Got Your Six with Tony Nash

6ers, stories have been part of our daily lives ever since childhood. From the books we read, to the movies we watched, a story engages us and we give it meaning that will either strengthen us or hold us hostage in fear. It has always been a way of how we try to make sense of our own world around us and therein lies its power to change us. 

This week, Tony Nash is joined by Tony Holland Jr., a US Army Airborne Division veteran and an assistant at United Talent Agency (UTA). He graduated from West Point in 2015 with a bachelor’s in Law and Legal Studies and also holds a master’s in Motion Pictures Production from the University of Miami in 2022. Tony is passionate about the power of storytelling while maintaining a moral sense of responsibility and professionalism. 

You will learn about how you tell your own personal story can have an impact in how you see the world. By forming meaning in your experiences and thoughts, it engages you and you become more motivated and anchored in your values. On the other hand, hearing other people’s stories can also inspire you. 

As a result,  you’ll gain an understanding of how powerful storytelling can be in terms of teaching you how to influence and inspire your own self and others. It is a very effective tool for learning and when shared has the power to forge bold ideas. 

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6ers, Leaders are entrusted with oversight, and one of their primary responsibilities is striking a balance between competing perspectives. Therefore, the ability to make decisions that involve multiple parties is crucial for fostering organizational unity, trust, and responsibility.

This week, Tony Nash is joined by Jason Zemcik is an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, speaker, and author. Jason is a US Army veteran, author of nine books on sports covering each of Pittsburgh teams, his hometown. He is currently a Vice President, Patient Affordability Practice Lead at TrialCard.

You will learn positive effects on stakeholder relationships and how to nurture rapport. Understanding those perspectives and evaluating their interests is the first step. When looking for points of connection with new people, a common interest in sports can be a good place to start.

You will gain insight into the level of poise required to project leadership with various constituencies. Mutually beneficial relationships don't just happen; they require consistent, thoughtful work, including taking tactical breaks, planning activities that boost team effort, being adaptable, and always trying new things.

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6ers, no one can reach the pinnacle of success without putting in significant effort, and there is no magic bullet to make it happen. Every success can be traced back to the initial willingness to begin at the bottom. It's a place where you're willing to feel out of your depth because you have no idea what you're doing and success will only come with time.

This week, Tony Nash is joined by Erik Bartell is a US Army combat veteran turned business leader, brand endorser, and community builder. He was the former Executive Director of FitOps Foundation and Vice President for community at Bravo Sierra, the first military-native wellness company. Currently, Erik sits as the Brand Director for Echelon.

You will learn being at the bottom means you're laying the groundwork for future success.  Knowing that true success is worth every hour and time you spend building a strong foundation, you take advantage of the fact that few people are willing to start from zero.

As a result, this leads you to work hard and associate with positive influences. Getting your hands dirty alongside your squad is a deliberate strategy for honing your leadership abilities and putting your plans into action. So that you can pursue more opportunities and improve as a person, you work hard to ensure that you are replaceable.

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6ers, "When things don't add up, subtract." In life and in business, we get so easily lost in the endless options we have that if we’re not careful can lead us to suffer the paradox of choice. The reality is, sometimes simplifying your life by decluttering can allow you to think more clearly and lead to discovering your own competitive edge.

This week, Tony Nash is joined by Scott Mackes is a US Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and leadership coach. Scott is the CEO and founder of Service Academy Business Mastermind (SABM) Group, a global community of military veterans who share resources, information, insights, and professional guidance to advance business ideas and opportunities.

You will learn the benefits of clearing your own path from distractions and subtracting things that are draining you so you can create a positive impact on your life. This will help you avoid clutter and noise that becomes an obstacle and complicates your life.

As a result, you will feel more connected with your purpose and you’ll be able to get the most out of anything and be exceptional. By eliminating and subtracting the unnecessary, your vision lens becomes clearer and more focused and expendable things can no longer slow you down.

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· 01:18 - How athletic mindset while in the Navy helped in building teams

· 02:31 - Thinking about what your competitive edge is

· 03:16 - Winning as a team and setting them up for success

· 04:35 - Developing grit and perseverance as a team

· 06:09 - Translating military skills to business and entrepreneurship

· 07:39 - Difference in experiencing failure as a military person vs. as a business owner

· 10:02 - Having a purpose and why it all comes down to your values during difficult moments

· 12:24 - Creating and ELF (Easy, Lucrative, and Fun) business by Joe Polish

· 16:10 - Be very clear about who your teammates or clients going to be

· 20:07 - The riches are in the niches: The strategy of niche down twice

· 22:34 - Having a niche allows you to be more connected

· 23:39 - The power of coaching and constantly innovating yourself

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6ers, a leader with a service mentality is one who provides guidance without expecting anything in return. In approach to leadership, one is motivated by something greater than themself, and is dedicated to the happiness of those around them. As part of their commitment to service, they maintain rigorous standards for themselves.

This week, Tony Nash is joined by Mike Thirtle, a USAF Captain until his retirement in 2011 and the current CEO of Gary Sinise Foundation, a non-profit that honors defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

You will gain an understanding of why it's important to return to the basics of leadership and how to remove obstacles to service.

Your understanding of how to lead and give back to the community through mission-focused volunteerism and charitable works that provide a safe space for those who are struggling to heal and move forward in life through empowerment will grow as a result.

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· 01:00 - How Gary Sinise Foundation was built on the credo, ‘We can always do a little bit more, for folks”

· 03:52 - There are various kinds of service

· 05:39 - Reducing barriers to service

· 07:34 - The pillars of Gary Sinise Foundation and the R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.

· 11:42 - Acting with grace and meeting people where they at

· 15:19 - ‘Avalon’ as a metaphor for healing place

· 20:22 - A leadership that is experiential-based

· 21:22 - Adapting leadership models outside of the military in an effective way

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6ers, in any operations management setting, one of the most sought-after qualities is reliability because it helps ensure that the business is running at full efficiency. This quality is equally important in a team member within your organization. Trust is built around your dependability towards team members and this will help your business grow and scale to new heights.

This week, Tony Nash is joined by Daniel Horgan is a US Air Force veteran, former police detective, and marketing expert. Dan is the former director of marketing operations for Black Rifle Coffee Company and is currently the Chief Marketing Officer of ARMED FORCES BREWING COMPANY, both are veteran-owned businesses. He is passionate about problem-solving and stablishing strong consumer relationships.

You will learn about the 3Ps (Professional, Polite, and Positive) of the reliability factor, how being reliable and having a reliable workforce is your most valuable resource as it allows you to take opportunities to scale your business and help you develop professionally.

As a result, you will also learn why it is much more important that you under promise and over deliver than the opposite. You will also understand that learning the lessons from having bouts of emotional decisions not grounded on factual situations can be an invaluable experience if you allow yourself to learn from it.

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6ers, we are all competing for our definition of Olympic gold everyday, we must be able to adapt and achieve an Olympian mindset. Being open to learning especially from your own mistakes, maintaining your work ethic, and adapting a growth mindset will help you achieve that peak performance.

This week, Tony Nash is joined by Kelly Curtis, a world class athlete and airman in the United States Air Force, currently competing for Team USA Bobsled and Skeleton. Kelly is passionate about competing in the Winter Olympics Games, while also obtaining a commission in the US Air Force.

You will learn thatthe psychology behind an Olympian mindset is consistently learning from mistakes, challenging your own limits, seeking feedback, and having a never-say-die attitude. It is one that persists in the face of any adversity and continues to move towards the path to mastery.

As a result, you will understand that this mindset is about improving your mental toughness and maintaining a consistent work ethic that will ultimately train you and push yourself to the next level of your potential. Events are won by hundredth of a second margins, you got this and we are cheering you on, 6ers!

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Resources mentioned:

World Class Athlete Program (WCAP)

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This week, Tony Nash is joined by Spencer “Smokey” Payne, a US Army veteran pilot and entrepreneur.