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Need financing for your next investment property? Visit: https://www.academyfund.com/ Want to join us in San Antonio, TX on June 11th & 12th? Visit: https://www.10xvets.com/events ____ Jeff Servello is a seasoned leader and trusted Principal Advisor specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and crisis response. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, he also holds a Master of Professional Studies in Leadership, Education, and Development from the University of Maryland. Over the past 20 years, Jeff has led award-winning teams, managed billion-dollar resources, and coached cross-functional units to high performance in complex environments. He piloted multi-functional operations supporting global missions, oversaw $5M budgets, and directed the professional development of over 700 emerging leaders. As chief architect of an enterprise-wide talent plan, he increased retention rates by 12% and streamlined candidate screening for 800+ individuals annually. Today, Jeff partners with new and emerging leaders through Provision Advisors, helping them scale and sustain growth. His passion lies in empowering small business owners and future leaders to reach their full potential. In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Jeff about: The Start of Provision Advisors: Turning years of Navy mentorship and leadership into a business helping teams perform at their best. How They Stand Out: Helping leaders prevent crises before they happen and communicate clearly when they do. Jeff's Path: From Navy XO and CO to executive coach, partnering with his brother to grow the firm. Lessons Learned: Adapting military leadership skills to business, learning the art of sales, and understanding how small shifts in mindset drive big results. What's Next: Expanding his coaching practice and helping businesses scale with stronger, more resilient teams. Timestamps: 00:59 Journey into Coaching 01:54 Provision Advisors and Family Dynamics 04:44 Coaching Philosophy and Techniques 10:34 Leadership Lessons from the Navy 17:31 Tools and Assessments for Effective Coaching 26:27 Goals and Future Aspirations 30:07 Connecting and Networking Connect with Jeff: LinkedIn https://calendly.com/jeffservello If you found value in today's episode, don't keep it to yourself—share it with a colleague or friend who could benefit. And if you're a Service Academy graduate ready to elevate your business, we'd love for you to join our community and get started today. Make sure you never miss an episode—subscribe now and help support the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leave us a 5-star review! A special thank you to Jeff for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01
On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, CavasShips Podcast cohost and Provision Advisors founder Chris Servello, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim join host Vago Muradian to discuss Biden administration's imposition of 500 new sanctions on Russia in the wake of the Alexei Navalny's killing as Western government's negotiated a deal that would have released the opposition leader and others from captivity in exchange for Russian spies and thugs, what governments need to do as Russia grows more aggressive in waging war on Western nations from assassinations on their soil to malign information operations, how to destablize Vladimir Putin and his increasingly brittle regime by wooing senior Russian leaders with eased sanctions and financial incentives, revelation of the global scope and details of China's cyber espionage worldwide, global implications of America's continuing support for Israel as Jerusalem continue strikes on Gaza and indefinite military occupation while rejecting two-state solution, and Armenia's decision to suspect participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
On this week's Technology Report, Jason Salata, a retired US Navy captain and former US Special Operations Command and the US Naval Special Warfare Command spokesman who is now with the Provision Advisors public relations firm that oversees SOF Week's media center, discusses key messages from US special operations leadership at this year's gathering in Tampa, standout technologies from the show floor, and changing in the works for next year's event to better connect companies with good ideas with program officials who can turn them into reality; and Emily Harding of the Center for Strategic and International Studies discusses the National Defense Science and Technology Strategy issued yesterday, how to turn the strategy into reality, the need for greater risk tolerance, the report she co-authored — “Seven Critical Technologies for Winning the Next War” — that theorizes on the nature of future wars America and its allies may have to fight and seven critical technologies needed to win, and how the Pentagon needs to think about artificial intelligence and its uses in everything from decision making to automated weaponry with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.
