I'm joined by John Cordle, Dr. Eng., to discuss his experience with the federal downsizing in early to mid 2025. John and I do a deep dive on the highly capable federal workforce that works tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to improve the quality of processes, programs, and facilities for servicemembers; and how the 2025 downsizing may not be "right-sizing" as much as senior leaders would want people to think.

In this episode I'm joined once again by Jason Silvernail. We discuss the art of apologizing which has seemingly been lost, or more accurately co-opted in this day and age to no longer account for behavior but to instead react to feelings.

Jason discusses why apologies are not the proper repair for feelings, only to take accountability for harmful behavior.

I'm joined by Dave Siemiet who recently wrote an article titled "CMSAF, abandon the ivory tower and lead us - Back to Our Roots"

In this discussion Dave and I delve into the complex politics of chasing that next promotion when there are no more stripes to get.

Dave gives fascinating insights into the inner workings of Chief to Chief interactions and relations.

In this episode, Jennifer Barnhill joins to discuss her new book, The Military Stories You've Been Told and the Ones You Need to Hear. We talk about the power of storytelling as a form of advocacy, the lessons she learned from hosting Reverse Town Halls with service members and families, and how she transformed those discussions into a data-informed, human-centered narrative about military life.

I'm joined by Siaosi Soto an Air Force veteran to discuss his viral video where he bodyboards in his blues uniform and what inspired him to make the video. We also discuss his career in Security Forces, his approach to leadership and followership, and some of the issues he experienced in his career that left him with a lasting impression.

Link to Siiaosii's instagram video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNUl6gENheW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Reif, a PhD candidate at Duke University, to explore her recently published research on how employees perceive AI in the workplace—and how these perceptions differ from reactions to past workplace innovations. We also dive into her insights on collaboration and dynamics in diverse remote teams.

Dr. Abraham Peck joins me for a deep dive into the conditions that led to the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany between World War I and World War II.

I'm joined by a very good friend of mine Eric Pulkowski to discuss his perceptions and expectations as a civilian for military safeguards against unlawful orders.

I'm joined by Dr. Daniel Johnson to discuss his research on blast injuries, as well as his work bringing his research to legislatures and media. We also discuss trying to access national media on behalf of veterans and servicemembers in a noisy media environment.

I'm joined by Derrick Jackson to discuss his 21 year career as an aircraft maintainer and OSI Special Agent. Derrick has authored his first novel Shadow One loosely based on his career. Derrick and I discuss myths around OSI, human trafficking in South Korea and the impacts on security clearance, counter-intelligence, and crime.