Welcome to another episode of Lead On: Lessons from Military Leaders! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on CPO Pride Day—a day that celebrates the spirit and tradition of the Chief Petty Officer community. Join our host, David Dearie, and special guest Chief Petty Officer Mandi Bailey, a dedicated volunteer for CPO Pride Day, as they explore what makes this event unique. Whether you're already signed up or still considering, this episode is packed with insights that will get you excited for what's to come. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and get ready to be inspired!

CPO Pride Day is on September 20th of this year! Don’t forget to sign up before the spaces get filled or to find out more information about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, please visit https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/. 

Host: David Dearie

Guest: Mandi Bailey, CPO 

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 01:09) Introduction

(01:10 - 03:23) CPO Pride Day

(03:24 - 05:36) Leading the Volunteers

(05:37 - 08:47) Supporting the New Chiefs

(08:48 - 10:36) The Beginning of CPO Pride Day

(10:37 - 13:10) Growing Participation

(13:11 - 14:37) Sign Up Quick!

(14:38 - 16:26) Leaving a Legacy

(16:27 - 17:23) Closing

Welcome back to Lead On with David Dearie! In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Magnetta, retired Command Master Chief, United States Navy. David and Michael discuss how being a leader is a never-ending journey of growth, life after the military, and how to smoothly transition into civilian life, and they also share resources that are available to make this as easy as possible. There’s a lot of wisdom and practical advice to be taken from this episode. Make sure to like and subscribe!

To find out more information about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, please visit us at https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/. 

Host(s): David Dearie

Guest: Michael Magnetta, Retired Command Master Chief

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 01:22) Introduction

(01:23 - 03:16) Staying True to Yourself

(03:17 - 06:33) Valuing Training as a Leader

(06:34 - 15:34) Continuous Growth as a Leader

(15:35 - 19:49) VFW & Transitioning

(19:50 - 21:53) Meaningful Ways of Compensation

(21:54 - 26:22) Benefits of Being Active with the VFW

(26:23 - 33:32) Transitioning out of the Military 

(33:33 - 37:55) Unexpected Lessons as a Leader

(37:56 - 39:33) Closing

Welcome back to Lead On with David Dearie! In this episode, we’re joined by Joel “Rod” Rodriguez, retired Command Master Chief in the U.S. Navy. In this episode, David and Rod discuss many elements that make up leadership and how one can become the best leader possible. Rod even takes us through his career journey - looking back on how he came to be and the lessons learned along the way. Make sure to leave a like on the episode and subscribe!

To find out more information about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, please visit us at https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/. 

Welcome back to another episode of Lead On: Lessons From Military Leaders. In today’s episode, we welcome Brent Bowers, Founder of The Land Sharks and veteran, back for part 2 of his discussion. Hear how Brent’s land investment business took off and the key attributes that helped him get where he is today. Brent shares stories about the definition and key part that Parkinson’s law has in his life and the joy that comes through dropping comparisons. You won’t want to miss out on this conversation!

To see Brent’s business and learn more visit this link https://thelandsharks.com/ 

To find out more information about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, please visit us at https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/. 

Host: David Dearie, President of the Enlisted Leadership Foundation

Guests: Brent Bowers, Founder of The Land Sharks

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 01:26) Introduction 

(01:27 - 05:59) The Ripple Effect

(06:00 - 09:47) Parkinson's Law 

(09:48 - 12:20) Comparison: The Death of Happiness

(12:21 - 14:22) The Reticular Activator

(14:23 - 15:04) Taking Things Off Your Plate

(15:05 - 16:37) Beyond Entrepreneurship

(16:38 - 18:04) Connecting with Brent

(18:05 - 22:20) The Importance of Integrity

(22:21 - 23:54) Closing

Welcome back to another episode of Lead On: Lessons From Military Leaders. In today’s episode, Brent Bowers, Founder of The Land Sharks and veteran, joins us. Brent shares his journey as he moved from starting his own business to joining the military later than others, leaving a stronger entrepreneur than he went in. This conversation is fun and genuine - you won’t want to miss out. 