On this week's Cyber Report, sponsored by Fortress Information Security, Mark Montgomery, a retired US Navy rear admiral who is now the senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and the executive director of the Cyber Solarium 2.0 project, discusses the Biden administration's upcoming National Cyber Strategy, how to better secure the cloud, cyber elements of the Biden administration's March 8 budget request, cyber lessons from Russia and whether deterrence and defending forward are working, CISA Director Jen Easterly's warning that China would mount cyber attacks against the United States in the wake of a Taiwan crisis, and our producer Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member) joins to discuss takeaways from the inaugural prime-time hearing of the House Select Committee on China with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member) and Dr. Kathleen McInnis who leads the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Topics: — US debt debate as the Treasury Department warns Washington will default on financial obligations in July as the Congressional Budget Office finds America is on track to borrow another $19 trillion over the coming decade — The impact of China's spy balloon over America on the outlook for spending as the Biden administration prepares to submit its budget request to Congress early next month that is expected to be higher than the amount requested last year — US-China relationship in wake of balloon flight and Beijing's threats as well as escalation of rhetoric while failing to answer calls from Washington — The reality that Vladimir Putin remains a threat irrespective of the outcome of the Ukraine War — What's next in the conflict as the first anniversary of Moscow's illegal attack on Ukraine approaches and Russia plans a new offensive that would also come from Belarus — Key themes of this weekend's Munich Security Policy Conference days after NATO leaders met to supply Kyiv with more aid — Messages that China will be delivering in Munich as Beijing seeks to portray Western response to Russian aggression as the threat rather than Moscow's invasion of a sovereign Ukraine — Equipment Ukraine needs to blunt the coming offensive and the Volodymyr Zelenskyy's urgent message that speed with which aid is delivered is critical — Whether Washington has the ability, people, budget and mindset to simultaneously deter Russia and China — Roundup of Asia newsflow including the decision by key White House China hand Laura Rosenberger to step down, South Africa's coming 10-day naval exercises with Russia and China — US-Philippine relations take another step forward — Israel's constitutional crisis and Iran's future as opposition to the Islamic Republic's leadership grows but moves underground — Outlook for Iran's relationship with China as Beijing also warms ties with Saudi Arabia
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member) and Michael Herson of American Defense International. Topics: — Update on raising the nation's borrowing limit as talks stall — Analysis of President Biden's State of the Union address and the flight of a Chinese spy balloon across the United States before it was shot down — What the balloon episode tells us about what to expect from the administration about defense spending and the future of the relationship between the United States and China — Roundup of Asia headlines including reaction to Shinzo Abe's posthumous autobiography — Volodymyr Zelenskyy's powerful address to Britain's Parliament and his call for combat aircraft and more weapons as Russia ramps up its offensive — Turkey's response to the devastating earthquake that's killed more than 20,000 and left millions homeless — The exodus of capital from Israel and Bibi Netanyahu seeks to upend the country's legal system
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. In the edition Eric, Keenan and Bill...along with John and Chris from the Sing Second Sports Podcast, discuss the OT loss to Army and breaking news that Navy's winningest coach, Ken Niumatalolo will not be back next season. Finally, our entire team sends along thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of former Navy Football player Tyler Tidwell '07 who passed away this weekend. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. Its Army Week and we are here help get you ready with our game preview and alumni spotlight with Navy great and Super Bowl champion Phil McConkey. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. We are two weeks out from the big game in Philly and to help get you in the mood Keenan Reynolds shares his favorite Army-Navy memories; we talk to Navy great Eddie Meyers ' 82 during and wrap-up our pre-Army week pod with an exclusive conversation with Coach Ken Niumatalolo. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, the team talk keys to victory for Navy's upcoming game against UCF. A special thanks to Mike James '99 of the Mod Report for filling in during our first segment. In our Alumni spotlight segment we feature our conversation with Navy great Malcolm Perry '20. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, Bill, Eric and Keenan talk keys to victory for Navy's upcoming game against Notre Dame. In our Alumni spotlight segment we feature our conversation with former Navy kicker Matt Harmon '08. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, Bill, Eric and Keenan talk keys to victory for Navy's upcoming game against Cincinnati. In our Alumni spotlight segment we feature our conversation with Craig Candeto '04 The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, Bill, Eric and Keenan talk keys to victory for Navy's upcoming game against Temple. In our Alumni spotlight segment we feature our conversation with Bob Kuberski '93. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, Bill, Eric and Keenan talk keys to victory for Navy's upcoming game against Houston. In our Alumni spotlight segment we feature our conversation with Ryan Williams-Jenkins '15. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, Bill and Keenan talk keys to victory for Navy's Friday night game against SMU. In our Alumni spotlight segment we feature our conversation with Mike James '99 of the Mid Report. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, the team talks keys to victory for Navy's home game against Tulsa. In our Alumni spotlight segment we feature our conversation with President of the Navy Brotherhood Frank Schenk '91. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, the team talks keys to victory for Navy's away game against Air Force. In our Alumni spotlight segment we feature our conversation with legendary Navy Coach Paul Johnson. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, the team talks keys to victory for Navy's away game against ECU. In our Alumni spotlight segment we feature our conversation with Navy great, Superbowl Champion and Academy Securities President Phil McConkey '79. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, the team talks keys to victory for Navy's AAC opener against Memphis. In our Alumni spotlight segment we feature our conversation with former Navy slotback Shun White '09. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, the team talks keys to victory for Navy's home opener against Delaware. We are joined by special guest Rear Admiral Tom Lynch (ret), Chairman of NewDay USA. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
Welcome to another edition of the Navy Football Podcast with Keenan Reynolds, Eric Kettani & Bill Wagner, brought to you by NewDay Mortgage and Academy Securities. On this edition, the team looks ahead to the 2022 Navy Football Season--breaking down the offense, defense and special teams. The Navy Football Podcast is part of the Sing Second Sports podcast network and is a Provision Advisors production.
