692d Podcast

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide We in the Armed Forces are affected by suicide far more than the average group. With the "22 A Day" movement, the Veterans Administration confirms that 22 Veterans a day are succumbing to suicide here at home. This month is very personal to me and throughout each day, you'll hear some of the stories behind why. With the suicides that have occurred in my family, amongst my friends, and my attempt, you are going to learn about me but throughout the entire month, I hope you understand the true reason why I wanted to do this, remind you that there is help for you. There is nothing we can't work through. There is pain in this world and we will experience an unfair amount due to the nature we operate in. You have agreed to do a job few have taken up and we owe you the resources to ensure that the job doesn't take too much from you. When you feel like you or a friend needs help, reach out. Reach out to the multitude of resources we have. You are already amazing Airmen, but this month, we need to work on being amazing humans for those that need our help. Thank you for going on this journey with me.

This is Episode Eighteen of Season Two of the 692d Podcast. Join us as we welcome Col Stacy Kihara and her Ohana back to the Group. She assumed command on 3 June and started her third tour in the 692 ISRG. When asked about her assumption of command, she stated, "It felt right. It felt like it fit." I have no doubts that she will lead us to more impressive accomplishments and ensure that our direction and partnerships will find the right "fit".  

This is Episode Seventeen of Season Two of the 692d Podcast. Join us as we say goodbye to Col Eric Mack after his tour as our 692 ISR Group Commander. He and Lt Col Corrie Mack will be heading to Langley, Virginia as he has been selected to be the next Commander of the 363 ISR Wing. Being a Group Commander is not an easy task and Wing Command will definitely test his leadership and acumen. Join me as I bid Col Mack farewell and thank him for his guidance and direction for the past two years as Commander, 692 ISR Group.

Finishing up with the Teaching Moments based on John Kotter's book, Leading Change, I discuss the importance of a clear vision. Arguably the most important thing for an organization to have and be clear on, the vision is what guides and directs the actions of everyone from Squadron Commander down to the newest Airman. Knowing the mission goals and how your specific job fits into that vision is both empowering and reinforces the drive to always perform at our best.

Continuing with the Teaching Moments based on John Kotter's book, Leading Change, I discuss the need to have short term wins. Change is currently on-going throughout the Group and the Air Force as a whole and the necessity for having short term wins will continue to be evident as more and more of our goals are months or even years in duration.

Continuing with the Teaching Moments based on John Kotter's book, Leading Change, I discuss Barriers to Change. This is primarily focused on the supervisors and leadership of the DCGS Family, however, change is currently on-going throughout the Group and the Air Force as a whole. Barriers to change are a constant battle and effect all changes.

This episode is a Teaching Moment derived from John P. Kotter's book, "Leading Change". This is the first of four episodes built off of the information in the text and this one specifically focuses on Leadership through organizational changes.

This is Episode Twelve of Season Two of the 692d Podcast. Join us as we meet SSgt Eric Wilson from the 8th Intelligence Squadron. We discuss a number of topics and get his perspective on millennials and their uncanny ability to troll without any regard for position or status. Please ensure that you ask him how his stock portfolio is doing with his one share of GME!

This is Episode Eleven of Season Two of the 692d Podcast. Today's episode is a quick Teaching Moment that discusses the benefits of sleep and the productivity enhancements your life can gain from planning your day the night before. There are a number of items that are alluded to but if you'd like to get some additional information on productivity items, techniques, or methodologies, let me know.

This is the first Grab Bag episode. These are the topics that are suggested by listeners or items that are brought up randomly throughout the course of our lives. This one specifically touches on the role of Toxic Leadership and some coping mechanisms to combat it. Also, it could also be a way to recognize if someone in your chain has toxic traits. Some additional resources that were used to build this episode are below:

Article links regarding Toxic Leadership in both the US Army and USMC.

- https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2017/October/Handling-Toxic-Leadership/

- https://info.publicintelligence.net/USArmy-ToxicLeaders.pdf

- https://publications.armywarcollege.edu/pubs/3645.pdf

- https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a560645.pdf

- https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a431785.pdf

- https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2018/May/Followership/