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What if the key to transforming your team's performance wasn't hiding in another leadership book—but came straight from the lessons learned in the cockpit of a fighter jet?In this episode, I'm joined by Robert “Cujo” Teschner—former Air Force fighter pilot, leadership expert, and author of Debrief to Win. Cujo brings the heat (and the heart) in a conversation that challenges how we think about accountability, feedback, and real team growth.We dig into why debriefing—the military kind—isn't just a boring recap or a dreaded feedback session. It's a high-impact, deeply human leadership practice that creates clarity, builds trust, and drives performance. The best part? It's practical, repeatable, and doesn't take hours to implement. In fact, the average military debrief lasts just 18 minutes—and can boost performance by up to 25%.Cujo also shares how his journey from fighter pilot to leadership consultant (and cancer survivor) reshaped how he shows up—not just at work, but in life. His story is a powerful reminder that leadership isn't just about checklists or standards—it's about how we support the people around us when it matters most.Whether you lead a team, manage projects, or just want to give better feedback, this episode will leave you with a powerful framework and a fresh perspective on what great leadership looks like—under pressure and beyond.Let's keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco. Excited to be back with you!

Robert “Cujo” Teschner, former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, husband, father, author, and advocate for lifelong learning, returns to the podcast today to share a deeply personal and cautionary tale about his “cancer stupidity”—ignoring early warning signs of illness due to pride, fear, and a misplaced sense of invincibility.  Reflecting on how this experience reshaped his life and perspective, Cujo underscores the importance of listening to our bodies and overcoming the cultural and personal barriers that prevent many from seeking medical help. His journey offers invaluable lessons on vulnerability, accountability, and the need for cultural shifts in how we view preventative care. Exploring the themes of bravery and the stigma surrounding medical vulnerability, Cujo drives home the profound impact that individual choices can have—not just on oneself but on loved ones and colleagues. Main Themes: Cujo's journey from fighter pilot to cancer survivor The dangers of ignoring symptoms and delaying medical care Overcoming cultural stigmas around seeking help Lessons in vulnerability and accountability The impact of health decisions on loved ones and colleagues Strategies to promote a culture of preventative care Redefining strength as seeking help and sharing experiences Toolbox Talk Discussion Questions: Cujo shares about his cancer discovery and diagnosis, then recalls that he noticed symptoms ten years prior. He talks about the major health consequences then reflects that they were preventable. What does this make you think about listening to your body and seeking treatment? Do you believe that in our industry there is a mentality that encourages seeking medical advice? Why or why not?  Does anyone have a story they'd like to share about catching a condition or disease early? Key Takeaways: "I awoke from a colonoscopy to a doctor informing me of a tumor. Our lives changed forever." "Ignoring symptoms, I thought I was bulletproof. Ten years later, my body proved me wrong." "I never told a soul about my symptoms. I willed myself to get better. I was wrong." "Living without a lower colon is difficult. It's compounded by knowing it was preventable." "I chose a path of ignorance. Don't be as stupid as I was. Listen to your body." "In our industry, there's a tendency to avoid doctors. We must change that culture." "Being brave means being vulnerable enough to get checked. Fear shouldn't stop us." "Promote getting checked out. It's a strong, not a weak, action." "Doctors aren't there to clip wings. They can help us fly longer and healthier." "Change the culture. View medical checkups as strength, not a sign of weakness." Links: National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association website Robert “Cujo” Teschner

Anne Chow: Lead Bigger Anne Chow was the CEO of AT&T Business and the first woman of color CEO in AT&T's 140+ year history, responsible for leading a $35B global operating unit of over 35,000 people. She was named to Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Business twice and today serves on a number of boards, including FranklinCovey, 3M, and CSX. She is the author of Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion. We all know the importance of values, but it's often hard to know where to begin when clarifying them with a team. In this conversation, Anne and I explore how to align on values that support a great culture and move towards a vision. Key Points Values and ideologies are distinct. Leading bigger means honoring diverse ideologies while aligning on core values. Bigger leaders have the courage to admit and cite situations where they fall short. When asking people to craft values, invite them to start by individually considering their personal values. When discussing values as a group, highlight both the common agreements and also the outlying ideas. Leaders must ultimately decide which values best embody the culture and vision of their organization. Bring in different stakeholders to do a gut check on whether the values are legitimate. Measure behaviors against values and review and update values and metrics regularly. Resources Mentioned Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion by Anne Chow Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Create Team Guidelines, with Susan Gerke (episode 192) How to Discover What Others Value, with Joe Hart (episode 616) How to Prevent a Team From Repeating Mistakes, with Robert “Cujo” Teschner (episode 660) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Safety Shorts welcomes Robert “Cujo” Teschner to the podcast today to recount a harrowing “near miss” over the Atlantic that reshaped his view on risk and responsibility. A former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, Cujo offers powerful insights into the dangers of prioritizing performance over safety, underscoring the importance of keeping safety as the ultimate measure of success in any high-stakes environment. Reflecting on how competitive instincts nearly led to disaster, he highlights the need for clear priorities, a message that resonates across industries. Remember - true success means everyone returns home safe. Main Themes: Cujo's story of prioritizing safety over performance in high-stakes environments Impact of competitive instincts on risk assessment and decision-making The importance of post-mission debriefs for continuous learning and behavior change Reflecting on how prioritization impacts those close to us Lessons in responsibility that transcend industries, including mining The influence of near-death experiences on personal values and perspectives Redefining "winning" as the safe return of every team member Quotes: "In our squadron, we practiced that exact scenario every day… but that day was different." "We almost had a spectacular mid-air collision, the likes of which hadn't been seen in quite some time." "My opponent was only motivated with winning that day, and that shift almost cost us our lives." "In that moment, the need to 'win' took precedence over the importance of safety, with near-tragic results." "When you start putting performance over safety, the consequences can be horrific." "He had a wife and children, and yet we nearly lost it all for the sake of a training exercise." "We both learned from it, and I define learning as behavior change." "For any high-risk job, true winning means everyone gets home safe." "Safety should always come first; that's the only real definition of success." Links: National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association website Robert “Cujo” Teschner  

