing leadership and oversight including the development of strategies and processes which contribute to the University and/or campus mission. Michael previously served on the senior executive team for Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. from November 2013 to November 2015. Zeiders, a Quality of Life Company, is an industry leader focusing on Military Family Readiness and Resilience Services.  His portfolio included working in collaboration with the Navy 21st Century Sailor Office in support of having the “Most Mentally Prepared Service Members and Family in Department History”. Mike served as Deputy Director, Reserve Component, Navy Medicine, at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Falls Church, Virginia from October 2010 to September 2013.  He retired as a Navy Captain culminating a military career spanning almost four decades. He also served as the Navy Senior Liaison Officer with the Department of Veterans Affairs while mobilized as a Care Manager with Navy Wounded Warrior/Safe Harbor from March 2007 to November 2009. Prior to being commissioned as a Navy Officer he served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and Army National Guard from 1974-1986. In addition to holding senior-level healthcare executive positions in the Department of Defense, he has held c-suite executive level positions in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Florida Department of Health (DOH). He also worked as a Program Director for Healogics, Inc., formerly Diversified Clinical Services, in providing a continuum of comprehensive wound care services at Wound Care Centers throughout the United States. His positions in the Florida DOH in Hillsborough County, Florida were Administrative Services Director, Financial Administrator and Health Center Administrator.  His twenty-two (22) year VA career included assignments as Assistant and Acting Director/Chief Executive Officer in Long Beach, CA. and Associate Director/Chief Operating Officer in Loma Linda, CA.  In 1999, while serving as Director/Chief Executive Officer at the VA Health Administration Center, Denver, CO, he was recalled to active duty to serve at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Washington, D.C. as the Director for Navy Reserve Medical Programs. He is Board Certified in Healthcare Management and a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE). He is Past-President, ACHE Western Florida Chapter and received a White House appointment to serve on the Board of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation.  He has also served as a Board Director for Help Hospitalized Veterans. Mike is a graduate of the 79th Interagency Institute for Federal Health Care Executives and Leadership VA.  He is a member of the Military Officers Association of America, American Legion, AMVETS, DAV, Loyal Order of the Moose, The Army and Navy Club, Association of the United States Navy and a life member of the Leadership VA Alumni Association. Mike is a service-connected disabled military Veteran and has dedicated his life to serving other military Veterans, active duty service members and their families. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Management from Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, and a Master’s Degree in Health Administration from the University of Laverne, Laverne, CA. Military decorations include the President's Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal (Gold Star).

At 19 years old, Justin left the beautiful town of Henderson, KY, and enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his 20 years of service, he held a variety of different jobs – everything from Cook to Combat Readiness Instructor. His most taxing job, however, would be when he was assigned as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Mortuary Affairs. For nearly six years he spent his time performing human remains inspections, uniforming the deceased, organizing military escorts, arranging for burial with honors, and consoling grieving families.  Justin also managed Combat Mortuary Operations at two separate deployed locations. In late 2012, Justin decided to share his story in the book, “And Then I Cried, Stories of a Mortuary NCO.” His hope was the story could help others struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He is also an accomplished artist and his works can be seen hanging on the walls of the Pentagon in the Healing Arts Display.  In 2013 Justin was Medically Retired from the Air Force with 20 years of service. After retirement Justin continued his advocacy and worked with The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program where he managed the Ambassador Program. He was responsible for teaching seriously injured or ill Airmen how to tell and share their stories of recovery with audiences worldwide. During his tenure there, he trained over 55 Warriors and briefed over 30,000 Airmen ranging from Airman to Four Star General.  Justin now works at Warriors Heart, the country’s only dual diagnosis drug and alcohol treatment center that works exclusively with Military, Veterans and First Responders suffering from chemical dependency and psychological injuries such as PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury. Justin has been featured on CMTs “I Love Kellie Pickler” and has been a guest on over 200 radio shows nationwide. In 2015, he was awarded the American Solider Networks Hero Service Award for his work helping veterans in need.   Justin has only one wish – if his work inspires you, do something about it, live beyond PTSD, live with purpose, and find your voice. To see Justin’s previous speaking events, click here.

