This week on the Leaders Huddle we are joined by CPT Doug Meyer from the leader development social media feed: Hay in the Barn Leader. Wrapping up his second command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Doug shares his insights on creating and operationalizing leader development at the unit level that incorporates not only developing leaders, but the technical and tactical aspects of leadership that support the unit’s mission. Doug emphasizes leader development as a process, not a program. The process needs to be nested with the organization’s goals and the process needs to include all leaders in the organization. Doug’s strategy to creating a successful and effective leader development process begins with vision casting and starting with the end in mind. His goal is to create values-based leaders focused on standards. As leaders, developing leaders is our responsibility. We must be intentional about how we grow leaders in our Army in order to accomplish the unit’s mission and solve complex problems. If you’re looking to take your leader development process to the next level, this episode is what you’ve been waiting for.

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You can follow and subscribe to Doug Meyer on Twitter @HayIntheBarnLDR or on Facebook @hayinthebarnldr

Host:  CPT David Weart
Guest:  CPT Doug Meyer
Editor:  CPT Micah Klein, CPT David Weart, CPT Guillermo Guandique

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Today on the Leaders Huddle David and Micah sit down to discuss the development of the podcast from idea to product. David and Micah recount their favorite episodes, some of the challenges of getting the podcast off the ground, the thought process behind the development of the podcast, and where the podcast is going in the months to come. This podcast is excellent for anyone who has thought about starting a podcast of their own, and is a first-ever look inside the making of the Leaders Huddle Podcast.

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Host: CPT Micah Klein and CPT David Weart

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Host: CPT David Weart

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Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to CPT Josh Bowen, an engineer officer and current student in the Eisenhower Leader Development Program. Joshua, the founder of the 3 X 5 Leadership Blog, talks to us about his experiences preparing for and serving as a Company Commander in an Engineering company. He also gives us an inside look into the establishment and thought process behind his popular blog on topics ranging from self-awareness, to leadership, to Company Command. This episode is a great listen for anyone serving in a tactical-level position.

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Host: CPT Micah Klein, CPT Zach Mierva

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Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to CPT Tiara Walz, a medical services officer and graduate of the Army-Baylor program about the importance of having emotionally intelligent leaders that lead their formations according to the principles of emotional intelligence. Tiara talks about the trust that is created from leading your formation in a way that capitalizes on the principles of emotional intelligence and the distinction between being emotionally intelligent and avoiding the “touchy-feely” concerns that can result from such a leadership philosophy. We’ll also examine how junior officers can use emotional intelligence to relate to today’s generation of Soldiers.

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Host: CPT Micah Klein

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In our discussion this week, Angry Staff Officer and our hosts talk about everything from doctrine to leadership and what inspires him to see the Army through a lens of humor. This episode addresses everything from Yoda to haircuts everything in between.

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Host: CPT David Weart and CPT Zach Mierva

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In today’s hyperconnected world, solitude for a leader can be a luxury unless you prioritize it. In this week’s episode, we explore the concept of solitude by interviewing Army Reserve Major, Mike Erwin, co-author of the new book “Lead Yourself First.”     

In this discussion, Mike dives into the inspiration for researching and writing the book and provides some practical tips for how leaders can find moments of solitude throughout their day.

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Host: CPT David Weart

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Host: CPT David Weart

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This week on the Leaders Huddle Podcast we change the format to bring you another after hours episode featuring military spouses from the local area. The idea for this episode came from our own spouses wanting the opportunity to share their side of the task. As we know, the military is more than just a job. It’s a community that fully integrates family and our way life. Being a spouse in the military is an often understated but irreplaceable job. Today we listen as three military spouses with a collective knowledge of over 20 years, 15 permanent change of station moves, 5 deployments, and 3 company commands. Their advice on deployment, moving, family readiness, and integrating into new environments can help prepare young families for the rewarding, but difficult life in the military.

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Host:  CPT David Lora

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Host: CPT David Weart, CPT Wes Lafitte

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