Dan Dworkis: The Emergency Mind Dan Dworkis is Chief Medical Officer at The Mission Critical Team Institute. He's an emergency physician who helps individuals and teams apply knowledge under extreme pressure and perform at their best when it matters the most. He is the author of The Emergency Mind: Wiring Your Brain for Performance Under Pressure*. Every leader, at least occasionally, faces emergencies. In an emergency, the only way out is through. In this conversation, Dan and I explore the mindsets and tactics that will help us handle the most difficult situations. Key Points Emergencies are not just worse bad days. They are liminal — the only way out is through. Apply graduated pressure. Never allow suffering to be wasted. By going a bit slower, you notice where and why failures happen. Label an emergency with language that both recognizes the urgency of the situation and your faith in the team to resolve it. The room is always smarter than any one person in it. Tell people what problem they are working and your confidence level in it. Staying cool under pressure is not a fixed personality trait. You can get better by noticing and experimenting with what works for you (and doesn't) to handle high-pressure situations. Experience makes working under pressure easier, but you still need to practice for it. Notice what's effective (and not) in past and new situations before you experiment. Use situations in everyday life (a hard workout, an angry customer, getting cut off in traffic) to train yourself for responding in the toughest situations. Resources Mentioned The Emergency Mind: Wiring Your Brain for Performance Under Pressure* by Dan Dworkis Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Become the Person You Want to Be, with James Clear (episode 376) How to Build Psychological Safety, with Amy Edmondson (episode 404) How to Prevent a Team From Repeating Mistakes, with Robert “Cujo” Teschner (episode 660) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

David and Robert “Cujo” Teschner discuss how the debrief process is the cornerstone of a culture of accountability, in the military as much as in the business world. Cujo reveals the two organizations that had the biggest impact on who he is today — and the one problem that keeps businesses from learning how to debrief to win.

David is joined by Robert “Cujo” Teschner — the founder and CEO of VMax Group, and author of Debrief to Win: How America's Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership... and How You Can, Too! In this episode, Cujo shares how his approach to culture-building has been shaped by his time as an F-22 fighter squadron commander with the US Air Force and instructor at the USAF Weapons School.

Maurice Ashley: Move by Move Maurice Ashley is a Chess Grandmaster, an ESPN commentator, a three-time national championship coach, and an author. In 1999 he earned the title of Chess Grandmaster, making him the first Black Grandmaster in the game's history, and in 2016 he was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame. He's the author of Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard*. There was a time that you could get a degree or a certification and you've be set on your learning for awhile. Those days are long gone. With change happening at the speed of thought, we must keep improving. In this conversation, Maurice and I discuss the mindsets and tactics that will help you keep growing. Key Points Jazz artists don't think about each note, but instinctively know how to make beautiful music. The best chess players are like this. Elite performers constantly look for ways to cultivate the beginner's mindset. Chess players who pay attention to the endgame are less likely to get caught up only in the tactics. The most vulnerable time for a chess player is when they have a big lead. Poor performers avoid spending time with their mistakes. The best players learn from them through debrief. Determine in advance where you need to stay hyper-focused. Temper overconfidence by posing additional in-game challenges for yourself and your team. Resources Mentioned Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard* by Maurice Ashley Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Actually Move Numbers, with Chris McChesney (episode 294) How to Prevent a Team From Repeating Mistakes, with Robert “Cujo” Teschner (episode 660) How to Grow From Your Errors, with Amy Edmondson (episode 663) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

In this episode of In The Growth Space, David is joined by former combat veteran, Robert “Cujo” Teschner. He's a former F-15 “Eagle” instructor at the prestigious U.S. Air Force Weapons school—the Air Force “Top Gun” program. He's also a former F-22 “Raptor” fighter squadron commander, having commanded one of America's precious few operational F-22 fighter squadrons. Cujo is now the founder and CEO of VMax Group, an international leadership training company. He is also the national bestselling author of “Debrief to Win: How America's Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership … and How You Can, Too!”  In this episode, you'll hear David & Cujo discuss: The remarkable journey that lead Cujo to becoming a Fighter Pilot Utilizing debriefs as a powerful team learning mechanism The crucial role of leaders in fostering psychological safety within their teams. The significance of maintaining a learning posture and its impact on personal and professional growth.   Learn more about VMAX group here & get connected with Cujo's speaking engagements, consulting, and published books here     We have a Q&A episode coming up! To leave a voicemail with your question, call into this number - (412) 475-9288 Click here for access to my free ebook Check out https://www.davidmcglennen.com/podcasts/in-the-growth-space-2 for links, transcript, and more details  

Robert “Cujo” Teschner is a combat veteran. He's a former F-15 “Eagle” instructor at the prestigious U.S. Air Force Weapons school—the Air Force “Top Gun” program. He's also a former F-22 “Raptor” fighter squadron commander, having commanded one of America's precious few operational F-22 fighter squadrons. During his time teaching at the Weapons School, Cujo served as the U.S. Air Force's Subject Matter Expert on the practice of team accountability. His published work from that time is still in use throughout the Air Force today. Specifically, Cujo authored “The Vocabulary of the Debrief” and helped mold the Methodology of the Debrief, defining the language and accountability practices that the Air Force uses to the present day.A 1995 distinguished military graduate of the Air Force Academy and a 2013 distinguished graduate of the National War College, Cujo retired from the Air Force in December 2015, achieving the rank of full Colonel. But because of a battle with colorectal cancer, Cujo and his family decided to retire from the Air Force early. Team Teschner's ambition was to focus on Cujo's health and to accommodate the fact that his body was largely broken. This led to Cujo's introduction to entrepreneurship.Back when he was teaching at the Weapons School, Cujo believed that the principles he was teaching applied to a much wider audience. In fact, as Cujo started to refine and update the Accountability practices he would teach for the entirety of his time at the Weapons School, he also started thinking about translating those principles to business. Once cancer forced him to give up his ability to fly high-performance fighter aircraft, he pivoted to teaching businesses the principles that allow all teams to thrive in disruption. And he's never looked back.Cujo is now the founder and CEO of VMax Group, an international leadership training company. He is also the national bestselling author of Debrief to Win: How America's Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership … and How You Can, Too! His second book, Aiming Higher: A Journey Through Military Aviation Leadership also immediately went to #1 on the Amazon bestseller list. Cujo has built his growing company from scratch, and everyone in the company is committed to the company's purpose: To teach and inspire real teamwork so that teams thrive in disruption and keep our economy strong.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