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Michael Herson of American Defense International, Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson, USMC Ret., former assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs who is also a distinguished senior fellow with Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — House passage of Inflation Reduction Act and implications on midterm elections — Defense authorization and appropriations update — Why Congress should approve Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's request for $500 million to fund “critical munitions” for Ukraine — Primaries and former President Trump's hold on Republican Party — Whether Biden administration's increased military assistance to Ukraine is enough to help Kyiv prevail — Ukraine's strikes in Russian-occupied Crimea as Moscow turns Europe's largest nuclear power plant into a base to attack Ukrainian targets — China's continued intimidation of Taiwan and whether Beijing has shifted its strategy to forcibly uniting with the island democracy — Wider political and civil-military implications of FBI raid Trump's Florida home to secure nuclear-related documents — Analysis of the unprecedented challenges faced by Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley during his tenure as Trump's senior military adviser — Iran nuclear talks progress to uncertain outcome — Biden signs legislation to treat active duty and veterans suffering from burn pit-related health problems
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security, Heather A. Conley, president of the German Marshall Fund and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Key takeaways from consequential NATO summit that included a new strategy, new US headquarters in Poland, growing rapid reaction force to 300,000, and technology investment — Analysis of alliance's new strategic concept and Turkey's decision, for now, to allow Finland and Sweden to join NATO in exchange for tougher stance on terrorism — Whether alliance has staying power in the face of Russian efforts to undermine cohesion using energy, food and propaganda as weapons — Beijing's view of NATO summit and G7 pressure on Russia — Xi Jinping's trip to Hong Kong on 25th anniversary of city's turnover from British to Chinese rule — Update on impending Israeli election and Iran nuclear talks — Challenges recent Supreme Court verdicts on guns, abortion, religion and government's regulatory limits have on the Pentagon and military members — Global perceptions of high court's rulings
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Analysis of President Biden's first trip to Asia including fourth Quad heads-of-state meeting, new trade and maritime surveillance pacts — Key takeaways from Biden administration's broad new Pacific strategy outlined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken — Analysis of Biden's pledge to defend Taiwan against Chinese attack — European views of Biden's Asia trip — Ways to address Turkish opposition to Finland and Sweden's NATO membership — What's next in Russia's war on Ukraine and whether recent criticisms from Ukrainian leaders could backfire — Nuances and potential pitfalls in the Administration's broader communications strategy — Role Pentagon spokesman John Kirby will play when he reports to his new job at the White House — Quick-take review of “Top Gun: Maverick”
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Status of Ukraine supplemental, covid aid, CHIPS-USICA conference and defense budget discussion — Impact of Supreme Court's expected Roe v. Wade repeal on bipartisanship and whether reproductive rights debate will crowd out national security — Takeaways from Deputy Defense Secretary Dr. Kathleen Hicks' remarks at the Reagan Institute on May 6 — Implications of news reports that US intelligence helped Ukraine kill Russian generals and sink Russia's Black Sea flagship Moskva — How allies, partners and adversaries regard Washington's inability to keep secrets — Falkland Islands War lessons found decades after Britain and Argentina clashed in the South Atlantic including the importance of secrecy, sustainment and weapons stocks — Japanese Defense Minister Nobu Kishi's meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Tokyo's worry that the danger from North Korea is imminent — Update on China's rhetoric regarding its alliance with Moscow — Saudi Arabia crafts rapprochement with Turkey as Riyadh remains furious at Washington over Iran nuclear deal and criticism for assassination of American journalist Jamal Khashoggi — Russia resorts to antisemitism for its poor military performance on Ukraine
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Congress adjourns to celebrate Passover, Easter and Ramadan, debate on wisdom of increasing Pentagon spending by $100 billion as some suggest is needed to counteract impact of 8.5 percent inflation — Whether Europe will support prolonged war in Ukraine and sanctions on an increasingly brutal Russia — Finland and Sweden move toward NATO membership as French election runoff heads to final week between anti-EU, anti-NATO Marine Le Pen and President Emmanuel Macron — West surges more military equipment to Ukraine as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asks top US defense firms to quickly address Ukrainian warfighting needs — At what point Western arms ships will cross Vladimir Putin's red lines for unspecified retaliation — China's long-range logistical demonstration in shipping air defense systems to Serbia as US lawmakers visit Taiwan and diplomats head to Solomon Islands — India's reliability as a Quad partner — Administration's Ukraine war messaging and impact of sinking of Russia's Black Sea flagship, the Moskva — built in 1979 in Mykolayiv as the Slava, Russian for Glory — How administration should respond if Russia used chemical weapons in Mariupol
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member).
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member).
