Best Dr Jose Lugosantiago And Ret Chief Bob Vasquez Podcasts (2025)

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Purpose OR Policy? 30:27

6d ago30:27

30:27

Chief and Dr Lugo banter a bit regarding the question of whether purpose is more important than policy, or the opposite? Or is there a third alternative? Does it depend on intent? But isn't that purpose? Or is purpose different than intent? How is that communicated to the team? So many questions! Listen in for perspectives.…

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Loyalty to Whom or What? 32:26

13d ago32:26

32:26

Although Dr Lugo and Chief agree that loyalty is important within any organization, they banter about loyalty to whom or what. Chief has to remind Lugo that the Universe does not understand either/or. It understands AND. So can loyalty be shared among several entities? Maybe. Maybe not!By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Leadership, Leading, and Leaders 20:39

20d ago20:39

20:39

Here's a previously aired throw-back episode.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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The Decision Framework 29:42

27d ago29:42

29:42

Last week, Dr Lugo introduced the concept of the Execution Framework. Part of last week's discussion was about how to get things done. This week Dr Lugo and Chief discuss how to decide what to do, the Decision Framework. The discussion includes the 20/80 Rule, Eisenhower's Matrix, and the OODA Loop.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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The Way it Was Isn't.... 31:50

1M ago31:50

31:50

Celebrating 53 years since joining the United States Air Force, Chief shares his thoughts on how things were and how they're not anymore. Dr Lugo joins int to discuss the Deception Box and the Education Framework. Some history and some futures in this episode....By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Disruptions Happen! 27:56

1M ago27:56

27:56

No matter how focused we are. No matter all the planning we've done, disruptions happen! Usually when we don't want them to happen or aren't prepared for them. What do we do then? With his newly-found knowledge of CTQ (Critical To Quality) Requirements, which Dr Lugo describes as "the voice of the customer," Chief Vásquez asks Dr Lugo even more que…

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Predicting the Future 30:50

2M ago30:50

30:50

Chief and Dr Lugo create some energy in this episode. Chief suggests a discussion on the saying, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” That gets things rolling. Is the future predictable? Do Chief and Lugo agree? Will Dr Lugo actually agree with Chief? They discuss many perspectives and topics including CTQ (Critical to Quality) req…

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What's Trending? 23:04

2M ago23:04

23:04

Dr Lugo and Chief continue their bantering about an array of topics that are trending on social media as the new year begins. A hot topic for the team is where people work best. Where's the best place for employees to do their work? Chief supports a hybrid concept. Dr Lugo might not. Both agree that leaders must look to the future constantly and co…

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New Year Trends 23:04

2M ago23:04

23:04

Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez wish their listeners a Happy New Year as they begin a new season of new topics. This episode includes the idea of "trends" or "what's trending." They discuss social, economic, and cultural trends, and their effects on leading and creating futures. Can't leave out AI! What effect does it have on organizational futures? And …

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Gratitude, Valuing, and Appreciating! 20:01

4M ago20:01

20:01

Dr Lugo and Chief conclude the season with their discussion on gratitude, valuing, and appreciating. As the holiday season approaches, those concepts are important to consider and practice, particularly when maintaining our personal resilience. We thank all of our listeners for following us and hope that what you've heard in these episodes will hel…

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Veteran's Day Tribute 22:26

4M ago22:26

22:26

Dr Lugo and Chief share their thoughts on the importance and significance of Veteran's Day. It's not about grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. Having served in the military, they both have experiences and perspectives on that holiday, including the concepts of unity, community, culture, initiative, and purpose.…

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The Power of Solitude! 23:56

4M ago23:56

23:56

Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss a most important practice that many leaders neglect, the practice of solitude, and its power. Dr Lugo express how leaders, and people in general, often lose their ability to hear their own voice and tend to repeat what others are saying. Chief shares how reflecting on one's character affects one's leadership.…

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Thoughts on Thinking.... 18:01

4M ago18:01

18:01

In this episode, Dr Lugo and Chief think, then share, their thoughts on the idea of thinking. They discuss Future's Thinking including Jim Dator's Four Futures and other thoughts on thoughts. Thinking is good, but as Dr Lugo says, it has to evolve into action!By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Self Leadership 21:39

5M ago21:39

21:39

We often discuss how to be a leader, but seldom contemplate where does leading start. Dr Lugo and Chief share their thoughts on leading oneself, or Self Leadership. Dr Lugo suggests that there are two areas to consider to begin the process, What's Important and Time Management. Of course, Chief will banter with him, but they'll agree in the end.…

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

5M 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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LIVE! discussion with Mr Timmothy Dickens on the topic of Coaching - Part 1 28:59

5M 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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First Impressions Last 22:29

6M 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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Fundamentals of Leading 23:28

6M 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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MORE Creating or Discovering Value 21:55

6M 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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Creating or Discovering Value 21:09

7M 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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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with author, Stephen Sunstrom PART 2 25:05

7M 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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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with author, Stephen Sunstrom PART 1 35:48

7M 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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The Truth About Motivation! 20:26

7M 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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The TRUTH About Empowerment! 22:02