Robert Sutton: The Friction Project Robert Sutton is an organizational psychologist and professor of Management Science and Engineering in the Stanford Engineering School. He has given keynote speeches to more than 200 groups in 20 countries and served on numerous scholarly editorial boards. Bob's work has been featured in The New York Times, BusinessWeek, The Atlantic, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and The Washington Post. He is a frequent guest on various television and radio programs, and has written seven books and two edited volumes, including the bestsellers The No A-hole Rule, Good Boss, Bad Boss, and Scaling Up Excellence. He is the co-author with Huggy Rao of The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder*. We've all worked with someone who seemed just a bit oblivious. None of us want to be that kind of leader. In this conversation, Bob and I discuss key strategies for how to stop it and also prevent it. Key Points Privilege may spare you from hassles, but it doesn't come without cost. You risk being clueless about troubles in the organization. Power and prestige tend to influence leaders to focus more on themselves, less on others, and act like the rules don't apply to them. An antidote to oblivious leadership is less transmission and more reception. Measure two behaviors: (1) how much the leader talks vs. others in interactions and (2) the ratio of questions the leader asks vs. statements the leader makes. Either manage by walking out of the room or get in the details with ride alongs, direct help, and doing the work with folks. Be cautious about “managing by walking around” getting ritualistic. Hierarchy is inevitable and useful. The most effective leaders flex it and know when to be collaborative and when to be direct. Find people who will speak truth. Resources Mentioned The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder* by Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Use Power for Good and Not Evil, with Dacher Keltner (episode 254) How to Ask Better Questions, with David Marquet (episode 454) How to Help People Speak Truth to Power, with Megan Reitz (episode 597) How to Prevent a Team From Repeating Mistakes, with Robert “Cujo” Teschner (episode 660) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Robert “Cujo” Teschner: Debrief to Win Robert “Cujo” Teschner is a retired F-15 / F-22 fighter pilot. He is also a former F-15 Weapons School Instructor, F-22 Squadron Commander, senior Joint Staff officer, and combat veteran. He holds advanced degrees in Operational Art and Science and National Security Strategy and has extensive experience in tactical planning and execution, and organizational leadership. From 2004 to 2006, he served as the US Air Force's expert in post-mission debriefing, the methodology used by high-performing military teams to self-correct and improve continuously. Cujo retired immediately after his promotion to full Colonel due to complications from cancer-related care and started an international business consulting practice based in St. Louis, MO. His company is called VMax Group. VMax Group's mission is to teach, inspire, and nurture teams on how to really “team”, making work more fulfilling, and making teams much more effective. He is the author of Debrief to Win: How America's Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership...and How You Can, Too!* Many of us recognize we could get better at reflecting our team's work, but we rarely get beyond what went well and what didn't. One of the best ways to stop making the same mistakes is to look at the truth of what's already happened, and learn from it. In this conversation, Cujo and I look at the value of a debrief and how to bring that practice into your organization. Key Points Saying, “We learned a lot of important lessons today,” doesn't actually prove that any learning has happened. The context of military and civilian debriefs are both different, but the stakes are still high in both venues. A debrief is not about blame or shame. Instead, it's an affirming, positive experience that builds future leaders. A key benefit of regular debriefs is to institutionalize the process of challenging conversations. Psychological safety is critical for this to happen well. Objectives should measurable, achievable, and time-constrained. Debrief should focus on the objectives and the decisions that were made to meet those objectives. Be cautious about outsourcing debriefing to external facilitators. An effective debrief should be led by someone who has participated in the mission or project. Resources Mentioned Debrief to Win: How America's Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership...and How You Can, Too! by Robert “Cujo” Teschner Robert “Cujo” Teschner's website Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Five Steps to Hold People Accountable, with Jonathan Raymond (episode 306) How to Build Psychological Safety, with Amy Edmondson (episode 404) The Way to Make Better Decisions, with Annie Duke (episode 499) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

