Best David B Armstrong Podcasts (2024)

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BGen Val Jackson, USMCR - Commanding General, 4th Marine Logistics Group 2:03:35

14d ago2:03:35

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In this episode, BGen Jackson discusses why leaders don’t always need a bias for action and how the Marine Corps has to go on, so not everyone is going to get what they want. We also dive into mentorship between genders and how leaders at all ranks can learn from her experiences - specifically where she was successful in receiving mentorship in a m…

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MGySgt Scott Stalker, USMC (Ret) – Former Command Senior Enlisted Leader with US Space Command 1:54:32

2M ago1:54:32

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker discusses the lessons learned over his career, including his time in the Defense Intelligence Agency, United States Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, and in his final assignment with United States Space Command. Hear the story of how…

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MajGen Jim Lukeman, USMC (Ret) – Former 2nd MARDIV CG and Current CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation 1:22:58

3M ago1:22:58

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret) MajGen Jim Lukeman and host David B. Armstrong discuss both MajGen Lukeman’s Marine and civilian careers, showing duty does not end after time in uniform is concluded. his life and career, including his time as a Platoon Commander time in 1st Bn 2nd Marines, a Company Commander in Li…

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SgtMaj Marcos Cordero, USMC - CSEL, TF North: "Do You Just Assist In Enlisted Matters Or Do You Assist In All Matters?" 1:43:40

5M ago1:43:40

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Col Paul Merida (Ret), USMC - Commanding Officer 22 MEU: "Handling the Crown Jewels" 2:11:03

6M ago2:11:03

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Paul Merida and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, concluding with his time commanding one of the ‘Crown Jewels’ of the Marine Corps, a Marine Expeditionary Unit. His insights provide useful lessons about how to manage disparate organizations ov…

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SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, 20th SgtMaj of the Marine Corps - "Quality of Life 2030" 1:38:08

7M ago1:38:08

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This episode is a unique look into the mind of one of our service’s senior leaders days before a major hearing. Moreso than a typical CSPAN briefing of soundbites, the lister will be able to hear, in detail, plans to improve quality of life and lethality of Marines. The 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC), Carlos Ruiz, discusses the init…

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Major General Matthew D. Smith, U.S. Army - "This Ain’t the Boy Scouts" 1:12:18

8M ago1:12:18

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This Ain’t the Boy Scouts – U.S. Army Major General Matthew D. Smith In this episode of Moments in Leadership, Army Major General Matthew D. Smith and host David B. Armstrong discuss the early parts of his life and career, concluding with his time holding battlespace in Afghanistan without a workup cycle to support that style of operation. His insi…

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SgtMaj Chris Rivera, USMC - "Your Rocker is Not a Hammock" 1:55:29

10M ago1:55:29

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Sergeant Major Rivera enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 2000 and is currently assigned to the 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion. Extended show notes are coming - I'm just getting this episode out there for listening. Email me if you have any questions before I post notes.By David B. Armstrong

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Colonel Stephen W. Davis, USMC (Ret) – You Can't Manage People Up a Hill, But it Can Help 2:13:06

11M ago2:13:06

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong spends time with retired Marine Colonel Stephen Davis, a veteran of the post-Vietnam War Marine Corps, the Reconnaissance Community, Joint Special Operations, and multiple combat tours up to the Regimental Command level, where they spend time discussing various topics related to hard…

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Vice Admiral (Retired) William R. Merz, USN – At 1000 Feet, Leadership Can Crush You 2:20:28

1y ago2:20:28

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SPECIAL THANKS TO MATT MIRANDA AND JEREMY KOFSKY FOR EDITING AND SHOW NOTES SUPPORT In this episode of Moments in Leadership, retired Vice Admiral William (Bill) Merz and host David B. Armstrong discuss how life can take strange turns to making capable leaders, oftentimes through hard times and rough seas. VADM Merz has seen the depths of the ocean…

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SgtMaj Black, 19th SMMC, Episode Two: Being a Good Marine is About the Non-Negotiables 1:35:28