To see Brent’s business and learn more visit this link https://thelandsharks.com/ 

To find out more information about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, please visit us at https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/. 

Host: David Dearie, President of the Enlisted Leadership Foundation

Guests: Brent Bowers, Founder of The Land Sharks

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 02:52) Introduction 

(02:53 - 07:11) Worst Leadership Advice 

(07:12 - 09:29) First Business Started

(09:30 - 11:27) Getting Into the Military

(11:28 - 13:13) Learning Patience 

(13:14 - 16:44) Entrepreneur Never Stops

(16:45 - 22:00) Figuring It Out

(22:01 - 23:51) Closing

Welcome back to a special edition of Lead On! Today we bring you Compilation 2 from the CPO Pride Day Series in San Diego, California. Today’s episode covers a variety of topics with three different guests, all interviewed by special edition host, Ben Wiggins. Ben chats with Commander of the Navy Region Southwest, Brad Rosen, CPO Selectee, Stephen Cagle, and ETC Select, Joshua Swaim 

This episode navigates the meaning and story behind CPO Pride Day, highlighting the journey of developing and refining leadership skills. Follow along as these three guests share their wisdom and experiences as they showcase what CPO Pride Day is all about. 

To find out more information about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, please visit us at https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/. 

Host: Ben Wiggins

Guest: 

Brad Rosen - Commander, Navy Region Southwest

Stephen Cagle - CPO Selectee

Joshua Swaim - ETC Select

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 00:55) Sneak Peak & Introduction: Brad Rosen

(00:56 - 01:27) About CPO Pride Day

(01:28 - 03:05) The Next Generation of Leaders

(03:06 - 03:57) The Most Commonly Faced Barriers

(03:58 - 04:28) Advice for Prospective Navy Leaders

(04:29 - 04:40) Thanks and Farewell to Brad Rosen

(04:41 - 04:51) Introducing Stephen Cagle

(04:52 - 05:26) The Impact of Master Chief Rodriguez

(05:27 - 05:57) The Day So Far

(05:58 - 06:35) Stephen’s Charges

(06:36 - 07:00) What’s Next for Stephen

(07:01 - 07:53) One Piece of Advice

(07:54 - 08:07) Closing Thoughts with Stephen

(08:08 - 08:27) Welcoming Joshua Swaim

(08:28 - 09:36) Joshua’s Perspective on the Day

(09:37 - 10:28) Joshua’s Navy Journey

(10:29 - 11:20) Looking Forward

(11:21 - 12:12) The Enlisted Leadership Foundation

(12:13 - 14:27) The LPO Academy & The Foundry

(14:28 - 15:23) Advice for Future Leaders

(15:24 - 15:49) The Lowdown on Joshua’s Workout

(15:50 - 16:16) Closing

Welcome back to Lead On: Lessons for Military Leaders! Join us once again as we visit with Kory and Chelsey Gray, two vetrepreneurs who are helping us understand and unpack the concept of servant leadership. In the 2nd part of their episode learn all about Chelsey’s new business and the selflessness that Kory is showing in helping support his wife as they build this business. Hear stories, testimonies, and experiences from this military couple, and make sure to check out Part 1 of this episode on our account.

To find out more information about Chelsey’s and Kory’s business, please visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555531272610&mibextid=LQQJ4d

To find out more information about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, please visit us at https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/. 

Host: David Dearie

Guests: Chelsey Gray, Vetrepreneur

Kory Gray, Vetrepreneur

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 01:40) Introduction 

(01:41 - 04:40) Iron Sharpens Iron

(04:41 - 08:43) Chelsey Gray Consulting

(08:44 - 11:13) We All Have Blind Spots

(11:14 - 16:14) Selfless and Sacrificial

(16:15 - 20:14) Dropping a Perfection Mindset

(20:15 - 22:14) Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand

(22:15 - 23:22) Closing

Welcome back to Lead On! We are joined by married couple Kory and Chelsey Gray both out of the Marines and now Vetrepreneurs. In this entertaining episode we cover servant leadership, the transition to the military while keeping the faith, and becoming a Company Honor Man. Check back in 2 weeks for part 2! 