 Listen to the Manlihood ManCast on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube and wherever you get your podcasts Welcome to the latest episode of the Manlihood ManCast! In this episode, we have the honor of hosting an extraordinary individual who has not only served as an instructor at the prestigious U.S. Air Force Weapons School but has also commanded an operational F-22 fighter squadron. With a passion for team accountability and leadership, our guest today is Mr. Robert "Cujo" Teschner. Cujo's remarkable career spans from his military service to his successful transition into entrepreneurship. Through his company, VMax Group, Cujo teaches and inspires real teamwork, enabling teams to thrive in times of disruption and contribute to a strong economy. His expertise has been shared in his national bestselling book, "Debrief to Win: How America's Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership... and How You Can, Too!" and his second book, "Aiming Higher: A Journey Through Military Aviation Leadership." Join us as Cujo takes us on a transformative journey, recounting his experiences, and sharing valuable insights on accountable leadership that are applicable to various industries and teams. Cujo's military background and combat experience have provided him with a unique perspective on accountability. As a Subject Matter Expert on team accountability, Cujo authored "The Vocabulary of the Debrief" and played a pivotal role in shaping the Methodology of the Debrief for the U.S. Air Force. These practices are still utilized today, demonstrating their enduring effectiveness. Realizing that the principles he taught at the Weapons School extended beyond the military, Cujo made it his mission to translate those concepts to the business world. His goal was to enable teams to thrive even amidst disruption, fostering an environment of accountability and success. By embracing the principles of accountable leadership, businesses can adapt, innovate, and overcome challenges. Cujo's journey took an unexpected turn when he faced a battle with colorectal cancer, which ultimately led to his retirement from the Air Force. Determined to focus on his health and embark on a new chapter, Cujo transitioned into entrepreneurship. He founded VMax Group, an international leadership training company dedicated to teaching the principles of accountable leadership. Through his company, Cujo has built a passionate team that shares his vision and purpose. Together, they work tirelessly to inspire and empower teams across various industries, helping them navigate disruptions and contribute to a thriving economy. Cujo's experiences as a combat veteran and instructor have shaped his ability to inspire and drive transformation. His unique insights into accountable leadership provide a roadmap for individuals and organizations seeking to excel in the face of adversity. In this episode, Cujo will share his "TOP GUN" story, captivating us with tales from his military aviation journey. Brace yourself for a compelling narrative that not only entertains but also imparts valuable lessons on accountable leadership. To listen to this episode and discover the incredible journey of Mr. Robert "Cujo" Teschner, visit the Manlihood ManCast website. Prepare to be inspired and learn how accountable leadership can revolutionize your approach to team management and success. Don't miss out on this transformative episode with Mr. Robert "Cujo" Teschner! Tune in now! Website | https://robertteschner.com/ VMax Group | https://www.vmaxgroupllc.com/ More from Josh Hatcher at Manlihoodhttp://joshhatcher | http://manlihood.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manlihood/message

In this episode, we hear from Robert “Cujo” Teschner, one of the co-authors of our latest book Building Resilience. Cujo is a multiple award-winning fighter aviator, an award-winning writer, and multiple-time bestselling author. He currently owns VMax Group, a business consulting practice that aims to teach, inspire and nurture teams on how to make work more fulfilling and make teams more effective. As you may have already guessed, Cujo has a wealth of experience when it comes to building resilience. However, his story is not what you might expect. Cujo was forced to retire from the military early due to a cancer diagnosis, which ultimately had a profound impact on his outlook on life.We discuss the effect that this experience had on him and his family, and how he was able to draw on it to lead others in building their resiliency. He shares practical insights into creating a team atmosphere of support and fostering resilience, which are essential for overcoming challenges in both personal and professional life. With his unique perspective, Cujo provides a wealth of takeaways that will leave you inspired and empowered!In this episode, we talk about…..Cujo's personal story of resilience.What it's like to fly the F-22.Handling difficult emotions and adopting a positive mindset simultaneously.The role of culture and community in fostering resilience, particularly in the military.Building resilience as a leader and creating a supportive team environment.Applying resilience principles to everyday life and managing conflict or pain.His biggest takeaway from writing our book, Building Resilience.This episode is full of tools and strategies to maximize your profit, grow your business, and reclaim your freedom! Take a listen!Connect with Cujo!https://www.vmaxgroupllc.com/ https://robertteschner.com/ Follow him on Linkedin!Please take the time to leave a review so we can build our community of high growth entrepreneurs. If you'd like to connect with me, go to www.lukelayman.com orConnect with me on InstagramConnect with me on FacebookConnect with me on LinkedIn

After decades of teamwork and the highest levels of accountability as an F-15 and F-22 fighter pilot, Weapons School Instructor and Squadron Commander Robert “Cujo” Teschner concluded that every team can become what he personally experienced and lived on the front-line. Today, Cujo joins us to share about his current mission: helping organizations build teams that win amid disruption.” He'll share stories from his time as a F-15 “Eagle” instructor at the prestigious U.S. Air Force Weapons School (think Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”), but more importantly, he'll share how teams- whether that's the hockey team on the ice, the sales division at work or the family unit at home- can build trust and achieve performance even when plans fall apart. My friends, if you're looking for guidance on how to be a better parent, partner, coworker or friend, this conversation will show you how accountable leadership can help.