1y ago1:35:28

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HUGE THANKS TO JEREMY KOFSKY AND MIKE CIFUENTES FOR THEIR HELP PRODUCING THIS EPISODE. War is everchanging, but its nature is everlasting. Sergeant Major Troy Black, in one of his last speaking engagements as the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (and right before his selection as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC), uses this mantr…

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LtGen David Bellon and the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz – A Command Team Briefing to Alpha Company TBS Spring 2023 1:00:26

1y ago1:00:26

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‘The Enemy Doesn’t Care About Your Status’ - Upholding the Standard from the Front to Push Subordinates Forward. This episode is a unique and extremely rare look into what mentorship in the Marine Corps looks like and how Marines address each other and the issues facing the Marine Corps; head on. Lt Gen Bellon and SgtMaj Ruiz are the Command Elemen…

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LtGen Greg Newbold USMC (Ret) – DILLICLAP & Competency are Never Out of Date 1:45:16

1+ y ago1:45:16

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This episode is a look towards the past and how the core of a good leader is timeless. Lt Gen Gregory Newbold, the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commander of Operation Restore Hope and later on the Director of Operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is a leader with an unwavering desire to be responsible to those he leads. This episode provides…

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Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy (DUSN) Mr. Victor Minella – Navy to Civilian Leadership through the “DUSN’s Dozen” 1:32:28

1+ y ago1:32:28

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong spends time with DUSN Victor Minella, otherwise referred to as “Dozen” where they spend time discussing various topics related to leadership from his enlisted time, his officer time, and finally in civilian leadership inside the Department of the Navy. DUSN Minella covers the importa…

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Episode 109: San Marcos Studio Tour by MotherShip Studios 20:24

1+ y ago20:24

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A quick interview with Jacqueline Overby & Courtney Peterson of MotherShip Studios, who are spearheading the inaugural San Marcos Studio Tour! We talk about the inspiration for the tour, the many mentors and examples that made it possible, the importance of group artist studio settings, what to expect, all the details, and more. Text courtesy of SM…

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LtGen David Furness, USMC – Rather than Yelling and Hazing, Try Focusing on Leadership Through Building Personal Connections, Rapport, and Culture 1:39:39

1+ y ago1:39:39

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In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong invites LtGen Dave Furness back to the show to discuss various topics related to leadership. LtGen Furness covers the importance of leadership in making organizations successful and the difference in the interaction between the lieutenants and the captains. LtGen Furness emphasizes t…

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Episode 108: B Shawn Cox 1:05:56

1+ y ago1:05:56

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“The more I know about me and the more I explore who I am and why I am, trying to be objective about that, I think that transfers into the work” B Shawn Cox is a Texas artist who is best known for his iconographic figurative western cowboy paintings on fabric, realized in vivid colors and patterned layers. He also uses similar images in his digital…

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Col Reggie McClam, USMC – Using "MOAS" to Engage with Others About Mentorship, Leadership, Diversity, and Inclusion. 2:19:10

1+ y ago2:19:10

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Col McClam is a career infantry officer and currently the Commanding Officer of The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. Col McClam discusses the acronym "MOAS," which stands for Mentorship, Opportunity, Advocacy, and Sponsorship. This episode is filled with great "Moments in Leadership" that should be heard by every leader, both officer and enliste…

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LtCol Michael Perrottet, USMC – How Leaders Can Implement the Acronym Hacker into Leading at All Levels 1:42:55

1+ y ago1:42:55

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This episode is filled with great "Moments in Leadership" with everything from becoming an aviator, transitioning to a new Type/Model/Series of aircraft, to a FAC tour with a ground unit to leading a squadron. This episode is extremely valuable to all the leaders in the aviation community because he shares what it takes to perform and what you can …

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1stSgt Shamus Flynn, USMC – From Motor T Mechanic to MARSOC – What Emerging Leaders Need to Know About Setting the Example, Admin, and Awards 2:22:12

1+ y ago2:22:12

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1stSgt Shamus Flynn is currently the Inspector Instructor First Sergeant for Weapons Company 1st Bn 23rd Marines in Austin, Texas. Flynn is a prolific user of Social Media and has a considerable following on Instagram, where he shares not only his knowledge but the knowledge of others. What strikes me about him is that he is an early adopter of soc…