Live Your Dash to the Fullest and Live a Life of AbundanceMen, it's always great to catch up with old friends. And when I say old friends, I'm referring to friends we've know for a long time. Not that they are old. Because that would make us old as well. In any case, you get the rare chance of listening in on a conversation between myself and a fellow Army Combat Medic. Tim excelled in the military. And obviously, that was just a warm up. Tim has taken Abundance to a whole new level. I hope I don't get in trouble for this. But I really wanted to share the poem, Tim was taking about. So here you go. I also shared the Ted Talk video for you below.  The Dashby Linda EllisI read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning…to the end. He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that they spent alive on earth. And now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own, the cars…the house…the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So, think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real and always try to understand the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile, remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash… would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent YOUR dash? Reference: http://www.linda-ellis.com/the-dash-the-dash-poem-by-linda-ellis-.html Meet or Feature GuestTimothy Stroud is a former combat medic in the United States Army. He served his country on active duty with deployments to Kosovo, Kuwait and Iraq, though Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). During these years, Tim learned volumes about team building, leadership, and camaraderie and was quickly promoted to a Non Commissioned Officer. He also sought out a mentor during his transition back into civilian life and began a seven-year relationship with leadership expert Mr. Paul J. Meyer. While stationed at Ft. Hood, Tim build an Army Wall of Fame to showcase 500 celebrities who support the military. It is still on display on the largest military post in the U.S. Tim excelled as a non-traditional student at Grand Canyon University, finishing his education by utilizing his Post-9/11 GI Bill. Graduating with Academic Honors on both the Dean's and President's List, Tim secured a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management from the Ken Blanchard College of Business in May 2011. He completed his Masters in Leadership from the same program in December of 2013. Volunteering in the community, Mr. Stroud worked in collaboration with the State of Texas, NAMI, SAMSHA, and BEITZ to better understand the early signs of Post Traumatic Stress and how to successfully get veterans and family members connected with resources. This led Tim to become one of the first Peer to Peer Support Facilitators in Texas and helping start the support groups in Central Texas. Mr. Stroud lobbied Texas Congress, alongside the VSOs that he supported for more education benefits in Austin, TX and San Antonio, TX to the Veteran Affairs and Military Installations Committee (Senator Leticia Van de Putte, Chair). Tim worked with Dr. Suzanna Gratia Hupp at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on finding viable solutions for veterans that face mental health issues. This resulted in a mobile application that ties veterans into a Military... Support this podcast

On This Episode of The Beautiful Butterfly Radio Show we Welcome Music Producer Stephen Jerome Ferguson, as he shares his latest album " The COLOR of LIFE" with us! Stephen Jerome Ferguson is a native of Washington D.C. Stephen got involved in music at the age of 12 giving him now over 45 years of experience in the music industry. He has worked with some major talents that include Chuck Brown, The Isley Brothers, Howard Hewett, Patrice Rushen and Roberta FlackStephen formed sjfmusic llc in 2012 as an independent artist production company. As a solo artist and producer, Stephen has released a total of ten albums between 2011 and 2015. His style is a blend of Jazz, R&B, Funk, Dance and Techno. He blends these styles into a smooth, rich sound that has earned him the nickname “Mr. Smooth” and has also earned him the respect of his peers in the industry.   Stephen retired from the US Army in 1992. During his time in the Army, Stephen served many years as an instructor at the Non Commissioned Officer’s School where his commander called him one of the best pure teachers he has ever seen. Stephen finished his military career by taking part in Operation Desert Storm with the 1st Armor Division. With over 40 years experience in the music industry and with almost 20 years of music production and mastering experience, Stephen has earned a reputation as being one of the best in the indie music industry. Blessed with an uncanny ear, his music is clean and balanced. He spends hours studying and listening in order to perfect that unmistakable SJFMusic sound. Passion, dedication, devotion and love are what he lives by and when you hear his music, you know that you are listening to a talent of the ages.

Eddie Lazzari Is a Combat Veteran and Non-Commissioned Officer having served 10-Years Active Duty in the United States Army. In his 10-years he served with the 4th Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Division (Korea), and finishing out his career with the 1st Calvary Division where he served in Baghdad Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II from 2004-2005. Eddie is a husband of 20 years, and father of two amazing children, giving him purpose and meaning in all his endeavors! After separation from the Military, Eddie perused many different career paths including owning his own Landscaping Business, Corrections Officer, Defense Contracting Manufacturing Supervisor, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Procurement. Eddie holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University with a concentration in Project Management. He is the Founder and host of Change Your POV Blog and Podcast http://changeyourpov.com/about  

How many times does self-sabotage show up in your day? Do you recognize it when it does? Dr. Karen Jacobson, affectionately known as “Dr. J” has been serving the community since 1992, sharing a message of Health and Healing through a variety of print, radio and television media. Dr. Jacobson served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Israeli Army. She invested years studying leadership, human behavior, communication and Law of Attraction. As a High Performance Strategist, Dr. Jacobson helps you stay successful while regaining balance in your relationships, your health and your life; so you can tap into that limitless power within, unlock your ultimate potential and live an extraordinary life. Her website is: drkarenjacobson.com. Her email is: drj@drkarenjacobson.com. CTHRadio unites healing specialist with childhood trauma survivors. Your host, Susan Jacobi, a thriver after childhood abuse, is the author of How to Love Yourself: The Hope after Child Abuse. She shares her healing journey… and her FREE ebook. CLICK here for a FREE copy of 11 Tools for Happiness. You can reach Susan directly at susan@conversationsthatheal.com.