Story of failure: Burning vegetables in the air fryer.Mr. Robert “Cujo” Teschner is a combat veteran. He's a former F-15 “Eagle” instructor at the prestigious U.S. Air Force Weapons school—the Air Force “Top Gun” program. He's also a former F-22 “Raptor” fighter squadron commander, having commanded one of America's precious few operational F-22 fighter squadrons.During his time teaching at the Weapons School, Cujo served as the U.S. Air Force's Subject Matter Expert on the practice of team accountability. His published work from that time is still in use throughout the Air Force today. Specifically, Cujo authored “The Vocabulary of the Debrief” and helped mold the Methodology of the Debrief, defining the language and accountability practices that the Air Force uses to the present day.A 1995 distinguished military graduate of the Air Force Academy and a 2013 distinguished graduate of the National War College, Cujo retired from the Air Force in December 2015, achieving the rank of full Colonel. But because of a battle with colorectal cancer, Cujo and his family decided to retire from the Air Force early. Team Teschner's ambition was to focus on Cujo's health and to accommodate the fact that his body was largely broken. This led to Cujo's introduction to entrepreneurship.Back when he was teaching at the Weapons School, Cujo believed that the principles he was teaching applied to a much wider audience. In fact, as Cujo started to refine and update the Accountability practices he would teach for the entirety of his time at the Weapons School, he also started thinking about translating those principles to business. Once cancer forced him to give up his ability to fly high-performance fighter aircraft, he pivoted to teaching businesses the principles that allow all teams to thrive in disruption. And he's never looked back.Cujo is now the founder and CEO of VMax Group, an international leadership training company. He is also the national bestselling author of Debrief to Win: How America's Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership … and How You Can, Too! His second book, Aiming Higher: A Journey Through Military Aviation Leadership also immediately went to #1 on the Amazon bestseller list. Cujo has built his growing company from scratch, and everyone in the company is committed to the company's purpose: To teach and inspire real teamwork so that teams thrive in disruption and keep our economy strong.In today's episode Cujo talks about:watching Star Wars as a kid in St. Louis, MOidentifying with Luke SkywalkerTop Gun and the roar of fighter pilotsdisappointment of not getting accepted into the academy at firstfighter jet with 104-0 record in combatteaching in flight schoolcommanding a fighter squadrongetting colon cancer diagnosis and pivotingthe pain of colon cancer and having to retire earlydeciding to live someplace close to familyraised as a Cardinals fanbecoming an entrepreneurhow do you build a team that wins?building the VMAX Grouplife is always going to be hard but how do we deal with the challenges?the importance of the debrief“The best teams on the planet know how to learn well.”failing in a positive wayas a fighter pilot, it's impossible to do everything perfectlytwice the speed of soundpassing another fighter in the sky9 times the force of gravityyour blood being pulled out of your brain and eyesthe dangerous environment of trainingthe story of a practice dog fightthe fighter pilot objectivethe mechanism to make the next mission better than the lastreinforcing the goodExcellence In All We Dofree from pride and egohumble, approachable, and crediblenobody's ever going to be perfectthe one debrief of Top Gun and why it has changedteaching teamwork principles across America“The best leaders are the best instructors.”a team with a willingly vulnerable leadertimes of not being a good instructor and learning from ithis dad as a big mentorhis dad winning a bronze star in Vietnamloving being around JAG officers at the baseGary Langford as a mentorsquadrons with strong commanders and leadersdoing something epically wrong and learning through itall that needed to be said about a mistakemovie to watch: 12 O'Clock Highfailing consistently and early and bouncing backpainting some degree of calmdoing something that would highlight youtrying for the Wings of the Blue Parachute Teamgetting a cold before the first high altitude jumpgetting sick on the wrong dayconditioning himself to know nothing goes according to plan“How are you going to bounce back and be resilient?”graduating #1 in pilot training and making it to F-15 school and working through failurestory of failure: tape review after his first practice battledoing the exactly wrong thing while thinking he was doing the right thingthe X-rideover G-ing the aircraftpassing the Elimination Rideworking from the bottom of the bottomon the cusp of eliminationtaking full accountabilitywilling yourself“You don't know how you're going to respond to something until you're in that situation.”“Once the mission is done, it's done.”centering on team purpose at homehow cancer drew his wife and him even closerthe epic failure turning into a tipping point in his journeya prayer in the early phase of the diagnosisCujo's ongoing ambitionhelping America dream againshowing people the wayyou can't be defensive in the debrieftelling himself “You were right! And it's working!”lucky to have a great familynew team members to VMAXBook - Debrief to Winwww.RobertTeschner.com www.Vmaxgroupllc.com

In this episode, Robert, a multiple award-winning fighter aviator, leader, and award-winning author of national bestselling books, shares amazing lessons he learned from the military. Learn how accountability, or lack thereof, is the key that shows whether a team is united or not. If you do not have a high-level performance team, it will be challenging for you to get traction. You are only as strong as your team. This conversation with Robert ‘Cujo' Teschner will give you advice on how to build your own successful team or grow your existing one.   Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [02:50] How Robert got into the coaching and training space. [07:41] What inspired him to shift into what he does currently; teaching about accountability. [11:20] Creating a wonderful brand; Top Gun Teamwork and how the name ‘Cujo' came about. [14:07] How Robert helps his clients build the best and most accountable teams. [15:27] Taking the positive pieces he learned from the military to build a successful business and personal life.  [21:21] ‘America's best teams know how to make tomorrow better. [28:03] What Robert offers in his coaching package. [32:00] How Robert balances his career and personal life to ensure both thrive.   About Robert Teschner -  Mr. Robert “Cujo” Teschner is a retired F-15 / F-22 fighter pilot. He is also a former F-15 Weapons School Instructor (the US Air Force “Top Gun” school), F-22 Fighter Squadron Commander, senior Joint Staff officer, and combat veteran. He holds advanced degrees in Operational Art and Science and National Security Strategy and has extensive experience in operational and tactical planning and organizational leadership. From 2004 through mid-2006, he served as the US Air Force's expert in post-mission debriefing, the methodology used by high-performing military teams to self-correct and improve continuously. He retired immediately after pinning-on full Colonel due to complications from colon cancer-related care and started a leadership and teamwork training company based in St. Louis, MO called VMax Group.   Mr. Teschner is a multiple award-winning fighter aviator and leader, an award-winning writer and author of the national bestselling books, “Debrief to Win” and "Aiming Higher: A Journey Through Military Aviation Leadership."   How to connect with Robert Teschner: Website: https://robertteschner.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertteschner/   About the Host: Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Expert Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, three-time published Author, and a #1 Bestselling Author, and Professional Speaker for small businesses and entrepreneurs.   With more than forty-one years of business experience and coaching and consulting hundreds of coaches, entrepreneur's and owners in more than forty different industries to more success, Ann knows what it takes to succeed in all areas of business. After spending thirteen years in corporate business management, Ann started her journey as an entrepreneur building businesses for herself for twenty-nine years. Her first business started out of financial hardship and Ann was able to propel that business into the international market (before the internet.) After selling that business, she went on to start and build five more businesses to succeed. She has sold those businesses and today has a passion for helping small business owners and entrepreneurs build their success. She has been featured on the affiliates of ABC, NBC, CW, and FOX, among many other media outlets. Her articles have been published on Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine, and she has been a featured guest on multiple podcast shows such as; “Business Innovators Radio” podcast which can be heard at: BusinessInnovatorsRadio.com/Ann-Carden. She was also chosen as one of the top coaches in the world by Six-Figure Coach Magazine. Through the years Ann has educated thousands of professionals through speaking, workshops, seminars, and online platforms as a Speaker.   How to Connect with Ann Carden: Website: https://anncardencoaching.com Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/business-consultant-coach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/anncarden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ann-Carden-A-Carden-Inc-110882230558068/ Grab Ann's free Masterclass at www.expertinyou.us

