The Leaders’ Huddle

Our Leaders’ Huddle podcast explores a variety of topics of interest to Army junior officers.

Understanding the classes of supply are important for every leader in the Army. Junior Officers will be asked to resource training events, missions, and daily …

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Rebroadcast EP002: What Company Commanders Expect From Their Lieutenants

NOTE: This episode originally aired June 16, 2016. Today we interview two recent Company Commanders, Captain Jerry Gorss and Captain Randy Shed about what they …

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EP048: PCS Tips and Tricks

It’s the summer PCS season and what better time to talk about some moving advice for our Army family listeners out there. Are you confused between the difference of a …

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EP047: Everything You Need to Know About FLEP – Part 2

Today on the Leaders Huddle is part 2 of 2 where Micah sits down with Captain Hannah He to discuss everything that a junior officer needs to know when he/she …

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EP046: Interview with COL Eric Lopez from Lopez on Leadership

Today on the Leaders Huddle, CPT Weart sits down with COL Eric Lopez from the popular new “Lopez on Leadership” YouTube channel. David sits down with COL Lopez and examines …

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EP045: Everything You Need to Know About FLEP – Part 1

Today on the Leaders Huddle is part 1 of 2 where Micah sits down with CPT Hannah He to discuss everything that a junior officer needs to know when he/she …

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EP044: Readiness Series #2 — Medical Readiness

Welcome back to the Leaders Huddle Podcast. This week we are continuing with our Readiness series with a focus on medical readiness. Joining us in the huddle is a currently …

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EP042: Developing a Five-year Plan

Welcome back to the Leaders Huddle Podcast. This week Dave and David collaborate on a short episode focused on the importance of developing a five-year career plan. Having a five-year …

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EP041: The Power of a Professional Reading Program

This episode is all about the power of participating in professional reading program. In this episode, David, Micah, Zach, and Josh discuss what they are currently reading and some of …

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Encore Presentation of EP015: Unleashing Leadership Potential through Developmental Coaching

** Encore Presentation of EP015: Unleashing Leadership Potential through Developmental Coaching. If you’re ready to expand leader development in yourself and your organization, this podcast …

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EP040: Everything You Need to Know About VTIP

Welcome back to the Leaders Huddle Podcast. This week we dive into the Voluntary Transfer Incentive Program (VTIP) by interviewing an officer who made the jump from Ordinance to FA57 …

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EP039: Everything You Need To Know About Project Warrior

This episode, we bring back MAJ Gary Klein to talk about his experience from his broadening experience in the Project Warrior program. Re-established in 2013, …

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EP038: Readiness Series #1 — Command Maintenance

Every Monday morning, line units across the Army form up to conduct maintenance. It is literally what keeps the Army rolling along. Without a properly …

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EP037: Army Publications for Beginners

This week on the Leaders Huddle are focused on the basics of Army publications. We discuss the types of Army publications, where to find them and what they are used …

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EP036: Encore Presentation — What Platoon Sergeants Expect of Platoon Leaders

** Encore Presentation of EP017 — “What Platoon Sergeants Expect of Platoon Leaders” In a unique opportunity to tap into the experience of our Senior …

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EP035: Intentional Leader Development at the Company Level

This week on the Leaders Huddle we are joined by CPT Doug Meyer from the leader development social media feed: Hay in the Barn Leader. Wrapping up his second command …

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EP034: Leaders Huddle Podcast: One Year Later

Today on the Leaders Huddle David and Micah sit down to discuss the development of the podcast from idea to product. David and Micah recount their favorite episodes, some of …

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EP033: Leading a Headquarters and Headquarters (HHC) Company — Challenges and...

Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to CPT Nate Wike, a Strategist, and currently working as a strategic planner at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Nate served as a Company …

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EP032: Encore Presentation — Mentoring Relationships as a Tool for Leader...

** Encore Presentation of EP009 — “Mentoring Relationships as a Tool for Leader Development” This week the Leaders Huddle interviews Lieutenant Colonel Raymond Kimball, Director …

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EP031: Leader Development — One 3×5 card at a time

Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to CPT Josh Bowen, an engineer officer and current student in the Eisenhower Leader Development Program. Joshua, the founder of the 3 X …

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EP030: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to CPT Tiara Walz, a medical services officer and graduate of the Army-Baylor program about the importance of having emotionally intelligent leaders that …

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EP029: Humor and Leadership: A Conversation with Angry Staff Officer

In a field otherwise centered around seriousness and a proud history of command and control, we take a look at the playful humor and leadership style of one of the …

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EP028: Leading Yourself First Through Solitude and Reflection

In today’s hyperconnected world, solitude for a leader can be a luxury unless you prioritize it. In this week’s episode, we explore the concept of …

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EP027: You’ve Commissioned, Now What?

In this episode we provide practical tips and actionable advice for newly commissioned Lieutenants. If you are en route to your initial training course or first unit as an officer …

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EP026: After Hours Episode – Spouses and your Service

This week on the Leaders Huddle Podcast we change the format to bring you another after hours episode featuring military spouses from the local area. The idea for this episode …

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EP025: Taking the Guidon — 15 Years Later (Part 2 of...

Welcome back to the Leaders Huddle Podcast. This week we dive back into Part 2 of our interview with COL(R) Nate Allen and COL(R) Tony Burgess, authors of “Taking the …

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EP024: Taking the Guidon — 15 Years Later (Part 1 of...

