Teach Me to Fish "Helping Leaders better understand what drives People"

This episode explores leadership through the lens of military service, featuring insights from new and experienced service members about what inspires and disappoints them.

This episode explores the harsh realities and survival principles of Arctic military operations through a conversation with soldiers who participated in an Alaska JPMRC rotation, focusing on preparation, resilience, and leadership in extreme conditions.

A military officer reflects on his journey from arrogance to humility while training cadets at Jackson State University and comparing his experiences at Fort Lewis and Fort Knox.

This episode explores how to build a culture of excellence and trust in organizations through values-based leadership, featuring a conversation with Charles Burrow about the 'First Rock' philosophy.

This episode features an interview with RJ Garcia about his journey to becoming the next Commandant of West Point, focusing on the importance of people-centered leadership in the Army.

This episode features a conversation with Mike Albaugh about values-based leadership, mentorship, and military experiences to help leaders better understand what drives people.

A West Point cadet shares experiences from his first year, focusing on leadership lessons learned during summer training simulations.

A former army officer discusses how leadership, mentorship, and values-based approaches shaped his military experience and career transition, emphasizing the importance of supportive relationships in personal and professional development.

This episode features an interview with Command Sergeant Major Sean Curry discussing leadership, values-based inspiration, and his journey from private to senior military leader.

This episode explores how to develop intuition in understanding expectations from oneself, others, and the environment, featuring a conversation with Matt Leclair and Trivius Caldwell focused on leadership and personal growth.

This episode explores how social media helps military leaders understand unit morale and culture by fostering approachability and trust in soldiers' ability to discern right from wrong.

This episode discusses leadership lessons from a military training exercise in Alaska, focusing on building winning teams through culture, learning, and attitude.

Tyler Patterson shares how a military rotation inspired his vision for Arbutine, focusing on investing in people, strategic winning, and transforming to be the best in areas like H2F and small UAS.

This episode discusses how leaders can build effective organizations by emphasizing clarity, values, and consistent processes to drive progress and improve talent management.

This episode explores how great leaders, like Michelangelo with marble, see and nurture potential in people and organizations through vision and values-based leadership.

This episode features an interview with Jamie Jarrard exploring how effective, values-based leadership can solve problems at all levels and bring out the best in people, with applications in military, organizational, and personal contexts.

This episode features a quick conversation with Conrad Kircher about what drives people, focusing on leadership, motivation, and habits for recruiting and retaining talent.

This episode explores how military leaders build trust and morale through dedicated staff work and servant leadership, emphasizing the impact on soldier experiences.

This episode features an interview with career Army officer Rafael Vasquez, who shares how his military journey from enlisted soldier to officer and instructor exemplifies achieving the American Dream through hard work and values-based leadership.

This episode explores how genuine friendships and relationships can guide you toward fulfilling career and life paths, featuring insights from Dave Webb's experiences at West Point and reflections on service and humility.

This episode explores how great leaders understand their purpose and help others find theirs, focusing on the three pillars of leader development (education, training, and experience) within a military context.

This episode features Joe Boeke, a former Army officer, discussing his transition out of the military and how leadership principles like caring, trust, and influence can inspire people to reach their maximum potential.

This episode features an interview with Brigid Hickman, discussing her journey from being inspired by 9/11 to join the intelligence community, and sharing leadership lessons from her military experiences to help others lead with faith, empathy, and character.

A former Battalion Commander reflects on his two-year command experience, emphasizing the importance of family support for soldiers, mentoring his team, and translating tactical operations to the joint community.

This episode explores the importance of faith-based, selfless leadership in the military, drawing on personal experiences of failure and success to discuss how effective leadership impacts talent retention.

This episode discusses using morning stand-ups and daily habits to set goals for 2025, improve leadership, and build discipline through small victories.

This episode features a conversation with a future battalion commander about preparing for military command, covering leadership mindsets, key documents, and practical systems for effective command.

