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🎙️ NEW HEROFRONT PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️ What does it take to lead with courage, adapt under pressure, and inspire the next generation of airmen? In this powerful episode, I sit down with General Mike “Johnny Bravo” Drowley to explore his journey from a combat pilot to a dynamic leader and mentor. We cover: ✅ His gripping combat experiences and leadership philosophy under fire. ✅ The story behind his call sign “Johnny Bravo.” ✅ Insights from his TED Talk and collaboration with Simon Sinek. ✅ Mental resilience and the importance of teamwork in high-stress environments. ✅ Navigating the evolving challenges of military leadership while staying rooted in core values. Full episode found on the Spotify link here: https://shorturl.at/TiK5A #veteran #marines #army #airforce #navy #coastguard #spaceforce #militarylife #mentalhealth #resiliency #military #inspirational #airmen #airman #purpose #humility #influencer #miltok #herofront #podcast #veteranowned #combatveteran #simonsinek #pilot #a10 #leadership

In this episode, Bill discusses: His journey from college to a decorated military career. The lessons he learned while serving in Southeast Asia, the Pentagon, and beyond. How he wrote his memoir to preserve his legacy and inspire future generations. Tips for transitioning military personnel looking to share their stories. Key Takeaways: ✔ The importance of pivoting when faced with setbacks. ✔ Writing and publishing a memoir, including lessons learned. ✔ Leadership advice for young leaders and transitioning veterans. Thanks Bill Cimino for coming on the podcast. https://lnkd.in/gkNRBPJx

According to former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Admiral James Stavridis on 3 Takeaways podcast: In 1867, we almost bought Greenland…. this is not a crazy idea that came about in the last five years. The same time we were negotiating to buy Alaska, we were very close to buying Greenland. And by the way, the idea of buying territory from Denmark is not crazy. In 1913, we bought what are today the US Virgin Islands. We purchased them from Denmark. So, our knee-jerk reaction is, oh, that's a crazy idea. It's actually not. Historically, Denmark has traded with us in the past. And oh, by the way, Greenland is an incredible treasure trove of strategic resources located in some of the most important military hardware and real estate in the world. So having said all that, what is crazy is the idea of invading or using military force to take it over. The brilliant former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO shares his thoughts on the U.S. relationship with China; how to fundamentally remake the Middle East; how the U.S. should “own” Greenland, the impact of AI on the power of nations; and more on 3 Takeaways podcast. Listen here on 3 Takeaways podcast: https://lnkd.in/ew-gUfsF Read the 3 Takeaways LinkedIn newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e7axyfpQ Admiral Stavridis is currently Vice Chair, Global Affairs at The Carlyle Group and Chair of the Board of The Rockefeller Foundation. #Podcast #3Takeaways #Interview #GlobalSecurity #LeadershipFuture #NATO #WomenInLeadership

Angus Wallace took the time to talk to Helion author Martin Samuels about his book 'Piercing the Fog of War: The Theory and Practice of Command in the British and German Armies, 1918-1940' on his WW2 podcast. Thanks to both for this, it's much appreciated 😀 Please give it a listen and support Angus, who does a great job. Since the late 1970s, anglophone and German military literature has been fascinated by the Wehrmacht‘s command system, especially the practice of Auftragstaktik. There have been many descriptions of the doctrine, and examinations of its historical origins, as well as unflattering comparisons with the approaches of the British and American armies prior to their adoption of Mission Command in the late 1980s. Almost none of these, however, have sought to understand the different approaches to command in the context of a fundamental characteristic of warfare – friction. This would be like trying to understand flight, without any reference to aerodynamics. Inherently flawed, yet this is the norm in the military literature. This book seeks to address that gap. First, the nature of friction, and the potential command responses to it, are considered. This allows the development of a typology of eight command approaches; each approach then being tested to identify its relative effectiveness and requirements for success. Second, the British and German armies’ doctrines of command during the period are examined, in order to reveal similarities and differences in relation to their perspective on the nature of warfare and the most appropriate responses. The experience of Erwin Rommel, both as a young subaltern fighting the Italians in 1917, and then as a newly-appointed divisional commander against the French in 1940, is used to test the expression of the German doctrine in practice. Third, the interaction of these different command doctrines is explored in case studies of two key armoured battles, Amiens in August 1918 and Arras in May 1940, allowing the strengths and weaknesses of each to be highlighted and the typology to be tested. The result is intended to offer a new and deeper understanding of both the nature of command as a response to friction, and the factors that need to be in place in order to allow a given command approach to achieve success. The book therefore in two ways represents a sequel to the author’s earlier work, 'Command or Control? Command, Training and Tactics in the British and German Armies, 1888-1918', in that it both takes the conceptual model of command developed there to a deeper level, and also takes the story from the climax of 1918 up to the end of the first phase of the Second World War. More on Martin's book here: https://lnkd.in/eGV5F48n Podcast here: https://lnkd.in/ex-cJTZJ