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The Hotwash – A Leadership Panel of Six Discuss their Opinions of the Past Episodes 1:36:58

2y ago1:36:58

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While the panel had a lot of different interesting conversations, one of the things that stuck out to me was a conversation halfway through where we talked about setting the conditions for efficiency and discovering the friction points that lead to those inefficiencies. One of the recent reviews left about the podcast stated that they were amazed a…

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Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr: Top Gun, Gender Equality, & The Best Parts of Commanding a Warship 2:02:35

2y ago2:02:35

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Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr. is a retired US Navy admiral who serves as the chair of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. While on active duty, Winnefeld served as the ninth vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Listen in to hear valiant leadership stories from his military career, highlighting everything from Naval aviation to comm…

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MajGen Dale Alford: Advice and Insights From a 37-Year-Long Career in the Marine Corps-A Follow-up to Episode 14 53:29

2y ago53:29

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Just a few hours before he packed up his home and set off to Georgia to retire, Major General Dale Alford sat down with me to offer his final thoughts on his 37-year-long career in the Marine Corps. Listen in as we discuss some of his most noteworthy lessons learned as well as the key things emerging leaders need to know to be successful in their c…

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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black - How to Perform at Every Rank, Why Courage Can Be Seen More in Peacetime Than in Combat, and How Listening Is a Powerful Leadership Skill 1:48:45

2y ago1:48:45

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Listen in as we discuss SgtMaj Black's experiences as a young Marine, a new NCO, and in leadership roles as a First Sergeant and a Sergeant Major. Hear him tell the stories of young PFC Black as well as his first experience leading his fellow Lance Corporal peers as a brand new Corporal. Hear about and learn what he did well and what he'd do differ…

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Major Tom Schueman, USMC - "No One Wants to Drink Tea With Me" - Leading in Combat, the Philosophy of Command, and New Book 'Always Faithful' 2:28:22

2y ago2:28:22

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Listen in as we discuss his most powerful moments of combat as a young lieutenant platoon commander, ambushed just moments after stepping out of friendly lines on his very first combat patrol. Hear him debrief himself and learn what he did well and what he'd do differently. He sheds light on how leadership is simple but never easy. He explains how …

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LtGen David Furness, USMC - Navigating the Decline in Marine Discipline, Increasing Marine Corps Retention, the “Basic Daily Routine” and Post-Traumatic Winning 2:09:49

2y ago2:09:49

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This is a great episode with one of the most experienced combat leaders serving in the USMC today but also a leader with an incredibly diversified career spanning not only recruiting but also tours on Capitol Hill watching the sausage get made. Listen in as we discuss the most powerful moments of leadership, pride, fear, and influence in David's Ma…

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LtGen Karsten S. Heckl, USMC - Addressing Force Design 2030, Death in Aviator/Combat Training, and Risk Assessment 1:43:36

2y ago1:43:36

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Listen in as we discuss leadership through the lens of Force Design 2030 as it continues to take shape and what this means for the future of the Marine Corps. Personally, I believe changing the Marine Corps to meet our pacing threats is imperative, but others think differently. So, we’re addressing both sides of the debate. The U.S. Marine Corps’ u…

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MajGen Dale Alford, USMC - Leadership in Combat at Every Rank He Has Ever Held 1:51:27

2+ y ago1:51:27

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Book mentioned in this episode (not an affiliate link) With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E. B. Sledge(2012-03-12): Books - Amazon Today, I have Major General Dale Alford, USMC on the podcast. He is currently the commanding general of Training Command in Quantico Virginia, which is not to be confused with training and education command o…

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SgtMaj Don Reynolds, USMC - Officer and Staff NCO Relationships: The Good, the Bad, the Right, and the Wrong 1:57:53

2+ y ago1:57:53

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On Instagram @norseman_9By David B. Armstrong

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SEAC Ramón Colón-López, USAF PJ - The Story Behind the Senior Enlisted Service Member in the Entire DOD 1:49:38

