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#90 David Vardeman - Servant Leader, Patriot, & VP at Capital Bank
David Vardeman is a U.S. Patriot. Over the last ten years, David has developed a deep understanding of service, sacrifice, and selfless giving to both the US Military Active Duty and US Veteran Communities. His tireless work is for the benefit of those in need. He specializes in all military health issues, military occupational transition, and military historical preservation.
#89 Stephen Morris - Army Veteran Turned Leadership Coach
Stephen J. Morris is a passionate and experienced leader with over 21 years of combined service in the Military and Corporate sectors. As a United States Army veteran, Stephen has commanded and led combat and non-combat deployments across the globe, honing a deep understanding of leadership under pressure.
#88 David Goode - (Ret) Air Force Colonel & Senior Consultant at Chick-fil-A
David Goode is a Operations Lead with Chick-fil-A Corporate in Atlanta, partnering with Operator Groups to execute their business strategy in order to achieve their vision and goals. He serves 30 Operators with 35 restaurants in Charleston SC, Newport News VA, and Virginia Beach VA. Prior to his current role, he served a 30-year career in the Air Force, retiring as a Colonel in 2022.
#87 Joshua McMillion - How to Manage Your Time As a Leader
Leadership is a marathon, not a sprint. By adopting the strategies discussed in this podcast episode, leaders can master their time, influence meaningfully, and shape a legacy that stands the test of time. Joshua K. McMillion's insights provide the tools needed for leaders to navigate the challenges of time management with purpose and accountability.
#86 (Ret) MG Keith Thurgood & (Ret) LTG Neil Thurgood - The Thurgood Brothers on Cultivating Leadership Excellence
Retired Major General Keith Thurgood is a Clinical Professor of Healthcare Leadership and Management at the Jindal School of Management of the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) where he also leads the graduate program in Healthcare Leadership and Management.
Retired Lieutenant General L. Neil Thurgood is the special advisor to the UAH president for military affairs and technology.
#85 Nate Boyer - From Green Beret to the NFL
After joining the US Army in 2005, Nate Boyer earned the Green Beret in 2006. He served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, completed missions in Israel, Bulgaria, and Greece, and played football for the Texas Longhorns as a standout long snapper. Nate's received awards like the Disney Spirit Award and the Legacy Award, showcasing his inspiring presence in college football.
Article 27: Vision
To achieve the extraordinary, you must frame the challenges relative to your capacity. Too small of a vision leads to expected results; too bold, it becomes unrealistic, and you fail to develop the required resources. I've created a system called VISION to help you break through the mental fog and start building traction for your personal and professional life.
#84 AJ Crabill - Cultivating Compassion and Accountability in Educational Leadership
Improving student outcomes is AJ Crabill's focus. He serves as Conservator at DeSoto, Texas ISD. During his guidance, DeSoto improved from F ratings in academics, finance, and governance to B ratings. He's also Faculty at the Leadership Institute of Nevada and Director of Governance at the Council of the Great City Schools.
#83 Joshua McMillion – How Leaders Create Harmony Without Losing Themselves
We have all heard the term work and family balance; however, I have learned a critical piece is missing from this equation: self. Achieving a sustainable balance takes the trinity of work, family, and self (WFS).
#82 (Ret) LTC John Ballenger - A Masterclass in Resilient Leadership and Navigating Change
John Ballenger has spent over +20 years serving in the Marine Corps and was the pilot for Marine One serving directly for two presidents. John has led over 800 Marines including in combat, and retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Today John is a highly successful consultant and coach for leaders wanting to grow in their business, lead effective teams, and faithfully love their families.
#81 (Ret) CSM Clint Keeley - Commanding Excellence in Civilian and Military Worlds
Clint Keeley is a retired command sergeant major with two decades of dedicated service in the Army, he is profoundly thankful for the invaluable skills and experiences he gained. Currently, Clint is an integral part of an exceptional company that places a high premium on embracing diversity and recognizing our shared humanity.
Article 26: TIME Management
In the previous blog, I explained Work-Family-Self as a framework to take back your time. We explored the concept of POISE, an acronym that you can use to charge your battery better so you can go out into this world as a more authentic leader. In this article my goal is to walk you through another acronym that I have created called TIME.
#80 Paul Hill - Commanding Excellence in Leadership and Mission Control
Paul Sean Hill, a distinguished author and speaker, focuses on applying deliberate leadership principles to lead high-performing teams across diverse industries. He currently serves on the NASA Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, providing critical insights into NASA's management of human spaceflight.
#79 William Leahy - Charting a Path for Veterans in American Manufacturing Excellence
William "Bill" Leahy, founder of Renaissance Reliability (RR), is a visionary leader on a mission to elevate American manufacturing to global heights by championing innovation, reliability, and manufacturing effectiveness.
#78 Joshua McMillion - Exploring the Power of Leadership Intelligence
Our capacity for increased responsibility in our leadership journey separates the ordinary from the extraordinary. As our influence grows and we gain new titles, we face new challenges. Purposeful Accountable Leaders (PALs) understand where they are on their leadership journey and what is required to continue growing.
#77 Bryan Sisk - Weaving Leadership & Innovation from Military to Healthcare
Bryan Sisk is the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at Memorial Hermann Health System, one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Southeast Texas, 32,000 employees, including 12,000 nurses. Bryan is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army who retired in 2008.
#76 Rob Cressy - AI Expert, Leadership Coach, & Entrepreneur
Rob Cressy is a world class growth coach committed to helping leaders create powerfully in business & life for the long haul. With expertise in self-mastery, brand building, and leadership development, he helps you build better mindsets, habits, and routines to keep winning.
Article 25: Work - Family - Self with Joshua K. McMillion
Life and leadership have one thing in common: they're both journeys filled with ups and downs. Purposeful Accountable Leaders (PALs) find self-serving routines and learn to live in harmony between work and family commitments. In this article, I provide a system using the acronym POISE to help you achieve a harmonious life.
#75 Mike Kaeding - CEO of Norhart Real Estate
Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart. Norhart designs, builds, and rents apartments. Norhart began changing the way construction is done. Starting with an attractive culture unique to the construction industry they hired the best talent.
#74 Joshua McMillion - My Core Values Respect/Integrity/Duty
In the previous episode, I reviewed how to find your core values using the acronym VALUE (See Episode 70). In this episode, my goal is to define and share my top three core values clearly. I hope to inspire you to discover your own. These are my top three values I place above all others when confronted with challenging situations in life.