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Back to SearchYour 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-…
6 months, 1 week 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 Ch…
6 months, 2 weeks 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 re…
6 months, 3 weeks 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 per…
6 months, 3 weeks 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 th…
7 months, 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 …
7 months, 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 ret…
7 months, 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, …
7 months, 2 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 …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Row Baby Row: Military Veterans Tackle Today's Workplace Culture
Season 1 Episode 19
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What happens when three military veterans with over 75 years of combined experience tackle one of today's most polarizing topics? In this …
7 months, 3 weeks ago