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CALDOL wrote a new post, EP042: Developing a Five-year Plan 7 years, 4 months ago
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 plan is a critical step in […]
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brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Beating head against rock… You can lead an LT to knowledge, but you can’t make them learn.
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brock.j.young changed their profile picture 7 years, 4 months ago
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brock.j.young replied to the topic Staff Community Radio Check in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 4 months ago
In today’s complex environment, a leader can’t afford to only serve in key positions. They NEED those broadening assignments, that’s why they’re called BROADENING. They increase an officer’s perspective, knowledge, experience, and tools that they have at their disposal in order to be better leaders. I heard it said once that “there are no more…[Read more]
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brock.j.young and
jroon100 are now friends 7 years, 4 months ago
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brock.j.young replied to the topic Go Ahead and Introduce Yourself. in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 4 months ago
With the new year, it’s time to refresh and take the time to get to know one another again. So if you haven’t already, please introduce yourself!
Since my introduction above (last year), I’ve taken command of an MP Company (M-Day), and am about to become an assistant BDE S3 Officer (AGR). My unit has been activated twice for law and order…[Read more]
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brock.j.young replied to the topic How to prepare for company command in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 4 months ago
@george.l.gurrola
It’s funny you say that; I was given 29 days from notification to taking the flag. What makes this fact a little more pointed, I’m National Guard which automatically limits the time and manpower I have available for inventories, paperwork, etc. So I dove into it. Luckily I’m also AGR (Active National Guard) so I could put my…[Read more]
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CALDOL replied to the topic BugHunter in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 4 months ago
Brock,
We have no users by that name nor do we have any users pending approval by that name.UPDATE: Brock, sorry, we DO have a member by that name but she has never signed in. She registered on 9 Jan 18.
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brock.j.young replied to the topic BugHunter in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 4 months ago
I was inquiring about the status of KC Harris’ membership, (cassandra.a.harris8.mil@mail.mil), and to see if there any issues with her acceptance. please let me know.
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brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Moving back to the BDE S3 section full time. So long BN!
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brock.j.young replied to the topic A subordinate doesn’t know what they should know… Okay, so now what? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 5 months ago
@snusom,
Unfortunately, leader development always takes a back seat when “metric based” requirements take up most of a drill weekend. This is ESPECIALLY the case in the Reserve Components. It’s not an excuse, just a point of discussion.
However that tends to be my opinion. Should an SFC be held accountable no matter what? Yes, however there are…[Read more] -
brock.j.young replied to the topic Getting ready for the next step in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 5 months ago
@Cale,
Excellent post! Coming into my position as the BN S1, I learned a lot about officer and career management. Not many Guard LTs (or their chains of command) realize that they are eligible for promotion at 18 month’s time in grade (and have completed BOLC). Fewer know that a waiver MUST be submitted to NGB for approval if the officer isn’t…[Read more] -
brock.j.young replied to the topic Civilian Careers — the 800 Pound Gorilla of the Reserve Components in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 5 months ago
You know it’s rough when the state CSM comes to talk to your company, asks about how much the unit’s been doing, and his eyes get wide when you inform him that the company has done 53 days of emergency activation and annual training that year…
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brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Well I guess drill is cancelled… Okay then
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brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Bring the DRILL!!!
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CALDOL wrote a new post, EP041: The Power of a Professional Reading Program 7 years, 5 months ago
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 their favorite all time […]
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CPT David Weart (@dweart19),
My name is Logan Hunt and a senior cadet at Wright State University (WSU) located in Dayton, Ohio. I am currently the Battalion Commander for WSU Army ROTC. Prior to listening to this episode on the Leader’s Huddle Podcast, I established a Leadership Development Program for the third year cadets. This program would accelerate the process of transitioning from a junior cadet to a senior cadet/2LT. This program includes various mentorship lessons, essays, and personal reflection. Moreover, I also instituted a new Battalion Commanders Reading List. Upon listening to this episode of the podcast, I found a few new books to read myself and possibly place within the reading list.
The first book I selected for the reading list is Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron. This book depicts the journey of various athletes in the 2016 CrossFit Games and their coaching methodology provided by coach Ben Bergeron. The coaching methodology can be applied to numerous fields such as a military officer, sports athletes, or entrepreneurs. As a cadet/2LT, the book provides multiple scenarios where mental fortitude, self-reflection, and humility blend very well into physical training.
I just wanted to share that this episode has helped provide new flavor into my Leadership Development Program for WSU Army ROTC. Notably, the information shared by CPT Klien, CPT Bowen, and CPT Mierva on the shorter version of reading lists for a younger generation of military service members using podcasts, audiobooks, and short stories, and articles.
Very Respectfully,
Cadet Logan R. Hunt
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CDT Hunt, @loganrhunt
That’s awesome news. We are glad this episode resonated with you and your ROTC BN.
Please share the free content of every episode with your peers.
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@dweart19 – Can this post be edited so that authors? It would help everyone be on a common ground of what the source is (for example, I’m guessing “Artemis” by Andy Weir? Great book.). If someone can’t listen to the podcast they could still get a taste for the content.
Love that the sources are listed for the pods – great idea! Maybe doesn’t apply to every episode, but it’s great to be able to listen to a discussion, and then have a ‘cheatsheet’ for the resources discussed to then double back on the topic via self-reflection.
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Can this post be edited so that authors are listed with the titles? *
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@ae_rollinson. Yes, I can repost that with authors.
Thanks for the feedback.
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brock.j.young replied to the topic What does the Army think about leaders with PTSD? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 5 months ago
I was diagnosed with mild PTSD following my deployment to Iraq in 2005. As an NCO, there wasn’t much backlash. Now that I’m an officer, I utilize it when I give MRT training, and talk to Soldiers about the importance of reaching out for help if you need it.
Like everything else though, it’s a matter of degree. Mild PTSD is way different then…[Read more]
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CALDOL posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Trying to recover from a temporary outage.
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CALDOL wrote a new post, Encore Presentation of EP015: Unleashing Leadership Potential through Developmental Coaching 7 years, 5 months ago
** 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 episode is exactly […]
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brock.j.young started the topic Civilian Careers — the 800 Pound Gorilla of the Reserve Components in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 5 months ago
Soldiers with professional, civilian, non-military careers are what set the Reserve Components apart from our Active Duty counterparts. Civilian training and experience is a combat multiplier when it comes to the Reserve Component Organization. The M-Day Soldier brings a host of knowledge with them that is unlikely found in an Active Duty…[Read more]
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