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Ep 292: Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman #3 (ret) SEAC John Troxell


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Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman #3 served 37 years in the United States Army and achieved things that are beyond description. 

SEAC Troxell has a combat jump, achieved the pay grade of E-9 and the rank of SEAC, and has continued to lead hard with his nearly 4 decades of experience at all levels of the military. 

In this conversation, he shares his experiences in combat during Operation Just Cause and Desert Storm, highlighting the need for aggressive decision-making and a focus on excellence. SEAC Troxell emphasizes the importance of solid leadership and the development of a strive-for-excellence mentality. He also addresses the challenges facing the military today, including prioritizing combat readiness and instilling a sense of pride and ownership in the force. 

He discusses the importance of building self-discipline and ownership in the military. He emphasizes the need for leaders to instill a healthy fear and respect in their subordinates rather than relying on punishment. 

SEAC Troxell also highlights the lack of leaders who demonstrate excellence and strive for continuous improvement. He advocates for improving professional military education (PME) to focus on combat scenarios and building the best version of each service member. Troxell stresses the importance of understanding global threats and the need for credible deterrence. He encourages individuals to dream big, set attainable goals, visualize success, and enjoy the journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Joining the Military and Early Career
10:08 Combat Experience in Just Cause
19:40 Desert Storm and Striving for Excellence
25:24 Desire for More Responsibility and Strategic Leadership
33:33 The Importance of Aggressive Decision-Making
39:20 The Need for a Focus on Combat and Discipline
46:04 Good Order and Discipline
48:01 Building Self-Discipline and Ownership
49:00 Instilling Healthy Fear and Respect
49:29 Lack of Leaders Demonstrating Excellence
50:27 The Challenge of Leadership
52:22 The Need for Mentors and Role Models
53:50 Improving Professional Military Education (PME)
54:19 Distracted Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
56:14 Understanding

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