Best Chief Bob Vasquez Podcasts (2024)

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MSgt Andrew Livingston 32:27

6h ago32:27

32:27

Master Sergeant Andrew Livingston is a seasoned entrepreneur and veteran, with a graduate-level education and a distinguished 20-year career in the United States Air Force, where he earned multiple awards across four different AFSCs, including the prestigious title of First Sergeant of the Year. He is the founder of Bring the Awesome Inc., a compan…

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LIVE! discussion with Mr Timmothy Dickens on the topic of Coaching - Part 2 32:50

1d ago32:50

32:50

Here's part 2 of our discussion on Coaching with our guest, Mr Timmothy Dickens, who is a professional executive coach, among other things. We talked about the history, the context, the skills of coaching and how to do it correctly, in the first episode. Here we continue the discussion of the future of coaching, including the affects of AI on this …

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Managing People is Puzzling! 3:40

5d ago3:40

3:40

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Atomic Habits - Make it Obvious 23:02

6d ago23:02

23:02

Ms Dava and Chief continue their discussion on James Clear's book Atomic Habits by focusing on Mike it Obvious. What does that mean? How do we do it? What are the effects of doing it?By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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CMSgt (Ret) Sarah Sparks 33:07

7d ago33:07

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Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Sarah Sparks served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. She advised the Academy’s Superintendent and senior staff in the direction of a premier higher-education institution offering a world-class, highly structured four-year regimen of comprehensive…

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LIVE! discussion with Mr Timmothy Dickens on the topic of Coaching - Part 1 28:59

8d ago28:59

28:59

As we do periodically, we recently did a LIVE! episode of Leaders and Futures with our guest, Mr Timmothy Dickens, who is a professional executive coach, among other things. We talked about the history, the context, the skills of coaching and how to do it correctly. Yeah, we bantered a little. A lot of fun and learning by all!…

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How Do You See Yourself? 4:00

12d ago4:00

4:00

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Atomic Habits 23:11

16d ago23:11

23:11

Ms Dava and Chief share their perspectives on the tenets of James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits, including make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Put it on Your Calendar! 3:13

19d ago3:13

3:13

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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SMSgt Mealinda Koory 31:57

21d ago31:57

31:57

Senior Master Sergeant Mealinda M. Koory is the Superintendent of the Commander Support Staff, 302nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, United States Air Force Reserve, Peterson SFB, CO. Her team is responsible for coordinating administrative and operational duties and programs, ensuring unit and Wing members can focus on core tasks impacting overall mi…

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First Impressions Last 22:29

25d ago22:29

22:29

Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez banter a bit about the importance and effect that first impressions make, positive and negative, and how leaders are perceived by the first impressions they set. Dr Lugo suggests that they must be consistent, values-based, and aligned with organizational goals and purpose in order to have a positive impact.…

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The Power of Vision 2:56

26d ago2:56

2:56

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Nine Eleven 22:10

30d ago22:10

22:10

Chief shares some thoughts about 9/11, where he was, how he felt, the impact of events, etc. Ms Dava wasn't yet born.... The Nation's character changed then forever more.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Fundamentals of Leading 23:28

1M ago23:28

23:28

UCLA men's basketball coach, John Wooden, used to start every season by training his teams how to wear their socks properly. Talk about fundamentals! Well, his teams won...A LOT! So Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss some of the fundamentals of leading. Although not an exhaustive list, it's at least a start, whether you're a new leader or need to be…

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Listening is Key! 5:30

1M ago5:30

5:30

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Count Your Blessings! 24:20

1M ago24:20

24:20

Finishing up their discussion of Chief's book, The College Freshman's BEYOND Survival Guide!, Chief and Ms Dava share what they're grateful for and what we all should be grateful for on a daily basis. It may not be easy, but it's worth it!By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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MORE Creating or Discovering Value 21:55

1M ago21:55

21:55

Chief inspires Dr Lugo to agree with him on what's MOST valued. Well, almost. They may agree to disagree, but agreeably. What's most important in creating value? Is it the process? Is it the product? Is it the service? Is it a combination? Listen in to discover the ultimate answer....By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Make a Difference! 22:59

1M ago22:59

22:59

Have FUN! Learn SOMETHING! Now, Make a DIFFERENCE! That's what Ms Dava and Chief discuss in this episode. Making a difference can be difficult if you don't know who you're trying to help. Does what you think makes them better actually what makes them better? How do you know? Yeah, more questions.....…

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CMSgt (Ret) Todd Salzman 30:20

1M ago30:20

30:20

CMSgt (Ret) Todd Salzman is a 30-year Air Force veteran. He logged over 2700 hours of instructor and evaluator time in KC-135R and deployed globally in support of numerous operations and contingencies. Todd served as Command Chief at the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell AFB, Kansas, 13th Air Force, Hickam AFB, Hawaii, and finally at the United St…