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Patrick Cronin, the Asia-Pacific security chair at the Hudson Institute think tank, discusses China's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, how Beijing could aid Moscow as the world imposes unprecedented sanctions on the Russian banks, businesses and individuals, how America's Asia-Pacific allies regard the Ukraine invasion and will support punishing Russia; and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member) on President Biden and his administration's messaging on the lead up to the invasion and the challenging ahead in keeping attention and punishment efforts focused on Vladimir Putin with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security, Michael Herson of American Defense International and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Update on President Biden's legislative agenda after Democrats lost vote on filibuster changes and voting reform, Build Back Better and omnibus — Implications of surprise retirement announcement by Rep. Jim Langevin, D-RI, and FBI investigation of Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas — Analysis of Biden's lengthy press conference on first year of his presidency as his popularity sinks to all-time low — Impact of Biden's comments on Ukraine as NATO alliance grapples with common approach to either deter Moscow from again invading Ukraine or punish it after doing so — Beijing's slate of challenges, from fighting omicron, coping with demographic challenges stemming from one-child policy and economic challenges that will force a one-third cut in civil servant salary and perks — US-Japan talks that cover Russia, China and North Korea — Iran nuclear negotiations update — Implications of Saudi Arabian attack on Yemen that killed at least 70 and knocked out internet service
On this week's Cyber Report, sponsored by Northrop Grumman, Justin Sherman of the Atlantic Council think tank and a Wired magazine contributor discusses what to look for in '22. In our SNA recap Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm and co-host of the Cavas Ships podcast discusses messaging at the Surface Navy Association Conference during days one and two. Our SNA coverage is sponsored by Huntington Ingalls Industries and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guest Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpha Partners and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member) discuss the upcoming national security issues and events that will dominate this week's news cycle, including the Surface Navy Association National Symposium being held in Crystal City, Virginia.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guest Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpha Partners and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member) discuss the possible impacts of the new omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, the outlook for inflation as well as the continuing resolution, authoritarians and defense spending, Ukraine and a look at the week ahead including the I/ITSEC conference and tradeshow this week in Orlando, Fla., with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Todd Harrison of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Evelyn Farkas, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia who is now the president of Farkas Global Strategies and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Congressional budget update as House and Senate appropriators hone in on 2022 Pentagon plus up — Sifting the fact and fiction from China's hypersonic missile tests earlier this summer — North Korea's test firing of its first submarine-launched ballistic missile — Ensuring Washington retains focus on Russia as it turns greater attention to China — Importance of the first ever meeting between Josep Burrell, the EU's foreign affairs and security policy high representative, and Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks — President Biden's statement that US has a commitment to support Taiwan in the event of an attack by China — Analysis of the US Navy's investigation into the fire that devastated the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we take a deep dive into the events in and around the US withdrawal from Afghanistan– our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member).
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we take a deep dive into the events in and around the US withdrawal from Afghanistan-- our guests are Chris Jackson, a senior vice president at Ipsos Public Affairs, Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member).
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpha Partners and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) discuss the latest events in and around Afghanistan, including President Biden's remarks to the nation.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast from the Navy League's Sea, Air & Space Symposium and Trade Show , our guest is segment one is Wesley D. Kremer, president of Raytheon Missiles & Defense. In segment two our guest is Jon Rambeau, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's Integrated Warfare Systems and Sensors unit. Finally, in our roundtable segment, we break down the show with Bryan McGrath of The Ferrybridge Group, and Chris Servello, co-host of the CavasShips Podcast and a founder of Provision Advisors.
On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Arnold Punaro, the chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association and CEO of the Punaro Group consultancy, Bob Hale, former Pentagon comptroller and senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace producer). Topics: — Analysis of the Biden administration’s 2022 defense budget request — Whether the document supports the administration’s strategy to better compete against China and Russia — Implications of the White House’s decision not to include defense in its 2022 budget fact sheet and administration’s broader budget rollout strategy — Status of bipartisan talks on President Biden’s infrastructure measure, Jan. 6 commission’s defeat in the Senate and rising anti-China sentiment on Capitol Hill — The Navy’s decision to retire four Littoral Combat Ships as part of cost cutting moves — Remembering Sen. John Warner, the former chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and 61st Navy secretary
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace producer) discuss Cavas' recent article "A Problem of Commitment," the Biden Administration's "skinny budget" and Navy Messaging in the era of great power competition.
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors, the podcast for and about the global communications environment. Vaccination rates are increasing, COVID cases are decreasing, and a 1.9T Stimulus package has been approved. So how close is America back to being normal or is it even possible? We talk about it. David Simon, creator of The Wire is returning to Baltimore with a new story about corruption within the police force titled, We Own This City, but we’re going to speak with Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton, who is the brainchild and source behind the original reporting of the Gun Trace Task Force. You’re going to want to hear what he has to say. And let’s talk about madness... it’s March, so why aren’t we ready to fill out brackets this year? Please continue to check out 3CsInAPod on iTunes, Spotify, and GooglePlay. We appreciate the follow and your feedback each week. And you can find us on Twitter @ProVAdvisors (with an S) and check is out on the web at www.provisionadvisors.net
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors, the podcast for and about the global communications environment. THE YEAR OF COVID. Well, here we are, back at March. It’s been a year of enduring a global pandemic and the question remains, what do we do now? The amount of loss is nothing less than catastrophic and we now find ourselves trying to get back to a semblance of what was. We’ll talk about it. Also, what has a year of COVID conditioned us to expect outdoors as the warmer spring months approach? Lastly, let’s talk about Covid communication failures and successes during the past year. Who got it right and who may have dropped the ball? Please continue to check out 3CsInAPod on iTunes, Spotify, and GooglePlay. We appreciate the follow and feedback...you can find us on Twitter @ProVAdvisors and check is out on the web at www.provisionadvisors.net