To find out more information about Chelsey’s and Kory’s business, please visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555531272610&mibextid=LQQJ4d

To find out more information about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, please visit us at https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/. 

Host: David Dearie

Guests: 

Chelsey Gray, Vetrepreneur

Kory Gray, Vetrepreneur

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 02:08) Introduction 

(02:09 - 04:23) Worst Advice Received Segment

(04:24 - 09:59) The Meaning of Servant Leadership

(10:00 - 17:58) Challenging Transition to the Marines 

(17:59 - 23:09) Becoming Company Honor Man

(23:10 - 24:42) Closing

Welcome back to a special edition of Lead On! Today we bring you a compilation from the CPO Pride Day Event in San Diego, California. Today’s episode highlights many different topics across an array of different guests hosted by special edition host, Ben Wiggins. Ben brings on the typical host of the show and founder of the Enlisted Leadership Foundation David Dearie as his first guest, followed by Senior Chief Amberina Panton, Command Master Chief Joel Rodriguez, and NCC Kim Singleton.

This episode navigates the meaning and story behind CPO Pride Day, highlighting the community and development aspect of the Navy and the military in general. Follow along as these four guests share their wisdom and experiences as they showcase what CPO Pride Day is all about.

To find out more information about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, please visit us at https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/.

Host: Ben Wiggins

Guest:

David Dearie

Amberina Panton - Senior Chief

Joel “Rod” Rodriguez - Command Master Chief

Kim Singleton - NCC

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 02:16) Sneak Peak & Introduction: David Dearie!

(02:17 - 03:36) Takeaways and Welcoming Navy Chiefs

(03:37 - 05:00) Looking Back at Lead On the Podcast: Natural Growth

(05:01 - 06:41) The Target Viewer

(06:42 - 08:37) Lessons to be Taken Away

(08:38 - 10:35) Find the People That Meet the Mission You’re Looking For

(10:36 - 12:01) Building Trust Through Building Relationships

(12:02 - 12:14) Thank You David!

(12:15 - 13:03) Welcoming Senior Chief Amberina Panton

(13:04 - 15:26) Constantly Learning and Growing As a Group

(15:27 - 16:49) Getting Better Every Year & Do Forget Where You Came From

(16:50 - 16:55) Thank You Senior Chief!

(16:56 - 17:50) Welcoming Joel “Rod” Rodriguez - Command Master Chief

(17:51 - 18:52) The Importance of CPO Pride Day

(18:53 - 20:31) Grooming the Sailors

(20:32 - 22:01) Biggest Misconceptions

(22:02 - 23:02) Surround Yourself with Good Mentors

(23:03 - 24:04) Welcome Kim!

(24:05 - 25:50) Patience and Humility

(25:51 - 27:17) What Is Your Path Forward

(27:18 - 28:47) Leading by Example

(28:48 - 29:28) Thank You NCC Singleton!

Welcome back to Lead On! Katie Killip joins host David Dearie, Katie has 14 years in the Navy and is a Chief Select as well as a Master at Arms! We start out the episode by discussing the Online Foundry Class and her experience with the program, we then move on to how she made it to Chief and some advice to get where she is now today. 

For more information about the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, please visit us at https://www.enlistedleadershipfoundation.org/. 

Hosts: David Dearie

Guest: Katie Killip- Chief Select, Master at Arms

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 00:55) Introduction 

(00:56 - 02:06) Thoughts on the Foundry Class

(02:07 - 04:24) Becoming a Chief 

(04:25 - 05:17) Closing Thoughts