Best David B Armstrong Podcasts (2024)

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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

1M 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

3M ago1:43:40

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

4M 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

5M 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

6M 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

7M 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

9M 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

11M 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

11M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1+ y 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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How to Live your Life with No Regrets with Joshua B Lee 1:09:52

1+ y ago1:09:52

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Joshua, “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn” joins us to give the next generation advice on the value of work and money. Live your life with no regrets. Highlights: {02:35} What makes Joshua a Titan {08:23} The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn {16:50} Message to the next generation on the value of work and money {31:00} Living with no regrets {34:35} Encou…

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Farewell, with Travis Johnson 7:57

1+ y ago7:57

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Travis Johnson says goodbye to the Nonprofit Architect Podcast after more than 150 episodes. Travis expresses gratitude to those who have assisted him along the journey and provides a list of some of the outstanding guests we have heard from in the previous two years. Travis will share some exciting new information with you. Titan Evolution Podcast…

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

1+ y 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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How Clean Energy can save you Money and the Planet at the Same Time with Ron Kamen 40:07

2y ago40:07

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Down with dirty energy, up with clean energy, we have a lot of different solutions out there for the nonprofit that will help save them some money while being environmentally friendly. Ron Kamen joins us to show you how you can save your nonprofit money and save the planet at the same time. Remarkable Quotes: Ron: Save money as well as have a posit…

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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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Ron Kamen: Preview 3:09

2y ago3:09

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Down with dirty energy, up with clean energy, we have a lot of different solutions out there for the nonprofit that will help save them some money while being environmentally friendly. Ron Kamen joins us to show you how you can save your nonprofit money and save the planet at the same time.

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How to Maximize your Gala and Auction with Dean Crownover 1:06:57

2y ago1:06:57

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He has raised millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. Dean can manage even the most boisterous crowd while generating millions of dollars. He has twelve years of experience as an auctioneer and is skilled at charity auctions. Dean Crownover joins Travis to discuss how to get the most out of your gala and auction. Remarkable Quote…

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Dean Crownover: Preview 1:29

2y ago1:29

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He has raised millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. Dean can manage even the most boisterous crowd while generating millions of dollars. He has twelve years of experience as an auctioneer and is skilled at charity auctions. Dean Crownover joins Travis to discuss how to get the most out of your gala and auction. {You can hear th…

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How to Get Involved in the Arts with Michael Markiewicz 31:57

2y ago31:57

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Learn how to make sure you have the correct advisors in your immediate vicinity. Learn how you can figure out how to best utilize the legislation and the laws as they currently stand to reduce the amount you will need to pay to the government, whether it be the federal or state. Remarkable Quotes: Michael: Many young people have dreams of performin…

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Michael Markiewicz: Preview 2:30

2y ago2:30

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Learn how to make sure you have the correct advisors in your immediate vicinity. Learn how you can figure out how to best utilize the legislation and the laws as they currently stand to reduce the amount you will need to pay to the government, whether it be the federal or state. {You can hear the full episode on 30th}…

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How to fundraise in post pandemic world with Dee Dee Kiesow 37:17

2y ago37:17

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If your nonprofit has not made changes in the last two years, you’re going to be left behind. If you want your donors to be joyful, lifelong givers then you are going to want to listen to these tips from Dee Dee Kiesow. Remarkable Quotes: Dee Dee: If you don't change how you raise money, you're going to be left in the dust. Travis: What we tend not…

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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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Dee Dee Kiesow: Preview 3:56

2y ago3:56

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If your nonprofit has not made changes in the last two years, you’re going to be left behind. If you want to your donors to be joyful, lifelong givers then you are going to want to listen to these tips from Dee Dee Kiesow. {You can hear the full episode on August 23rd}

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How to ensure you are Financially Prepared Before Starting Your Nonprofit with Robert Nelson 1:03:38

2y ago1:03:38

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Are you willing to make changes that will alter your family tree and generate income for future generations? Are you prepared to begin living your life fully and making a difference in the world? Robert Nelson offers his advice to us so that you can have a sound financial future. Remarkable Quotes: Robert: I'm proud of how old I am. The Lord's been…

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Robert Nelson: Preview 2:00

2y ago2:00

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Are you willing to make changes that will alter your family tree and generate income for future generations? Are you prepared to begin living your life fully and making a difference in the world? Robert Nelson offers his advice to us so that you can have a sound financial future. {You can hear the full episode on August 16th}…

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How Curiosity Leads to Massive Donations with Corinne Lebrun 30:45