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Creating or Discovering Value 21:09

2M ago21:09

21:09

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? That's ALMOST the discussion that Dr Lugo and Chief have in this episode. Describing their own perspectives on which happens first and the importance of each, Chief and Dr Lugo banter a bit until they come to a conclusion. Or do they? Chief primes Dr Lugo for next week's discussion which answers Chief's que…

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I Got That From You! 3:47

2M ago3:47

3:47

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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CMSgt Jeff Trottier 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

Chief Master Sgt (Ret) Jeffrey J. Trottier served as the Command Chief of the 109th Airlift Wing, Stratton Air National Guard Base Scotia, New York. Stratton is home to the ski-equipped LC-130H cargo plane whose primary mission is to support National Science Foundation directed operations in the Arctic and Antarctica polar regions. As the 11th Seni…

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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with author, Stephen Sunstrom PART 2 25:05

2M ago25:05

25:05

Periodically, we do a LIVE version of our show, which we did on 8 August. We invited author and CEO, Stephen Sontsrom, to join us to discuss the tenets of his book, Leadership in Two Steps. Focusing on his book but opening up to other topics, here's PART 2 of that discussion.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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It Starts With ME! 9:47

2M ago9:47

9:47

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Learn Something! 23:15

2M ago23:15

23:15

Having discussed the first lesson in Chief's book, The College Freshman's Beyond Survival Guide, which is Have Fun!, Ms Dava and Chief discuss the next lesson, which is, Learn Something! What SHOULD you learn your first year of college and beyond? And how does that happen? Listen in and you may learn the answers.…

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MSgt Faith Donavon 33:50

2M ago33:50

33:50

Originally from Bellevue, Nebraska, MSgt Faith Donavon has served in the USAF for over 18 years in Services career field. She has worked as a DFAC Manager, Fitness Center NCOIC, Mortuary Affairs Dress and Restoration Section Lead, as well as a General's Enlisted Aide and Unit Deployment Manager. Her functional expertise is why she now works as the …

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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with author, Stephen Sunstrom PART 1 35:48

2M ago35:48

35:48

Periodically, we do a LIVE version of our show, which we did on 8 August. We invited author and CEO, Stephen Sontsrom, to join us to discuss the tenets of his book, Leadership in Two Steps. Focusing on his book but opening up to other topics, here's the first part of that discussion.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Have FUN! 22:28

2M ago22:28

22:28

Ms Dava and Chief discuss the first tenet of his book, The College Freshman BEYOND Survival Guide, Have FUN! But what is that, anyway? What does FUN mean? How do you ensure that having fun is an effective way to create Leaders of Character? Listen closely....By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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The Truth About Motivation! 20:26

2M ago20:26

20:26

Chief and Dr Lugo cuss and discuss the idea and the TRUTH about motivation. Dr Lugo even makes up a word! He’s a PhD. He can do that, evidently! Is motivation extrinsic or Intrinsic? Can leaders really motivate others, even themselves? Or do they merely inspire others to motivate themselves? So many questions…. Listen for answers….…

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College Bound! 23:04

2M ago23:04

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It's the time of year when many youngsters are preparing for the next chapter in their lives, college! Ms Dava and Chief begin a series of discussions based on his and his daughter's book, The College Freshman BEYOND Survival Guide, that will help empower a future Leader of Character as they embark on a new adventure.…

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The TRUTH About Empowerment! 22:02

2M ago22:02

22:02

Dr Lugo and Chief have an AMAZING discussion on empowerment; what it means, how you do it, IF you do it, and other topics. They practice the lesson they learned from Dr Stephen Covey to agree to disagree agreeably. You may find that your idea of empowerment isn't the same as either Dr Lugo's or Chief's.…

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The Value of Modeling 21:59

3M ago21:59

21:59

Who’s responsible for creating the culture of an organization? Could it be the leader? How does he/she do so? Could it be by modeling behavior that the leader wants to develop and perpetuate? What, exactly, or almost exactly are those behaviors that an effective leader models? So many questions. So many perspectives. At least two….…

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Where Does Leading Start? 6:14

3M ago6:14

6:14

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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What you may not know about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.... 23:59

3M ago23:59

23:59

Last episode, Chief left y'all and Ms Dava with a thought that he said he'd share and discuss this episode. And so here it is! Chief and Ms Dava discuss Abraham Malow's Hierarchy of Needs, particularly, the highest need. They even get into the discussion of what love means. A lot of meat in this episode.…

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Why Can't We Talk? 22:26

3M ago22:26

22:26

Why can't we talk? Why can't we discuss important topics such as politics and religion? Why is it taboo to do so in the workplace? Is it because we don't know how to do so in a mutually respectful way? That's what Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss in this episode. Their conclusion is that we can agree to disagree agreeably, something they both lear…

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Response Ability 4:49

3M ago4:49

4:49

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Stump the Chief! 23:24

3M ago23:24

23:24

Dava's been reading again! And has some questions that may, or may not, stump the Chief. The book she's been reading is Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People. Believe it or not, Chief has never read the book. No excuse! He has an opinion on what Ms Dava asks relating to the book and its tenets.…

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SMSgt Breyson Robinson 30:05

3M ago30:05

30:05

By Chief Bob Vásquez!

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Building Resilient Teams Part 2 31:50

3M ago31:50

31:50

This episode is part 2 of the Leaders & Futures LIVE podcast that aired on June 26, 2024. Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez host Hope Skibitscky, Gwen Price, and Mark Holum as they discuss the process for developing resilience among team members as well as the Resilience Building Leader Program (RBLP) which is now a part of the Institute for Leadership and…

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Building Resilient Teams Part 1 32:19

3M ago32:19

32:19

Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez hosted Hope Skibitsky, Gwen Price, and Mark Holum, experts in the Resilience Building Leader Program which is now a part of the Institute for Leadership and Foresight, to discuss how to build resilient teams. They touch on such topics as what is resiliency, how it's developed and maintained, and how to help team members em…

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Discipline vs Punishment 26:41

4M ago26:41

26:41

Is there a difference between discipline and punishment? Are you a Leader of Character? Do you know the difference? Ms Dava and Chief share some thoughts, experiences, and events that describe the difference between the two terms. BTW, there IS a difference!By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Maintaining Our Commitments 25:11

4M ago25:11

25:11

What happens when you don't live up to something you said you would do? Is there a way to apologize or make amends so that both people are not offended or hurt? That's the topic that Ms Dava and Chief discuss. It's real-world stuff. And it builds character.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Data vs Heart 23:03

4M ago23:03

23:03

Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez have a great discussion on whether data is more important for a leader to lead effectively or whether heart is more important. The conclusion of their arguments may surprise you. They even agree on a few topics. Is there a difference? Is there a conflict?By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Leaders & Futures LIVE with Mr Jim Eselgroth PART 2! 36:13

4M ago36:13

36:13

This episode is part 2 of our discussion with Mr Jim Eselgroth during our LIVE podcast that we did on May 30th. BTW, our next live event is scheduled for 26 June. Be on the lookout for details. In this episode, we discuss how a leader makes sense out of the data so that he/she can improve the quality of life and work of the team. Is it through the …

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More Conflict Resolution 26:24

4M ago26:24

26:24

Ms Dava experiences some real conflicts in her new job. The theory of conflict resolution is all well and good, but when it actually happens in life, it can be difficult to resolve because it involves real people, real-time. Chief suggests Acknowledging that WE create or are part of the conflict, choosing a Win-Win Mentality, among other methods.…

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Leaders & Futures LIVE with Mr Jim Eselgroth! 28:40

4M ago28:40

28:40

We had another LIVE podcast last week that included Mr Jim Eselgroth, an expert in Digital Intelligence. It was enlightening and fun. This is the first half of the discussion. In these two episodes, we discussed a leader’s road to Decision Intelligence, leading Digital Transformation, and Digital Literacy. It WAS fun and certainly insightful. We kn…

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The One-Minute Apology Follow Up 25:53

4M ago25:53

25:53

Ms Dava reports back to Chief about how the week went after attempting to accomplish hers, and her husband's, Big Rocks. Chief suggests that we all have to prioritize ourselves FIRST.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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MSgt Pete Ruiz 28:16

5M ago28:16

28:16

MSgt Pete Ruiz, who is an Academy Military Trainer at the Air Force Academy and who has served as an Exec for several Command Chiefs, shares his thoughts on Acknowledging Presence, You Don't Know Everything, and Network lessons in the book.By Chief Bob Vásquez!

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Digital Transformation and Decision Intelligence 22:18

5M ago22:18

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Dr Lugo attempts to explain digital transformation and decision intelligence to Chief Vásquez as they discuss the upcoming LIVE podcast with Jim Eselgroth on 30 May at 1900 CST. Register for the podcast if you'd like to at https://lnkd.in/gsJPWkxw.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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The One-Minute Apology 26:46

5M ago26:46

26:46

Now that Ms Dava has time to read what she wants to read, having recently graduated from the University of Texas, she's selected The One-Minute Apology, written by Kenneth Blanchard & Margret Mc Bride. Chief gives Ms Dava his perspective.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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