Leaders in commercial real estate and the military both are required to make decisions based on imperfect information. So how does one manage the resultant risk? That's a major topic in General Stan McChrystal's recent conversation with AFIRE CEO and podcast host Gunnar Branson. During the conversation, the CEO and founder of the McChrystal Group translates his military experience as a retired four-star general in the #USArmy to educate leaders in commercial real estate on how to employ a proactive approach to managing risks. "If you think about the military analogous to real estate, you are trying to do a prediction of what that market is going to be—and how I can produce the perfect force to succeed in that market," Gen. McChrystal says. "And it's really difficult." For tips on how to get it right, check out the podcast's video version: https://lnkd.in/gSQc2mnv #risk #commercialrealestate #military US Army

*NEW PODCAST* In this episode, Philip Ritcheson, Ph.D., Specialist Executive and former Senior Executive at the Executive Office of the President, in the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD), and at NATO, joins Harry Kemsley OBE and Sean Corbett CB MBE. They explore why intelligence sharing is now more important than ever, the growing need for working with allies and partners and how using open sources facilitates more timely intelligence sharing. However, ensuring that open-source intelligence can be trusted and is assured is critical to maintaining strategic advantage. Link in comments to listen now #intelligence #OSINT

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🎙️“Boys in the Barracks” – A look at military culture like never before! 📖 In this latest episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, Cohen Veterans Network’s President and CEO, Dr. Anthony Hassan and Professor Carl Castro, Director of Military and Veterans Programs at the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California sit down with SMA Tilley to discuss their new book, “Boys in the Barracks.” Tune in as Dr. Hassan and Professor Castro provide an unfiltered look at Army life in garrison from the perspective of the Solder while exploring the unique culture of the Army, providing insight into its traditions, customs, and unspoken rules. In this clip, Dr. Hassan talks about the in depth conversations he’s had with Soldiers and the difficulties many face as they transition back into civilian life. 🎥 Don’t miss out on this impactful conversation by watching the full episode at the links in the comments below. Cohen Veterans Network, Dr. Anthony Hassan, Professor Carl Castro, Kate Sullivan, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, American Freedom Foundation, Jack Tilley,U.S. Army Soldier For Life , U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC), Association of the United States Army - AUSA, US Army, Kristin Walt, Caroline K.M. Smith,Ted Hacker #MentalHealthAwareness #BoysintheBarracks #Leadership #Podcast #Veterans #Military #Celebration #SoldierForLife #Season5 #YourNextMission

Brian Searcy, Col (Ret) USAF, president of The Paratus Group, previously joined Chris Meek, EdD (c), MPA, MBA on #NextStepsForward, to discuss the organization's objective to use his decades-tested and proven leadership and training experience to solve a need for relevant, effective, trustworthy principles, training methodologies and programs to allow for the learning of situational awareness. Situational awareness, a timely topic in regards to the unprecedented threats we face today, encompasses a mindset and behaviors that allow critical decisions to be made in the complex dynamics of the home, schools, the workplace and our communities to make us all safer. Mr. Searcy explores this topic more in his book "Prepare for the Real World: The World Is Not a Safe Place." In his book, he redefines how safety is learned and prepares readers for survival in today's reality. This includes what learning situational awareness entails and why it's important, learning how to prepare ourselves to make critical decisions when it matters most, learning and understanding the threats we face today and learning how to be prepared to save a life. You can pick up a copy of Brian Searcy's book on Amazon today! https://lnkd.in/ghhdXqhQ If you missed their conversation, you can listen to it anytime on VoiceAmerica via the link below or wherever you listen to podcasts! https://lnkd.in/eckcUnKk

I had the great pleasure of interviewing General Frank McKenzie, USMC (Ret.) on the Proceedings Podcast today. We'll post the episode tomorrow, but if you're looking for insightful books on strategy, leadership, military C2, put this one at the top of your list. https://lnkd.in/eCJeAF7S #leadership #middle_east #strategy #national_security