Take Action Get Profits with Michele Scism with her guest Marc Mawhinney & Dr Karen Jacobson: I am a lifelong entrepreneur who began my coaching business after starting several other companies, including one that grew to 100 employees. My passion and specialty is helping other coaches build successful businesses by defining their target markets, implementing systems to better manage their time and make more sales. I launched the “Natural Born Coaches” podcast - a daily podcast where I interview successful coaches - to help support the worldwide coaching community. The show became an immediate hit – making it into iTunes “New & Noteworthy” category in its first week of release and greatly exceeding the average downloads for new podcasts. The show can be found at www.NaturalBornCoaches.com. Dr. Karen Jacobson, affectionately known as “Dr. J” has been serving the community since 1992, sharing a message of Health and Healing through a variety of print, radio and television media. She was the official Wellness Adviser for Healthy U TV Show. Dr. Jacobson is honored to share her stories with the world as a multi-published author in 4 books: “Change Your World” “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miracles Happen” and International bestsellers “Ready, Aim, Inspire!” and “Success in Beauty – The Secrets to Effortless Fulfillment and Happiness” Dr. Jacobson served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Israeli Army and held leadership roles in professional organizations, serving the profession for over 12 years as Board Member and District Director of NY Chiropractic Council and Arizona State Representative to the International Chiropractors Association Assembly, integrating business and legislation.  

In this episode of Army Reserve Today: 2014 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition: Army Reserve Today takes you inside for a look at the winners and competitors during the intense competition to determine who the Army Reserve's Soldier and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, our "Best Warriors," held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ.

GallantFew is a veteran serving nonprofit that helps veterans (focus on US Army Rangers) transition from active duty to civilian life. Today's guest is author, Ranger veteran and retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel John Lock.     John Lock is a graduate and former Asst Prof of the US Military Academy at West Point & retired from active duty in 2002.  He enlisted in the Army in 1974 and served as a Non-Commissioned Officer until 1978.  His commissioned assignments include the 1st Armored Division, 82d Airborne Division, Department of Systems Engineering at West Point, Deputy Commander NY District US Army Corps of Engineers and Acting Chief Engineer Stabilization Forces (SFOR), Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina during the Kosovo Campaign. His military education includes the Engineer Officer Basic Course, the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, & Command and General Staff College.  His decorations and awards include the Ranger Tab, Master Parachutists Wings and the Legion of Merit. Upon retirement, John became an independent consultant supporting the Army's advanced C4ISR technologies through architectural development and network analysis. He's authored four major books endorsed by GEN (Ret) Colin Powell, LTG (Ret) Hal Moore, COL (Ret) Ralph Puckett, Jr, former US Senators Bob Dole and Bob Kerrey as well as NY Times #1 best selling authors Stephen Ambrose and W.E.B. Griffin.  John has also served as a consultant for US Army ‘Warfighter' General Officer Senior Mentor programs as well as the US Army Science Board.  Following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in NYC on 9 September 2011, he lead the first FEMA damage assessment team into Ground Zero.  Recently, he was an actor and participant on the SYFY Channel's Legend Quest and Spike TV's Deadliest Warrior.

B-roll of the first day of Best Warrior Competitions and competitors face a board of command sergeants major who question them testing their military knowledge and current events while scrutinizing their uniforms to see if they measure up to Army standards. This week Army Reserve Soldiers compete for Non-Commissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year. Includes interviews with Sgt. Alicia Rider and Sgt. David Rider from Strongsville, Ohio.

Bruce McQuain from QandO joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce is a veteran of the Vietnam war and spent 28 years in the U.S. Army. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. It is so great to have him as part of the show, "It is often said by professional soldiers that the heart and soul of any army can be found in its Non-Commissioned Officer’s corps. It is the Sergeants who really run the military. We officers are only allowed to think we do. And every good officer who rises through the ranks to command armies is the product of a long line of outstanding NCOs who taught him the ropes at every level of command. Tonight I’m going to tell you the story of three courageous Staff Sergeants that fought a key battle in Afghanistan in 2005. It is a battle you’ve probably never heard about. But the story is an inspiring one. Most of the information about Staff Sergeants Matthew Blaskowski, Patrick Brannan, and Christopher Choay comes from the US Army." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce has now taken over and he does an incredible job with the series every week. We are so fortunate to have him as a regular part of the program.

Bruce McQuain from QandO joined us once again for Someone You Should Know, our weekly tribute to the troops. Bruce is a veteran of the Vietnam war and spent 28 years in the U.S. Army. He brings a perspective and understanding to these stories that we could never match. It is so great to have him as part of the show, "It is often said by professional soldiers that the heart and soul of any army can be found in its Non-Commissioned Officer’s corps. It is the Sergeants who really run the military. We officers are only allowed to think we do. And every good officer who rises through the ranks to command armies is the product of a long line of outstanding NCOs who taught him the ropes at every level of command. Tonight I’m going to tell you the story of three courageous Staff Sergeants that fought a key battle in Afghanistan in 2005. It is a battle you’ve probably never heard about. But the story is an inspiring one. Most of the information about Staff Sergeants Matthew Blaskowski, Patrick Brannan, and Christopher Choay comes from the US Army." The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Bruce has now taken over and he does an incredible job with the series every week. We are so fortunate to have him as a regular part of the program.