2y ago30:45

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You're in the wrong group of people if you're not congratulating each other on your victories or if you don't think yours will be. We are all on a time crunch. Get in touch with those who can help you. Your nonprofit can start concentrating on raising awareness of unspoken social agreements in order to stimulate creative thinking. Remarkable Quotes…

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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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Corinne Lebrun: Preview 2:58

2y ago2:58

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You're in the wrong group of people if you're not congratulating each other on your victories or if you don't think yours will be. We are all on a time crunch. Get in touch with those who can help you. Your nonprofit can start concentrating on raising awareness of unspoken social agreements in order to stimulate creative thinking. (You can catch th…

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How do you Prepare Your Team to Succeed with Otis McGregor 56:45

2y ago56:45

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From the top down, everyone in your organization requires a periodic, if not daily, a reminder of vision, opportunity, and hope. Do you need to complete something more than once? Can you automate, delegate, get rid of, or hire someone to do it? Make sure you're assuming your queen bee role so your organization will prosper and flourish due to your …

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Otis McGregor: Preview 3:47

2y ago3:47

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Everyone in your organization, from the top down, requires a periodic, if not daily, reminder of vision, opportunity, and hope. Do you need to complete something more than once? Can you automate it, delegate it, get rid of it, or hire someone to do it? Make sure you're assuming your queen bee role so that your organization will prosper and flourish…

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How to Shift Your Focus from Money to Purpose with Eric Levine 49:28

2y ago49:28

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Do you need to shift your focus from money to purpose? When you have a goal of improving people’s lives your focus will shift and your nonprofit will succeed. Remarkable Quotes: Eric: Success in any way is to have a disciplined morning Travis: Provide value to people first, when you're focused on money, you end up closed-handed Eric: You want to be…

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Eric Levine: Preview 3:43

2y ago3:43

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Do you need to shift your focus from money to purpose? When you have a goal of improving people’s lives your focus will shift and your nonprofit will succeed. (You can hear the whole episode on July 26th)

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Comments Build Relationships Faster and Better than Posting Content with Ira Bowman 59:59

2y ago59:59

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Is your non-profit in need of assistance with its digital media? How can you boost your SEO, drive more visitors to your website, and manage your social media? A good place to start is LinkedIn. Begin to form genuine relationships rather than just posting on social media. Remarkable Quotes: Ira: Your first, second, and third-level connections on Li…

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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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Ira Bowman: Preview 2:23

2y ago2:23

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Is your non-profit in need of assistance with its digital media? How can you boost your SEO, drive more visitors to your website, and manage your social media? A good place to start is LinkedIn. Begin to form genuine relationships rather than just posting on social media. (You can hear the whole episode on July 19th)…

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What are the Benefits to Cultivating Emotional Intelligence with Phil Johnson 38:38

2y ago38:38

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Emotional intelligence leads to a better level of awareness. These forms of resistance, which are rooted in your amygdala patterns and sociocultural boundaries, will result in inspiring leadership. Energy physics is the answer to drama, turmoil, and conflict. Stop squandering your energy and increase your awareness. The Master Businesses Leadership…

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Phil Johnson: Preview 4:52

2y ago4:52

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Emotional intelligence leads to a better level of awareness. These forms of resistance, which are rooted in your amygdala patterns and sociocultural boundaries, will result in inspiring leadership. Energy physics is the answer to drama, turmoil, and conflict. Stop squandering your energy and increase your awareness. The Master Businesses Leadership…

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How to Become a Superhero with Jeff Gibbard 54:05

2y ago54:05

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You can receive coaching to help you increase your revenue and reach your full potential. You can go from being polite and mild-mannered to discovering your superpower and transforming into superheroes and humans. Then, to transform the world, observe the ten rules of the superhero code. Remarkable Quotes: Jeff: Almost every single superhero and ev…

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Jeff Gibbard: Preview 2:25

2y ago2:25

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You can receive coaching to help you increase your revenue and reach your full potential. You can go from being polite and mild-mannered to discovering your superpower and transforming into superheroes and humans. Then, to transform the world, observe the ten rules of the superhero code. (You can hear the whole episode on July 5th)…

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How to Create Your Retreat with Catherine Kontos 59:01

2y ago59:01

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Do you want your nonprofit to be more unified, have a strong relationship, and understand each other? Retreats are a great way to bond with your team. A retreat is a means to advertise your organization in a way that makes money while also making a difference in the lives of those you deal with. Remarkable Quotes Catherine: Retreats are an incredib…

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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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