This episode offers morning inspiration for leaders, emphasizing that true leadership is recognized by others and involves developing oneself first, seeing potential in team members like Michelangelo saw David in marble, and prioritizing helping others over personal advancement.

A battalion commander shares insights from his first 30 days in command, focusing on prioritizing fun and doing the right thing over overwhelming task lists.

This episode features a conversation about preparing for military command roles, focusing on managing anxiety, clarifying organizational vision, and implementing leadership principles learned from senior commanders.

This episode features a conversation with military leaders Adisa King and Michael Olivas about building dependable organizations through values-based leadership, small daily improvements, and inspiring teams.

A soldier discusses how social media and positive leadership can connect with younger generations in the military, sharing personal family history and experiences like jungle school that highlight diverse motivations for service.

This episode provides guidance on closing out 2024 effectively by reviewing goals, establishing daily habits, and preparing for 2025 through intentional routines and self-discipline.

This episode features a conversation with Trivius Caldwell about preparing for battalion command, focusing on leadership philosophies, communicating to different audiences through hands, head, and heart, and enduring through challenges.

This episode discusses the positive impact of military leadership programs, highlighting the Ranger Team Leader Initiative and the promising qualities of the next generation of Army officers.

A conversation with Ryan Alexander about embracing life's journey through faith, family, fitness, and fun while learning to be present and grateful despite circumstances outside one's control.

This episode features First Sergeant Don Castelow discussing how leaders can operationalize putting soldiers first through values-based leadership and building a culture of excellence.

This episode features a morning stand-up conversation between Matt Leclair and Trivius Caldwell, focusing on gaining clarity, setting priorities, and establishing daily habits for a productive week.

This episode is a quick stand-up update focusing on leadership development, building habits, and reflecting on recent progress to help leaders improve in recruiting and retaining talent.

This episode features Gen Z military members sharing their motivations for serving and discusses the importance of values-based leadership in recruiting and retaining talent.

This episode explores how ROTC programs at military colleges build character-driven leaders and prepare cadets for successful Army careers through disciplined training and real-world experiences.

This episode explores how to make the best decisions in life and leadership by balancing family, work, and military career challenges while emphasizing foundational skills and strategic recruiting.

This episode features a conversation with Sergeant Major Smith about leadership principles, focusing on recruiting and retaining talent through motivated, values-based approaches.

This episode features a conversation with Kevin Williams about warfighting mentality, leadership, and the importance of preparation and values in military contexts.

This episode discusses how leaders can gain clarity and focus through daily habits and routines to reduce uncertainty and improve morale in their organizations.

This episode explores how leaders can build effective teams and cultures by learning from failure, setbacks, and challenges, with insights from military experience.

This episode explores the importance of reliability in leadership through a conversation with Mike Kloepper, focusing on how values-based leadership drives talent retention and organizational success in challenging times.

This episode features an interview with Rob Shaw, discussing his military career from enlisted soldier to commander, focusing on leadership, talent retention, and personal growth.

This episode features Brian Kinsella discussing how his experiences, from a modest upbringing to military service and Wall Street, shaped his ability to build trust as a leader.

This episode features interviews with young military leaders sharing their personal journeys into service, highlighting motivations like family influence, career aspirations, and values.

A discussion on the importance of being all-in, respectful, and positive as a teammate, drawing from experiences at West Point and on a volleyball team.

The host thanks listeners, support team, and guests for their contributions to the podcast about values-based leadership.

An interview with Army officers in the AI Scholars Program about using technology to improve leadership and retention.

The host discusses the concept of an ideal day, focusing on daily habits, routines, and purpose-driven leadership to improve 1% each day.

A leadership expert discusses how military leaders can improve recruiting and retention by understanding what drives people.

The host introduces the show's purpose of helping leaders understand what drives people, and previews an interview with Lieutenant Colonel Trivius Caldwell about leadership and personal growth.