2+ y ago1:49:38

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SEAC Colón-López’s only official social media is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seac.jcs or tag @SEAC.JCS The SEAC’s hashtag is #SEAC4 The Joint Staff resources he mentioned can be found here: https://www.jcs.mil/About/The-Joint-Staff/Senior-Enlisted-Advisor/ The Bottom Line Up Front with SEAC podcast can be found on all major podcast platfo…

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LtGen David G. Bellon, USMC - Commander MARFORRES, “I Almost Didn’t Accept My Commission.” 1:56:03

2+ y ago1:56:03

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Lieutenant General Bellon was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1989. Bellon began service as an Infantry Officer with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. He then served as a Judge Advocate with 1st Force Service Support Group. In 1997, he left active duty and joined the Selected Marine Corps Reserve serving six years with 4th Light Armored Re…

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Moments in Leadership - Andrew Milburn, Colonel, USMC (ret) 2:00:26

3y ago2:00:26

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Andy is a Marine infantry and special operations officer and has commanded in combat at every grade. As the commanding officer of the Marine Corps’ special operations regiment, he was selected to lead a multinational task force given the mission of defeating ISIS in Iraq. Andy retired in 2019 as the chief of staff of Special Operations Command Cent…

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Moments in Leadership - Ron Boxall, VADM, US Navy 1:53:28

3y ago1:53:28

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Vice Admiral Boxall was commissioned in 1984 and went on to become a surface warfare officer whose time in the navy included the commander of carrier strike Group 3 aboard the USS John C Stennis. He had command of the USS Lake Erie the USS Carney and was the executive officer of the USS Hue city. He served tours as a combat systems officer aboard t…

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Episode 107: Anne Mourier - Mother-Nature 1:22:13

3y ago1:22:13

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"We are fed with this idea that we have to be so much. And of course it’s not true because each of us has a specific talent or specific things we are good at. I finally feel at this place of my life that I’m enough. I’m tying to do my best with the little corner of what I know how to do. So my goal is to keep passing this message and hoping that it…

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Moments in Leadership - Mark Brilakis, LtGen, USMC(ret) 2:10:06

3y ago2:10:06

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Over his career LtGen Brilakis served in a wide range of assignments including artillery tours in 10th Marines, and several other leadership roles and command such as CG 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Deputy CG of III MEF and Commanding General 3rd Marine Division. In this interview, we discuss his time as a Lieutenant, his combat experience in …

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Episode 106: Adrian Armstrong - Stronger Together 1:02:23

3y ago1:02:23

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"I think it’s so important that we accept each other for our differences, and just come together like brothers and sisters. We’re stronger as a unit. We’re stronger together. Again, community is so important." Adrian Armstrong is a multitalented and multidisciplinary artist who creates powerful figurative portraits primarily by combining painting, …

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Episode 105: Sara Jane Parsons - Truly Beautiful 1:01:18

3y ago1:01:18

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“I feel like by becoming an artist it’s helped me to become who I am. And it’s helped me to accept my body. Not that I didn’t love my body, but going to figure drawing and drawing every type of persons body was such a powerful thing for me. To realize that every body really truly is beautiful.” Painter Sara Jane Parsons specialty is realistic portr…

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Moments in Leadership - Craig Nixon, BGEN, USA 1:51:35

3y ago1:51:35

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Retired US Army Brigadier General Craig Nixon discusses the leadership lessons he learned over a 29-year career through combat deployments during Operation Just Cause in December of 1989 where he participated in the airborne invasion of Panama as a Ranger, during the Battle of Mogadishu on October 3rd, 1993 (also popularly known as Black Hawk Down)…

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Episode 104: The Life and Legacy of Sam Coronado 1:25:21

3+ y ago1:25:21

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As an artist, educator, cultural activist, mentor, and all-around great human being, Sam Coronado, created opportunities for and changed the lives of many people before passing unexpectedly in 2013. One of his bigger accomplishments was The Serie Project, a non-profit serigraph printmaking residency that lasted for over 20 years and worked with hun…

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Episode 103: Amy Scofield - Exploring Impermanence 1:06:13

3+ y ago1:06:13

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As artist Amy Scofield states on her website she is investigating the relationship between things. And the things she is working with very often are discarded objects or what would typically be recycled. The interaction between nature and the human-made world and our effects on the planet also figure into her intentions and concerns as she captures…