Jesse shares a few book titles he has been working through lately, and how the lessons from Jocko's Exteme Ownership have been working their way through the Mecham household and YNAB. It's not all business books this time! Topics range from leadership to the history of money to science fiction.   Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs-ebook/dp/B0739PYQSS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jocko+willink+extreme+ownership&qid=1660506517&s=books&sprefix=jocko+willink+ex%2Cstripbooks%2C69&sr=1-1   Debrief to Win by Robert “Cujo” Teschner https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732929815/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0   Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies by Nik Bhatia https://www.amazon.com/Layered-Money-Dollars-Bitcoin-Currencies-ebook/dp/B08T7T47HC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZYVYV927YTEG&keywords=layered+money&qid=1660506593&s=books&sprefix=layered+money%2Cstripbooks%2C60&sr=1-1   Dune by Frank Herbert https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Frank-Herbert-ebook/dp/B00B7NPRY8/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=dune+frank+herbert&qid=1660506937&s=books&sprefix=dune+frank%2Cstripbooks%2C74&sr=1-2   Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Management-Mortals-ebook/dp/B08FGV64B1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DVV12Z77CLKP&keywords=four+thousand+weeks&qid=1660507272&s=books&sprefix=four+thousand%2Cstripbooks%2C90&sr=1-1     Got a question for Jesse? Send him an email: askjesse@ynab.com   Sign up for a free 34-day trial of YNAB at www.youneedabudget.com

Robert “Cujo” Teschner is a retired F-15 / F-22 fighter pilot. He is also a former F-15 Weapons School Instructor (the US Air Force “Top Gun” school), F-22 Fighter Squadron Commander, senior Joint Staff officer and combat veteran.He has overcome many obstacles and has used that knowledge to lead and impact others.My cancer story and how my fighter pilot background factored into the way-ahead. What I learned about teamwork through my cancer journey.Robert Teschner | Founder & CEO VMax Group, LLCwww.vmaxgroupllc.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/straight-talk-no-sugar-added-podcast/donations

Robert "Cujo" Teschner is a former member of the F-15C Eagle West Coast Demonstration team. He was the #1 F-15C graduate in his class at the USAF Weapons Instructor Course in the Air Force version of TOP GUN. Cujo was asked to return as an F-15C Weapons School Instructor and subsequently became the US Air Force subject matter expert on team accountability, something high-performance teams refer to as a Debrief. Cujo eventually commanded one of America's very few operational F-22A Raptor squadrons, leading his team to success flying missions both home and abroad. Cujo is the Founder and CEO of VMax Group. VMax Group has grown quickly and helped companies in a range of industries embrace the potential of teamwork done right. Some of his recent clients include Northwestern Mutual, TEC Canada, HomeVestors and RubinBrown. Cujo is the national bestselling author of Debrief to Win: How America's Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership and How You Can, Too! Cujo now speaks regularly at conferences and summits on the lessons he learned flying high-performance fighters at the edge of the performance envelope, and through his company he and his growing team teach businesses how to embrace and develop accountability-centered teamwork practices. LINKS: Vmax Group website Robert "Cujo" Teschner on LinkedIn

Today's episode and the guest that I'm so excited for everyone to get to know is a gift, to say the least. Robert “Cujo” Teschner presented to my tech group in July, and he made a phenomenal presentation that really made a mark on all of us. I'm so happy to have him on the show because you are all in for a treat.  Mr. Robert “Cujo” Teschner is a retired F-15 / F-22 fighter pilot. He is also a former F-15 Weapons School Instructor (the US Air Force “Top Gun” school), F-22 Fighter Squadron Commander, senior Joint Staff officer and combat veteran. He holds advanced degrees in Operational Art and Science and National Security Strategy, and has extensive experience in operational and tactical planning, as well as organizational leadership.From 2004 through mid-2006 he served as the US Air Force's expert in post-mission debriefing, the methodology used by high-performing military teams to self-correct and improve continuously. He retired immediately after pinning-on full Colonel due to complications from colon cancer-related care and started a leadership and teamwork training company based in St. Louis, MO called VMax Group. VMax Group is constantly bringing high-performance capabilities to the business space to help organizations build and develop real teams. VMax Group's purpose is to “Teach and inspire real teamwork so that teams can thrive in disruption and keep America's economy strong."Mr. Teschner is a multiple award-winning fighter aviator and leader, an award-winning writer and author of the national bestselling book, “Debrief to Win”. He is simultaneously working on two new books on leadership, the first of which is titled “An American Fighter Pilot: Lessons Learned Beyond Mach-1” and is slated for release in the Spring of 2022.Social Links:Website: https://www.vmaxgroupllc.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertteschner/Get a copy of Debrief to Win https://www.amazon.com/Debrief-Win-Americas-Accountable-Leadership/dp/1732929815/Show notes:[4:13] How'd it happen for Robert “Cujo” Teschner?[11:35] The story about Cujo's tribal ritual [13:11] His attitude when he learned about his tumor[17:45] How is Cujo's now in terms of health?[19:57] On how he introduces himself[26:29] On constantly pursuing excellence[31:05] Cujo's thoughts on meritocracy[39:41] The difference between F15 and F22 planes[45:00] Diving deeper in Cujo's book: Debrief To Win[50:55] On the topic of accountability[56:37] "As good as we are, we could be better." [1:03:18] Outro Check the accompanying blog post of this episode at: https://mikemalatesta.com/podcast/Robert-Cujo-Teschner-A-Fighter-Pilots-Mission-Toward-Absolute-Ownership-224/If you like this episode and want to be the first to know when new ones are released? Make sure you subscribe! Also, a review will be much appreciated, so make sure you give us a 5-star (or whatever one makes the most sense to you