Today on the Leaders Huddle we speak with COL (R) Tony Burgess and COL (R) Nate Allen, Co-founders of CompanyCommand.com and PlatoonLeader.org and authors of “Taking the …

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EP023: Breaking Down the Barriers to Cross Gender Mentoring Relationships

Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to Nicole Alexander and Lyla Kohistany co-founders of PROMOTE, a leader development organization that aims to strengthen the …

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EPB04: Smart Financial Moves as a Junior Officer

Today we are bringing you a quick bonus episode on sound financial principles as a junior officer. We explore the topics of budgeting, insurance, investing, and provide an opinion on …

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EP022: A Deep Dive into the Total Army Concept (Part 2)

In this week’s episode we bring back MAJ Carla Raisler and 1LT Brock Young for Part 2 of A Deep Dive into the Total Army Concept. We will discuss the …

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EP021: A Deep Dive into the Total Army Concept

In this episode we feature our first interview with members of the Army National Guard/Reserve and explore the total Army Concept. In this first episode of a two part series, …

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EP020: Tips for Solving OPORD Dilemma

In this episode we explore the tactical level of leadership by discussing the art and science of writing Platoon level Operations Orders with 1LT Luke Hutchison, a current Platoon Leader …

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EP019: Transitioning to Field Grade Assignments

This week the Leaders Huddle welcomes back a repeat guest, COL Brian Reed, Brigade Tactical Officer, United States Corps of Cadets to lead a discussion on transitioning from Company Grade …

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EP018: Improving Unit Readiness Through Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs by...

We bring to you an in-depth episode on how company and battalion-level leaders can skillfully incorporate the expertise of the Brigade’s Physical Therapy team to …

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EP017: What Platoon Sergeants Expect of Platoon Leaders

In a unique opportunity to tap into the experience of our Senior Non-commissioned Officers, this episode of the Leaders Huddle Podcast includes Sergeant First Class …

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EPB03: Keys to Property Ownership Success as a Platoon Leader

Specifically, we are going to talk today about four major fundamentals to success that every platoon leader should consider when they are assuming responsibility for …

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EP016: Leader Development as a Competitive Advantage

The Army’s Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback (MSAF) is a powerful tool that is arguably underutilized. It is designed to enhance leader development for Army and …

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EP015: Unleashing Leadership Potential through Developmental Coaching

If you’re ready to expand leader development in yourself and your organization, this podcast episode is exactly what you need. In episode 9 we discussed the benefits of mentorship in …

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EP014: What a Brigade Commander Expects from their Subordinate Company Commanders

This week the Leaders Huddle takes a unique opportunity to sit down with COL Brian Reed, a former brigade commander and current brigade tactical officer at West Point. COL Reed shares …

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EP013: A Discussion on Conducting a Financial Liability Investigation for Property...

You’re a brand new Lieutenant in your first battalion and you get assigned as an Investigating Officer for a Financial Liability Investigation for Property Loss …

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EP012: Studying Modern Warfare as Leader Development

This week on the Leaders Huddle Podcast we are joined by Captain Jake Miraldi, the host of West Point’s Modern War Institute (MWI) podcast. As …

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EP011: The Keys to Effective Officer-NCO Relationships

Non-commissioned officers are the backbone of the Army. They serve as primary trainers, advisors, and enforcers. The relationship between the officer and their NCO counterpart …

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Bonus Episode – EP0B2: Leadership in a Digital Age – A...

This bonus episode features a group interview of an incredible list of accomplished military writers and bloggers. Our guests include: 1) Jessica Scott, an Active duty …

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EP010: Developing a First Class Physical Readiness Training Program

If you’ve spent more than a week in the Army, you know we “train as [we] will fight.” What is often overlooked in this training philosophy is physical fitness. Our …

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EP009: Mentoring Relationships as a Tool for Leader Development

This week the Leaders Huddle interviews Lieutenant Colonel Raymond Kimball, Director of West Point’s Center for the Advancement of Leader Development and Organizational Learning. LTC Kimball …

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Bonus Episode – EP0B1: Communication and the Art of Leadership, a...

In this week’s bonus episode we sit down with Captain Gary Klein and our very own Captain Micah Klein to discuss their recent article in the Army AUSA Magazine, E-Communication …

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EP008: An After Hours Discussion on Leader Professional Development Programs

This week the Leaders Huddle production team goes off script to bring you an after-hours discussion on Leader Professional Development (LPD) programs. Whether you’ve led …

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EP007: Six Pieces of Advice for Building an Effective Command Supply...

This week’s topic you can’t afford to miss! We talk to CPT Michael Eisenlohr and returning guest CPT Kyle Stilwell, who together have over 3 …

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EP006: Making the Most of Your Staff Assignments

Today we are discussing a topic that frankly doesn’t get discussed enough in our commissioning sources and basic branch courses. Rightfully so, most of the …

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EP005: Five Quick Tips for Completing Your OER Support Form

This week we tackle this important topic and interview two officers who provide a starting point to learning more about the OER support form. In this episode, we break down …

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EP004: A Success Story in Standing up a Company From Scratch

As the Army continues to restructure and transform, units at the operational and tactical levels go through drastic change efforts. Today in the Leaders Huddle …

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EP003: Seven Fundamentals of an Effective Training Management Program

Unit training and leader development are the Army’s life-blood. Today in the Leaders Huddle we explore the important topic of training management and executing it …

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EP002: What Company Commanders Expect From Their Lieutenants

Today we interview two recent Company Commanders, Captain Jerry Gorss and Captain Randy Shed about what they expected from their Lieutenants. In this episode, we …

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EP001: Welcome to the Leaders Huddle Podcast (Launch Episode)

In this episode: CPT Micah Klein of CALDOL interviews the Leader Huddle Podcast’s hosts CPT Dave Lora and CPT David Weart about the intent behind the podcast, what to expect, …

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