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors, the podcast for and about the global communications environment. Seemingly in an instant we’ve arrived at the final week of February, already 2 months into the new year. We’re moving closer and closer through the first 100 days of a Biden presidency and Covid realities remain a dominant force in our news cycle. We talk lessons from Texas and look forward to the next chapter in the war for the perfect fast food chicken sandwich. Also, in continuing with our push to be more involved listeners and doers in the evolving communication space of our day, we’ll speak with special guest, Rahman Branch, former executive director to the DC Mayor’s office on African American affairs. Please continue to check out 3CsInAPod on iTunes, Spotify, and GooglePlay. We appreciate the follow and your feedback each week. And you can find us on Twitter @ProVAdvisors and check is out on the web at www.provisionadvisors.net
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors, the podcast for and about the global communications environment. With the impeachment trial ending we now face the task ahead of attempting to move forward. The nation certainly finds itself at a crossroads as we look to find balance both in our leadership and our communities. In our deep dive segment we talk to Mr Jason Newton, co-anchor of WBAL-TV 11 News Today and host of the public affairs show "11 TV Hill". Jason is an Emmy award winning reporter whose news travels have taken him around the country covering stories of national interest. Please continue to check out 3CsInAPod on iTunes, Spotify, and GooglePlay. We appreciate the follow and your feedback each week...you can find us on Twitter @ProVAdvisors and check us out on the web at www.provisionadvisors.net
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors, the podcast for and about the global communications environment. Alright folks, 1 week in, have we solved the nation’s problems or are we doomed to repeat? We share our perspective on the inauguration itself and what we've watched in the first seven days of the new administration. We continue to enjoy your feedback on the show. It not only provides us with expanded views on the topics we discuss here on 3Cs, but also helps grow the show and speak to a wider audience -- so just wanted to offer that. You can follow us on Twitter @ProVAdvisors and check is out on the web at www.provisionadvisors.net
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors, the podcast for and about the global communications environment. It's been quite a week of news developments across the nation, NFL playoffs narrowing in, and a new administration steps up to bat. I look forward to covering what matters most. We'll also have a guest on the show with us today, he’s the author of 5 published novels, former Editor of Military.com, a naval flight officer, Navy veteran, Naval Academy alum and now serves as the director of Outreach and Marketing for the U.S. Naval Institute--Mr. Ward Carroll. It was great to hear some of the feedback from our 1st show of the new season. Glad to know some of our tried and true listeners are still with and even gained 2 or 3 new ones, so we like that. We encourage all of you to follow us on Twitter @ProVAdvisors and check is out on the Al Gore internet at www.provisionadvisors.net
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gordon Adams, PhD, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpha Partners, Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: -Democrats' Senate victories in Georgia and what it means for Defense -Expectations that the Biden Administration will alter National Security Council positions and focus, placing more emphasis on. whole of government solutions vice military force -The assault on the U.S. Capitol--why and how it happened, as well as what it means for the United States moving forward and the challenges
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests Bryan McGrath of The Ferrybridge Group, Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) discuss the Navy's recently released 30-year shipbuilding plan.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas, just back from a day at sea onboard USS Gerald R. Ford discusses work being done on the ship, COVID-19 precautions and much more, but first Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) briefly discusses the Trump Administration's plans to reduce troop numbers in Afghanistan and Iraq.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guest Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpha Partners discusses what to watch and take note of over the coming week in DC and across the national and international security landscape. Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) joins Callan discuss the firing of Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we bring you part two of our interview with Tim Dare, the deputy director for prototyping and software in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, but first Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpha Partners and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) provide initial observations from yesterday's election.
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gordon Adams, PhD, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpha Partners, Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Update on National Defense Authorization Act as negotiations for a fourth coronavirus stimulus package stall — Analysis of the House Armed Services Committee chairman, Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., at the Center for a New American Security — Implications of using the US military as a prop, including using Marine One at a campaign rally for President Trump as well as recent Navy announcements to curry favor in shipbuilding states — DoD’s plan to study the financial performance of defense contractors — Ramifications of reporting that Trump’s financial ties in Turkey allowed Recip Tayyip Erdogan to pressure the US president to get his attorney general to halt a investigation whether a leading Turkish bank was violating US sanctions on Iran
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gordon Adams, PhD, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Update on fourth stimulus package negotiations as election nears — Impact of a Democratic-led Senate on US arms exports — National security take always from the final presidential debate — Implications of using senior law enforcement and military leaders for political ends — Hot-mic moment of two top sportscasters on value of military flyovers and growing civil-military divide
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gordon Adams, PhD, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Update on negotiations for a fourth stimulus package valued at some $2.2 trillion — Defense spending update in wake of statement by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith that despite bipartisan consensus, progressives will push for Pentagon budget cut — National security implications of President Trump’s high personal debt and The Washington Post’s reporting that states led by Republican governors poised to send guardsmen to Washington, DC, and other cities in event of post-election demonstrations — The Navy’s decision against making public Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday’s heart attack — A distracted Washington as fighting erupts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, threatening conflict between Turkey and Russia
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gordon Adams, PhD, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute, Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpha Partners and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Update on fourth stimulus package and continuing resolution — Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s plan for US Navy force structure of more than 355 ships — IBM’s Mayflower Autonomous Ship Project to recreate the historic 1620 voyage that brought 135 settlers from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Mass. — The latest bipartisan arms export package to Taiwan that would bolster the island nation’s defenses as China saber rattles in the Taiwan Strait — The evolving political messaging in the race of the presidency — A look at what to expect from the coming week
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gordon Adams, PhD, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute and Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Reports that the devastating fire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard may have been arson — Update on fourth stimulus package and defense spending bills — Key takeaways from the Republican National Convention including national security messaging — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s address from Israel and Middle East tour — China increased provocations and the incident between US and Russian forces in Syria that injured four American soldiers — Drive to convince Senate to stop House proposal to require 100 percent US parts content in American weapons — Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s Asia tour
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guest is Defense & Aerospace Report’s own producer Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors to review the key news and commentary from the past week.
Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sits down with Bashon Mann, former public affairs officer for the United States Navy and co-founder of Provision Advisors. Mann discusses his views on corporate communication and racism after the death of George Floyd, as well as communication challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. He also talks about challenges with parenting during the pandemic and how the community can work together to break down patterns that hurt health literacy.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, guests Bryan McGrath of The Ferrybridge Group and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) discuss Bryan's recent article "Seapower Advocacy: Time to Get Serious". Our naval coverage is sponsored by Fincantieri Marinette Marine.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) to review the key news and commentary from the past week.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guest is Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) to review the key news and commentary from the past week.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member)on the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday's visit to San Diego and the investigations into the fire on USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6).
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpa Partners, Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Patrick Cronin, PhD, the chair for Asia-Pacific Security at the Hudson Institute and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — The budget and strategy implications of the fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard — Trump administration’s rejection of China’s territorial claims to the South China Sea and sanctions on officials in the wake of Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong — How Washington and its allies can push back on China regionally — Congress’ role in deterring Beijing from attacking Taiwan — How a Biden administration would approach China — Defense budget outlook in a Biden administration — Air Force acquisition chief Will Roper’s — Reining in Turkey as Ankara increasingly destabilizes its neighborhood
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Bryan McGrath of The Ferrybridge Group, Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) on the fire burning on amphibious warship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) and questions on whether the U.S. Navy has larger systemic problems that need to be addressed.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we discuss communication processes in the Navy and whether or not systemic or positional changes are needed with guests Bryan McGrath of The Ferrybridge Group, author the recent piece: Want Better Communication Coming From Our Navy? There are Solutions, and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Our naval coverage is sponsored by Fincantieri Marinette Marine.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) on the announcement of the finding from the investigation into the handling of the COVID-19 virus onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt and Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute on her recent essays on the effectiveness of veteran's hiring preference for the national security workforce and the pandemic lessons learned by DoD.
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors, where we give you insights and analysis on the day’s hot topics and trends in the comms environment. On this episode we spend some time talking about the current status of protests across the nation and more specifically how companies and organizations are choosing to respond to the apparent culture shift underway in America. As a precursor we want to introduce you to our special guest today on the show, Admiral Ted Carter, current president of the University of Nebraska, who we’ll ask to give us his perspective on the intersection of leadership and communications. Thank you for listening , we appreciate you joining in the conversation. If you’re looking for more information as your business or organization navigates the communication environment, feel free to reach out to us at ProvisionAdvisors.net --- in the meantime, be mindful and be safe.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guest is Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) where we review the key news and commentary from the past week.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guest in segment one is Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) where we review the key news and commentary from the past week. In segment two we are joined by Kevin Billings, former assistant secretary of the US Air Force for installations, environment & logistics, president & CEO of Legation Strategies and president of the Billy Fiske Foundation on what can be learned from WWII hero Billy Fiske on taking a stand and making sacrifices.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Kori Schake, PhD, director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute(AEI) and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) on the civil military implications of comments and deployments decisions by President Trump and Defense Department leaders in response to recent protests in Washington, DC and around the country.
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors, where we give you insights and analysis on the day’s hot topics and trends in the comms environment. This week we continue to assess the nation’s reaction to reopening with Memorial Day weekend providing a glimpse into the feelings of many Americans who wish to move forward. We’ll talk about the charity golf event involving Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and a couple of pro football players. On our Deep Dive segment, we sit down with the CEO of FormulaBoats, Scott Porter and ask how his industry has been affected by the coronavirus and what they’re doing to adjust as summer is upon us and Americans take to the waterways. Enjoy!
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guest is Bryan McGrath of The Ferrybridge Group, Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) on recent US Navy submarine/aircraft carrier deployments and messaging as part of American efforts to signal disapproval and deter Chinese behavior towards Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors, with Bashon Mann, Chris Servello and John Schofield--where we give you insights and analysis on the day’s hot topics and trends. It’s been an intense week, there’s no shortage of compelling news worth our commentary. From Dr. Fauci testimony on the Hill, new coronavirus cases in and around the White House, and could we see baseball by July 4th weekend? There’s much to discuss, including with our special guest Rear Adm. Steve Pietropaoli, USN (ret), a 26 year veteran of the United States Navy, having served as the Chief of Information in his last Pentagon assignment; a former Executive Director to the Navy League, and Chief Advisor to the President for Navy Mutual, not to mention serving as the lone Special Assistant for Public Affairs under two former Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Steve compares and contrasts crisis communication and leadership during COVID-19 and immediately following 9-11, he also shares insights on current military communication and gives advice for what communicators should focus on during crises. Thank you for listening, we appreciate you joining in the conversation. If you’re looking for more information as your business or organization navigates the communication environment, feel free to reach out to us at ProvisionAdvisors.net --- in the meantime, be mindful and be safe.
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors, where we give you insights and analysis on the day’s hot topics and trends. As states begin their individual plans to reopen their economies across the nation we’ll discuss what this means for businesses looking to get back on their feet and just what will attract people back into storefronts and other favorite haunts and establishments. With the professional sports seasons already curtailed, we’ll talk about what the NFL is considering as their season schedule is announced. Also, we’ll bring in Baltimore Sun reporter Pamela Wood and ask her thoughts on Governor Hogan’s leadership approach throughout the COVID response. Help save the Baltimore Sun and local journalism visit SaveourBalitimoreSun.com or follow them @saveoursun
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Harlan Ullman, PhD, a Vietnam-era Swift boat commander, senior advisor at the Atlantic Council and current industry CEO, Cmdr. Guy “Bus” Snodgrass, USN (retired), CEO of Defense Analytics and author of the new book Holding the Line: Inside Trump’s Pentagon with Secretary Mattis and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) on the investigation surrounding the crisis onboard aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, as well as on-going questions surround Navy culture and leadership.
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors. Where we give you insights and analysis on the day’s hot topics and trends from a communications angle. On this episode we continue our ongoing conversation surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic as our nation continues to try and right itself amid growing health concerns and an itch to return to normal. We’ll discuss the battle of creative messaging. And of course look ahead to what this week has in store. We return this week with a special guest to the program as we speak with Scott Strasemeier, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information at the United States Naval Academy. As a nation presses pause on our collegiate and professional sports programs, we’ll get Scott’s take on his approach to engaging an audience during this crisis and what we can expect looking toward next season.
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors. Where we give you insights and analysis on the day’s hot topics and trends from a communications angle. We’re going to center our discussion today on what we’ve each seen in our rearview mirror this week… everything from that eye opening White House Press Conference, to the continued fallout from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt--a lot can happen in a short period of time. We’ll also bring you an exclusive interview with Mike Ricci, Director of Communications for Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. With the COVID19 taking center stage across the nation, we’ll ask why it's important for Gov Hogan to get this right for Marylanders and the example they wish to set for the country. All this and more on this week's 3CsinaPod.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we discuss Acting Secretary Modly's decision to relief Capt. Brett Crozier of his duties as Commanding Officer of USS Theodore Roosevelt, with guests Bryan McGrath of The Ferrybridge Group and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Our naval coverage is sponsored by Fincantieri Marinette Marine.
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we discuss current and future national security implication of the coronavirus, as well as breaking news about the relief of the Commanding Officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt by Acting Navy Secretary Tom Modly. Our guests include Gordon Adams, PhD, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpa Partners, Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute , Teri Schultz, a Brussels-based freelance reporter for National Public Radio, Todd Harrison, the director of defense budget analysis and the Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member).
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors--where we give you insights and analysis on the day’s hot topics and trends from a communications angle. We begin today with a review of what is top of mind around the globe--the Coronavirus. We’ll discuss our observations and suggestions on employee communications in the age of social distancing. And then wrap up with what our outlook is for the days and weeks ahead. Let’s jump right in... If you’re looking for more information on what we’ve discussed here today as your company or organization considers how to navigate communicating around the coronavirus, feel free to reach out to us at ProvisionAdvisors.net --- be mindful, be safe.
On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we discuss COVID-19 and its effects on the Navy, its currently deployed ships and plans to grow, with guests Bryan McGrath of The Ferrybridge Group and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Our naval coverage is sponsored by Fincantieri Marinette Marine.
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we again dedicate the entire session to discuss the numerous worldwide implications of the COVID-19 virus. Our guests include Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpa Partners; Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International, Ilan Berman of the American Foreign Policy Council, Teri Schultz, a Brussels-based freelance reporter for National Public Radio and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Defense impact and political dynamics of $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act — Market expectations for a fourth stimulus package later this year — DoD reaction to virus as cases mount — Coronavirus and Iran’s leadership as it struggles with mounting public discontent — European unity as governments work to contain virus and its economic and health implications — Trump’s coronavirus rhetoric and crisis impact on 2020 presidential race
Hello and welcome to 3Cs in Pod from Provision Advisors. Where we give you insights and analysis on the day’s hot topics and trends from a communications angle. We begin today with a review of our latest blog Comms in a Crisis: 4BEs to Success, (https://www.provisionadvisors.net/post/covid-19-crisis) and we also highlight good and bad examples of communication thus far. Finally, we wrap up with our thoughts on the topic du jour, coronavirus. A topic we all continue to face. Thank you for listening today and if you find yourself looking for more information on what we’ve discussed here today as your company or organization considers how to approach communicating on this virus, feel free to reach out to us at ProvisionAdvisors.net
On this special edition of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we review the Navy and Marine Corps portion of the Trump Administration's FY 2021 budget submission. Our guests include Bryan Clark of CSBA and Chris Servello, of Provision Advisors (and a Defense and Aerospace team member).
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, a Textron company, our segment one guests Sam LaGrone, editor of the U.S. Naval Institute News, Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) provide feedback on key takeaways from this year's Surface Navy Association National Symposium. In segment two we speak with Vice Adm. Tom Moore, USN, the commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command on a variety of ship readiness, maintenance and industry relations topics. Our sponsors for this year’s Surface Navy Association National Symposium are Leonardo DRS and GE Marine.
On this special edition of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, a Textron company we review the highlights from Surface Navy Association National Symposium Day 2. Our guests include Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member).Our sponsors for this year’s Surface Navy Association National Symposium are Leonardo DRS and GE Marine.
On this special edition of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, a Textron company we preview the Surface Navy Association National Symposium, that runs from Jan 14-16 just outside of Washington, DC. Our guests include Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member). In addition to our products we will do daily podcast updates from SNA on Tue, Wed and Thurs. Our sponsors for this year's Surface Navy Association National Symposium are Leonardo DRS and GE Marine.
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On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, a Textron company, our guests include Arnold Punaro, retired US Marine Corps major general and veteran Senate Armed Services Committee staffer who is the president and CEO of The Punaro Group, Dov Zakheim, PhD, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and former DoD comptroller, Gordon Adams, PhD, American University professor emeritus and Stimson Center distinguished fellow, Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpa Partners, Chris Servello, founder of Provision Advisors (and team member of the Defense & Aerospace Report), Ilan Berman of the American Foreign Policy Council and Teri Schultz, a Brussels-based reporter for National Public Radio and Deutsche Welle. Topics: — Implications of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' decision to shoot down a US Navy RQ-4 unmanned surveillance drone — Europe’s reaction to the incident — The abrupt departure of acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan after the revelation of domestic abuse incident a decade ago — Defense budget update — A look ahead to NATO's ministerial meeting next week
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, a Textron company, our guests include Gordon Adams, PhD, American University professor emeritus and Stimson Center distinguished fellow, Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpa Partners, Bob Hale, former Pentagon comptroller (who now advises Booz Allen Hamilton — his thoughts are his own) and Chris Servello, founder of Provision Advisors (and team member of the Defense & Aerospace Report). Topics: — House Armed Services Committee markup of the Trump administration’s 2020 defense budget request — Prospects for a bipartisan deal to life Budget Control Act spending caps — Tensions between White House and House Democrats — New attacks on tankers in Gulf of Oman — Rising tensions with Iran as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Tehran — Congressional concerns with Trump’s use of emergency powers to clear arms and technology transfer to Saudi Arabia — Report that Trump is wavering on Pat Shanahan as next US defense secretary
On this Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, a Textron company, our guests include Byron Callan of the independent equity research firm Capital Alpa Partners, Bob Hale, former Pentagon comptroller (who now advises Booz Allen Hamilton — his thoughts are his own) and Chris Servello, founder of Provision Advisors (and team member of the Defense & Aerospace Report). Topics: — Recap of key congressional hearings — Capitol Hill budget dynamics — Impact of Vice President Mike Pence’s abrupt announcement that USS Harry S Truman would remain in service — Look ahead to Navy League’s annual Sea Air Space conference and trade show next week — Financial and manpower impact of US Navy plans to recommissions mothballed cruisers and keep in service aging destroyers to realize a 355-ship fleet
This week we look in the rearview at Covington Catholic, the Florida shooting you might not have heard about, and the new Netflix documentary Fyre Festival (thanks Jeff Davis for the recommendation). We deep dive on communicating with empathy drawing from "The Secret to Leading Organizational Change Is Empathy," a December 2018 Harvard Business Review article by Patti Sanchez, chief strategy officer at Duarte, Inc. You can find the article here: https://hbr.org/2018/12/the-secret-to-leading-organizational-change-is-empathy Finally, we look on the horizon to this year's Super Bowl...and the commercials we love to critique..what makes the grade and why? All this and more on 3C’s in a Pod. Remember to follow Provision Advisors on Twitter (@ProVadvisors) and check us out on the web at www.provisionadvisors.ne to let us know your thoughts ... we’d love to hear from you.
How can our navy and its leadership better communicate internally and externally? What are the ways an organization can effectively inform influencers and the public in a way that is accurate, transparent, and effective?Our guest for the full hour to discuss this and more will be Commander Chris Servello, USN.Chris has more more than 20 years of global experience in strategic communication, messaging, branding, digital strategy, government affairs, and senior leader coaching.In preparing for his upcoming terminal leave and transition to the civilian sector, Chris is founding member of Provision Advisors that focuses on building relationships with media, key influencer agents and dynamic communication.