Today's episode and the guest that I'm so excited for everyone to get to know is a gift, to say the least. Robert “Cujo” Teschner presented to my tech group in July, and he made a phenomenal presentation that really made a mark on all of us. I'm so happy to have him on the show because you are all in for a treat.  Mr. Robert “Cujo” Teschner is a retired F-15 / F-22 fighter pilot. He is also a former F-15 Weapons School Instructor (the US Air Force “Top Gun” school), F-22 Fighter Squadron Commander, senior Joint Staff officer and combat veteran. He holds advanced degrees in Operational Art and Science and National Security Strategy, and has extensive experience in operational and tactical planning, as well as organizational leadership.From 2004 through mid-2006 he served as the US Air Force's expert in post-mission debriefing, the methodology used by high-performing military teams to self-correct and improve continuously. He retired immediately after pinning-on full Colonel due to complications from colon cancer-related care and started a leadership and teamwork training company based in St. Louis, MO called VMax Group. VMax Group is constantly bringing high-performance capabilities to the business space to help organizations build and develop real teams. VMax Group's purpose is to “Teach and inspire real teamwork so that teams can thrive in disruption and keep America's economy strong."Mr. Teschner is a multiple award-winning fighter aviator and leader, an award-winning writer and author of the national bestselling book, “Debrief to Win”. He is simultaneously working on two new books on leadership, the first of which is titled “An American Fighter Pilot: Lessons Learned Beyond Mach-1” and is slated for release in the Spring of 2022.Social Links:Website: https://www.vmaxgroupllc.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertteschner/Get a copy of Debrief to Win https://www.amazon.com/Debrief-Win-Americas-Accountable-Leadership/dp/1732929815/Show notes:[4:13] How'd it happen for Robert “Cujo” Teschner?[11:35] The story about Cujo's tribal ritual [13:11] His attitude when he learned about his tumor[17:45] How is Cujo's now in terms of health?[19:57] On how he introduces himself[26:29] On constantly pursuing excellence[31:05] Cujo's thoughts on meritocracy[39:41] The difference between F15 and F22 planes[45:00] Diving deeper in Cujo's book: Debrief To Win[50:55] On the topic of accountability[56:37] "As good as we are, we could be better." [1:03:18] Outro Check the accompanying blog post of this episode at: https://mikemalatesta.com/podcast/Robert-Cujo-Teschner-A-Fighter-Pilots-Mission-Toward-Absolute-Ownership-224/If you like this episode and want to be the first to know when new ones are released? Make sure you subscribe! Also, a review will be much appreciated, so make sure you give us a 5-star (or whatever one makes the most sense to you

Not every child has a clear vision of what they want to be when they grow up - and actually make it a reality. Robert "Cujo" Teschner is one who did. At age 7, Influenced by his father's military career and by Luke Skywalker, he was certain he wanted to become a fighter pilot. That dream was hampered when he did not gain acceptance to the U.S. Air Force Academy. However, through purpose, passion, and persistence. he fulfilled his childhood ambition. Not only did he become a fighter pilot, he was an F-15 “Eagle” instructor at the prestigious U.S. Air Force Weapons school—the Air Force “Top Gun” program. He's also a former F-22 “Raptor” fighter squadron commander. Today, he shares his experience and wisdom regarding the power of the debrief (essential to fighter squadrons) with companies and organizations in the private sector. As an author, speaker, and consultant, 'Cujo' is committed to creating accountable leadership in individuals and companies alike.   Connect with Bill: bill@brandingpillars.com www.brandingpillars.com www.brandingforresults.com IG - @wcellis Facebook - @CoachBillEllis LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/wcellis Book: Women Who Won   Contact info For Rob Email: rob@vmaxgroupllc.com Website: www.vmaxgroupllc.com Book: Debrief to Win: How America's Top Guns Practice Accountable Leadership...and How You Can, Too! Social media LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertteschner   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Meet Robert Cujo Cujo's military background and how it affected civilian life Where the nickname ‘Cujo' came from Cujo's life long desire to fly  When Cujo was rejected from the academy  What it was like joining ROTC When Cujo was accepted into the Air Force Leaving the military and what comes next Evolving back into civilian life Becoming a powerful speaker from the debrief Inspiring hope in the future generations The core ideals in leadership  Cujo's answer to - What's The Point?

How can your family be a High Performance Team? Are you are rockstar where it matters most? How it changed for Cujo when he was a Top Gun instructor. Why wouldn't we strive to be excellent where it matters most? What's the most important thing we want for our kids? Buy the Debrief to Win Book on Amazon Vmax Group Leadership Training "Cujo" Debrief to Win Video

Robert “Cujo” Teschner is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Consultant of VMax Group Consulting, a business training and consulting firm specializing in helping organizations construct high-performing teams.  Robert is also a retired, multiple award-winning United States Air Force fighter pilot, as well as a motivational speaker and best-selling author. His numerous specialties include leadership, crisis management, critical thinking, and many more. In this episode… Do you feel like you can be vulnerable with your boss and coworkers? Are you part of a team that empowers and encourages its members, or is your team fractured and ineffective? Building an effective, cohesive team in an organization is incredibly difficult—especially if you don’t have access to the right training or tools. That’s why Robert Teschner founded VMax Group Consulting, a training and consulting firm that helps organizations create high-performing, close-knit teams. Today, Robert is here to share his sage advice on team building, resilience, and stress management, and you don’t want to miss a minute of it! In this episode of Succeed Under Stress, Dr. Jonathan Horowitz sits down with Robert “Cujo” Teschner, the Founder, CEO, and Chief Consultant of VMax Group Consulting, to discuss building effective, supportive teams. Listen in as Robert talks about his career as a fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force, the importance of fostering psychological safety within high-performing teams, and what it takes to become a fantastic team leader. Stay tuned!

Robert "Cujo" Teschner shares his experience of encountering God after a cancer diagnosis and recognizing God's mercy in an "unanswered prayer" during his recovery from surgery.