7M 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

8M 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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Why Can't We Talk? 22:26

8M 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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Building Resilient Teams Part 2 31:50

8M 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

8M 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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Data vs Heart 23:03

9M 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

9M 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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Leaders & Futures LIVE with Mr Jim Eselgroth! 28:40

9M 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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Digital Transformation and Decision Intelligence 22:18

10M ago22:18

22:18

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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Rules and Roles 25:16

10M ago25:16

25:16

Chief Vásquez asks the question, "Are there different rules for people playing different roles within an organization?" And should there be different rules for different roles? How are those deconflicted so that the organization continues to grow and excel?By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Conflict Resolution 21:54

10M ago21:54

21:54

Every organization has to deal with conflict of some sort. Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss how to resolve those conflicts. They talk about accelerated progress, the importance of storytelling and using the right words, the value of listening empathically, and being humble.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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The Power of Family 17:31

10M ago17:31

17:31

Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the power of family in the workforce. But what IS family? Who defines it? What does that definition include? Maybe relating, empathy, self-awareness, social awareness, hugs?! All topics of discussion. And listen for details on the next live podcast coming up on 30 May!By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Innovation 20:58

10M ago20:58

20:58

Is there a difference between creativity and innovation? What's the difference? Is one more important than the other? Do organizations support creativity or innovation, or both? So many questions. But Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez have the answers.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Reflecting on General Spacy's thoughts 21:29

11M ago21:29

21:29

Chief and Dr Lugo reflect on General Brad Spacy's "Infrastructure for Leadership" thoughts that he presented at our recent live event. They discuss Core Values, Hard Work, Gray Areas, and Doing It.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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The Best Never Rest 21:44

11M ago21:44

21:44

Referring to a 90's ad that stated that "The Best Never Rest," Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss the importance of taking a break from our work. Whether we call it refreshing, recovering, reenergizing, refocusing, or other terms, it's important to take some time to regain our purpose.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with Maj Gen Brad Spacy PART 2 31:52

12M ago31:52

31:52

Last week, Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez hosted the first Leaders and Futures LIVE! podcast, on which they interviewed Major General Brad Spacy, a very experienced leader and Lugo’s former boss, that they titled Building & Leading Winning Organizations. Today’s and next week’s podcasts are what you missed out on if you weren’t able to listen in live. T…

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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with Maj Gen Brad Spacy PART 1 33:11

12M ago33:11

33:11

Last week, Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez hosted the first Leaders and Futures LIVE! podcast, on which they interviewed Major General Brad Spacy, a very experienced leader and Lugo’s former boss, that they titled Building & Leading Winning Organizations. Today’s and next week’s podcasts are what you missed out on if you weren’t able to listen in live. T…

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Leadership Styles 22:55

1y ago22:55

22:55

Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the importance of having more than one leadership style in order to be effective. They discuss different styles such as Visionary, Charismatic, Inclusive, Insufficient, and Customized leadership.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Preemptive Resilience 21:50

1y ago21:50

21:50

Resilience is critical to maintaining personal and team effectiveness. Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the concept of preemptive resilience. Preparing for having to bounce back from adversity, its importance, and how to achieve it.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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President's Day and Leadership 21:38

1y ago21:38

21:38

Chief Vásquez shares his thoughts on his meeting with the late President Ronald Reagan and what he learned from him that made Chief a better, more effective, leader. Dr Lugo joins the discussion with his thoughts on leadership traits leaders, especially at the highest levels, must embody.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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The Power of Resilience 22:20

1y ago22:20

22:20

What is Resilience? Is it important? For individuals or a team? What if you don't practice it? What's the next level of Resilience? What does that mean? Dr Lugo and Chief answer these and other questions in this episode.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Recognition - Part 2 - How do we do it right? 23:04

1y ago23:04

23:04

We agree that Recognition is good and important for developing a strong team, but how does a leader do it so that it does develop the team? Chief and Dr Lugo share their thoughts on key conisderations.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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The Power of Recognition 21:05

1y ago21:05

21:05

Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the importance and value of recognizing our teammates. However, there's a right way to do it so that it inspires effectiveness. The key is to recognize people for specific performance.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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The Process of Visioning 22:16

1y ago22:16

22:16

You can dream as much as you like, but when/if you're trying to create a vision for your organization, it's going to take a process. Dr Lugo shares his ideas on how to do that. His process has a proven record of success.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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The Power of Vision 22:21

1y ago22:21

22:21

As Chief Vásquez says, If you can see it, you can be it...but ya gotta do the work. A vision doesn't just occur, it has to be created and communicated to the team. And it has to be supported by the team for it to come to fruition. Dr Lugo explains how that happens and the importance of it.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Achieving Common Goals 23:26

1y ago23:26

23:26

Dr Lugo and Chief discuss what it takes to achieve the common goals and resolutions that people and organizations make at the beginning of the new year.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Happy New Year! 21:56

1y ago21:56

21:56

Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez start off Season 3 of the podcast by sharing some thoughts on how to get the new year started in the right direction. The key is to merge the mind and the heart. They share some thoughts on the importance and effect of Emotional Intelligence in realizing the preferred future.…

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