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Episode 102: Gladys Poorte - Nuevo Mundo 1:14:43

3+ y ago1:14:43

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"Oh, I can still learn something from scratch, totally different from what I do in my world. I find that is so rejuvenating. It makes you feel good!" This week's podcast guest is Gladys Poorte. Her work for many people appears to be very otherworldly and fantastical, maybe even sci-fi inspired, but in fact, it is all based on real-life objects and …

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Episode 101: Tom Jean Webb - Being Here 1:10:30

3+ y ago1:10:30

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“As much as art is about creating an object, it’s also about learning about yourself. My art has always been this tool for which I decipher the world, and my place in it, or who I am and how I learn and what I see. It’s the medium through which I decipher everything.” Artist Tom Jean Webb grew up in England but knew from an early age he wanted to l…

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Episode 100: Chris Rogers - Unconditional 58:30

3+ y ago58:30

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“That’s my ultimate goal. When I’m done here I want to have temples built in a lot of people's hearts. Not, oh Chris was so awesome. But because I gave them something. Because I meant something to them. Because I gave them a piece of my heart” Wow! Can’t believe we’ve made it to 100 episodes. I could not imagine a better guest to celebrate this mil…

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Episode 99: Manik Raj Nakra - An Ancient Art 1:18:07

3+ y ago1:18:07

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"Out of the million brush strokes on this painting, I like his brushstroke. So it was worth the 20 hours I spent on it to learn this one stroke. Then I would take that stroke into the next piece. Then that piece didn’t feel right but there was a second brush stroke also that I liked. And then eventually I got to the point where I liked all the brus…

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Moments in Leadership - Bob 'Boomer' Milstead, LtGen, USMC Part Two 45:48

3+ y ago45:48

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In Part Two of a two-part interview, Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General Bob 'Boomer' Milstead discusses concepts such as in baseball, a .400 hitter is considered for Cooperstown, while a 60% loser will be fired everywhere else. He discusses his "HEP" Principle (Humor, Enthusiasm, Patience), what he learned about giving second chances after som…

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Episode 98: Brian Daly - Part 2 - Recovery 1:05:19

3+ y ago1:05:19

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"I used to think I had all the answers. I believed it. I don’t believe that at all anymore. I have all the questions. I’ve got all of them. And I don’t really need answers anymore. I’m in it for the questions. And that pretty much rules my day, every day. Just endless questions." This is part two of my interview with artist Brian Daly. If you haven…

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Moments in Leadership - Bob 'Boomer' Milstead, LtGen, USMC Part One 50:54

3+ y ago50:54

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In Part One of a two-part interview, Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General Bob 'Boomer' Milstead discusses the leadership lessons he learned over a full career as a Cobra Pilot, ANGLICO Marine, Squadron, and as an Air Group Commander. LtGen Milstead strings together lessons from several different experiences to give the listener insight into his …

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Episode 97: Brian Daly - Part 1 - Rendered 1:33:10

3+ y ago1:33:10

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Sometimes it can take a lot to ask for help. Artist Brian Daly realized nineteen months ago that even though he had already survived hitting bottom a few times before, this time might be his last. Through years of ups and downs, Brian acquired the skills to create almost anything as a fabricator while also from a young age continuing to further his…

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Episode 96: Nick Schnitzer - Creating Our Future 1:16:43

3+ y ago1:16:43

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"Let’s continue to make beautiful things. Let’s respect ourselves and think about the future. Let’s make some money. Let’s be generous with our money. Let’s protect ourselves and the planet. Let’s be more responsible. Let’s be more grateful." Nick Schnitzer is very passionate about art and helping artists thrive. That's in addition to his love of a…

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Episode 95: Joyce Howell - Expressing The Abstract 1:01:31

3+ y ago1:01:31

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As an adult, after working many jobs in the business world and raising her daughters' artist Joyce Howell decided to go back to school to study art and eventually achieved her master's degree. She started out painting in a very representational style but in graduate school found the encouragement and a strong desire to create abstract works that ex…

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