We have a special show today! At least twice a month we invite one of our elite podcast guests to chat with our mastermind community. We've had Navy SEALs, pro-athletes, and NY Times bestselling authors. In this episode, we have former Top Gun instructor Robert "Cujo" Teschner back for an exclusive Dad Edge Alliance live Q&A with our members! Nearly 50 men participated in this virtual meeting. Robert "Cujo' Teschner talks about the strategies outlined in his Amazon bestselling book, Debrief to Win. After listening to this show you will know how to create teams and plan in advance to win at home and in the workplace. You'll learn how to celebrate victories, praise your kids properly, and how to keep that no quit attitude no matter what adversity throws at you. You'll also learn how to get out of the lull of complacency and how to stop blaming and shaming yourself for your shortcomings. Get ready to apply Top Gun tactics to your life! For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday155. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

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There have been times I felt like I was ten feet tall and bulletproof. And for a period of time, it felt very much real. Some of those times, shortly after I had the thought of being ten feet tall and bulletproof, I was given a reminder that I wasn’t. Other times, it took a while for the lesson to catch up to me. Unfortunately for me, I had a high level of pain tolerance, an equally high level of being comfortable with ignorance and a fair amount of emotional hard headedness. Not learning very quickly from good information when I got it, I would ignore the obvious, which was to change direction. There have been times when my gut told me to go one way and my mind talked me out of it with a mental follow up a statement like, “What the hell, why not?” I’m here to tell, if you choose to act on the “What the hell, why not?” thought, after your gut, or your conscience, told you to do something else, you will find out “Why Not!” And you won’t like it. My wife, on the other hand, has lived a life for the most part, that when she got the right information, she didn’t question it. She simply followed the right path and frequently avoided landmines that would have gotten in her way. Me, I’ve been a little more thick headed at times. We’ve all don't it to varying degrees. Made the wrong call. Got kicked in the teeth and made adjustments later. Sometimes, it gets very expensive to not pay attention to what our parents told us, our body told us or our bank account told us. Today’s episode is a powerful lesson in paying attention and following through on information when it shows up. Not later. Not paying attention to the information received,  literally became a matter of life and death for Robert “Cujo” Teschner. Cujo was an Air Force fighter pilot and squadron commander with a wife and children. He was given a bit of a medical heads up but decided it wasn’t important at the time. Ten years later, it would leave him fighting for his life. It doesn’t matter how smart we are, or how skilled we are or how many millions of dollars we have. If we don’t act on what our gut, or our doctor or our boss is telling us is in our best interest to do so, It can lead to devastating outcomes. Or dodging the proverbial bullet by the skin of our teeth. Take a listen here to find out how you can dodge that bullet and write a happy ending for your own story. While Cujo had all these responsibilities and skills as an Air Force Pilot, he neglected to pay attention to some indicators that things weren’t performing at such a high level in his body. Actually, Cujo noticed things weren’t quite right but thought of himself as bulletproof so he chose to ignore them. And that nearly cost him his life. Plenty to learn in this episode so let’s get to it. A couple of things about this episode that I found fascinating. This idea that sometimes we think we are bulletproof, and it serves us and other times it can literally be our undoing. Flying missions to defend our country takes a skillset and mindset that is very unique. Yet that same mindset, applied to his body, eventually derailed his Cujo’s career and impacted his family and especially his oldest son in a dramatic way. The second thing that I found especially useful was the idea Cujo shared about how his mindset of, how can I still win? Rolled right into his personal life. He took his health problems and applied that mindset so he could heal and also build a new career taking all of his military experience and his challenge with his health and turn it into something that is helping others. Cujo, in my mind, is a hero for more than one reason. His commitment to finding a way to not just overcome but to succeed and thrive is something we can all model. That’s it until next week. See you then and remember to Live, Learn and Love.

Who knows how to rapidly assess, respond, and adapt under extreme pressure better than a Top Gun fighter pilot? Today we are super-psyched to have Top Gun instructor Robert “Cujo” Teschner on the show! He’s releasing his book called Debrief to Win: How High-Performing Leaders Practice Accountable Leadership. He is also a husband, a father of five children, and a cancer survivor. You don’t get to Cujo’s level without doing the work and prepping yourself to win at all costs. He reveals that even though his military career was taking off, he was failing in other dimensions of his life. One day he realized that if he applied his elite training to his health and family, he would dominate across the board.  Listen to his Debrief to Win system to set yourself up for a successful mission no matter what the dogfight of life throws at you. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/203. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance.

In this episode, Robert "Cujo" Teschner gives more insights into the debrief focused approach, including more information on the studies supporting it and examples of recent success stories applying the Debrief Focused Approach in business today. To learn more about the Debrief Focused Approach, visit https://www.vmaxgroupllc.com/ and https://www.robertteschner.com/.

Robert "Cujo" Teschner served as the U.S. Air Force's debrief expert during his time as an F-15C instructor pilot at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis AFB, NV.  He personally designed and taught the first-ever core debrief fundamentals course to all Weapons School students across all disciplines.  He authored the paper "The Vocabulary of the Debrief," which was published in the Weapons School Review, and served as the subject author and senior adviser on a paper presenting the fundamentals of debrief methodology.  Cujo has spent countless hours teaching debrief fundamentals to both military and business professionals. After retiring from the Air Force, Cujo founded VMax Group.

Robert “Cujo” Teschner is a retired F-15 / F-22 fighter pilot. He is also a former F-15 Weapons School Instructor (the US Air Force “Top Gun” school), F-22 Fighter Squadron Commander, senior Joint Staff officer and combat veteran.He has overcome many obstacles and has used that knowledge to lead and impact others.My cancer story and how my fighter pilot background factored into the way-ahead. What I learned about teamwork through my cancer journey.Robert Teschner | Founder & CEO VMax Group, LLCwww.vmaxgroupllc.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/straight-talk-no-sugar-added-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy