Podcast Episodes

Bombs to Bees: The Unlikely Path of a Navy EOD Specialist

Season 2 Episode 9

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Leadership isn't a position—it's the ability to transform challenges into opportunities and inspire others through authentic action. Dan Martin embodies this truth, tracing his extraord…

Published on 9 hours ago

Your career in the Navy is what you make of it, but leadership is forever.

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Leadership at sea demands resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to grow through adversity. Senior Chief Petty Officer PJ Ernst's 26-year Navy journey showcases this evolution perf…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Jesus' Leadership Parables: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Leaders

Season 2 Episode 6

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What would happen if we stripped away the religious context from Jesus' parables and viewed them purely as leadership lessons? Gary and Chris take us on a fascinating journey through fo…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Strength Through Struggle: From Coast Guard Rescue to Navy Deep Sea Diver

Season 2 Episode 5

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What does it take to transform adversity into opportunity? Alex Wright's journey from Coast Guard rescue swimmer to Navy deep sea diver reveals the remarkable resilience needed to navig…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

The Courage to Continue: Leadership's Hardest Challenge

Season 2 Episode 4

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What truly separates effective leaders from those who merely survive in today's chaotic environment? In this captivating discussion on perseverance and resilience, Gary Wise hosts leade…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

From a Small Town in Puerto Rico to Navy Master Chief

Season 2 Episode 3

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When a teenage clarinet player from Puerto Rico stepped forward to audition for the U.S. Navy Band in 1996, no one could have predicted the remarkable 29-year journey that would follow.…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Stop Managing, Start Empowering: The Ownership Mindset

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The difference between good organizations and exceptional ones often comes down to a single factor: people taking true ownership of their roles. In this thought-provoking episode, Gary …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Six Years to Chief: The Fast-Track Sailor Who Never Slowed Down

Season 2 Episode 2

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What does it mean to navigate a military career when life throws unexpected challenges your way? Gary sits down with James Thompson, a retired Navy Lieutenant with an unconventional jou…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

From Jersey to Japan: One Sailor's Extraordinary Career

Season 2 Episode 1

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What does three decades of Navy service really look like? Through typhoons, volcanic evacuations, nuclear disasters, and war deployments, Master Chief Mike Piazza lived a career most ca…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Investigation That Almost Broke Me

Season 1 Episode 20

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Leadership's darkest moments rarely make it into motivational speeches or training manuals. For this former Command Master Chief of Naval Base Guam, what began as a stellar career culmi…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago