Manager Memo podcast

Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (retired), Jeffrey S. Buchanan is the former commander of the United States Army North (5th Army). General Buchanan served for more than 37 years as a transformational leader across a vast range of assignments from the platoon to theater level.

His stoic perspective and unique leadership slant stems from decades of engagement in high-stake environments, to include four combat tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. His contributions to national security earned recognition from both the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Army. Additionally, he received special commendations from the U.S. Surgeon General and the Governor of Puerto Rico for his life-saving leadership in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Jeff Buchanan currently serves as the Commissioner of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Along the way we discuss – Arizona beginnings (2:30), Army Values & Service to Others (4:00), the Silver Palm (5:30), the Infantry Branch (6:20), Ranger School (7:35), Socks and Boots (15:30), Promises You Make to Yourself (17:10), Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership (18:10), Eye of the Storm: Leadership in Crisis (21:00), Sergeant Major Paul McKenna (24:45), Deckhand in Homer, Alaska (26:00), Customer Service (29:00), and Take a Break (32:00).

Move yourself toward an exceptional outcome @ Jeffrey S. Buchanan.com

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Marcelo Calbucci, technologist, innovator, and founder of The PRFAQ Framework explains how to think, articulate and inspire your business toward success.

Along the way we discuss – Amazon and Microsoft cultures (4:30), Eward Tufte (8:15), business writing (15:30), the Learn, Write, Listen Loop (23:20), London vs. Seattle (26:40), and 11 patents and counting (28:30).

Access Marcelo's book @ The PRFAQ Framework

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Eric Charran, data & AI Executive, innovator and author shares his views on ways to cope with the challenging boss.

Along the way we discuss – Riding the Microsoft Rocketship (5:40), the Servant Leadership of Satya Nadella (7:00), Nine Boss Archetypes (14:30), the Emergency Broadcaster Boss (18:45), the Attack Sub Boss (21:40), and the Zeitgeist of AI (32:00).

Access Eric's book @ Have You Ever Had a Boss That . . .

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Military Veteran Ranger Bob Kvederas provides a fascinating account of his 30+ years of service to America.

Along the way we discuss – Becoming a Soldier (1:00), Commando Walk (5:30), End of the Brown Shoe Army (11:00), MG Edward Walker (14:00), Building the Berlin Wall (21:00), Vietnam (37:00), Delta Force (45:00), and Life after the Army (50:00).

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Jake Setterlun, entrepreneur, author, marketing expert, and founder of Setterlun University shares tips from his success.

Along the way we discuss – the Million $$ Offer (2:30), Partnership Development (3:00), Drones to the Rescue (17:20), creation of Passive Income (29:00), and "The Offer Code" (34:30).

Access Jake's website @ JakeSetterlun.com where you can find his book – "The Offer Code."

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Brad Englert - advisor, technologist and author of the Spheres of Influence offers insights on ways to develop and maximize a corporate IT strategy.

Along the way we discuss – the University of Texas (1:15), IT Governance (3:20), three types of decision making (12:30), multi-modal contact (21:25), and the Art of Apology (37:25).

Access Brad's customized link @ Brad Englert book link.

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Aaron Ryan, award-winning author of the Dissonance and The End sagas talks about creativity and the power of Christian Literature.

Along the way we discuss – the Electric Boy (2:30), AI (Alien Invasions) (4:45), Apex Predators (18:20), the Anti-Christ (22:00), Let the Spirit Lead (31:50), and AI's (Artificial Intelligence) impact on creativity (34:45).

Access Aaron's work @ AuthorAaronryan.com

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association.

Ranger Bill Biser talks about his military service and Ranger Lessons Learned.

Along the way we discuss – the Draft (1:15), MLK March (8:30), PRC-10 Radio (16:45), Jack Webb (21:30), "This too shall pass" (29:30), Veteran Organizations (38:25).

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal. Send your $20 donation to our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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Sandra Stephan Kokovic, the "Beyonce of SnapAdvantage.com" shares her Vibe and expertise on all things Digital Marketing.

Along the way we discuss – Bio-Hacking (3:35), Data Analytics (19:20), Multi-linguistics (30:40), and the power of North American Partnerships (31:00).

Learn more about Sandra's world @ SnapAdvantage.com.

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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This pod, part of a series of interviews of Military Veterans, is presented by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association.

Ranger Murray Johnson talks about his military service and Ranger Lessons Learned.

Along the way we discuss – Class 502-73 (3:00), Parade Rest (7:00), "Not a Broken Leg" (9:30), Visions of General Grange (19:30), the Sleeping Snake (22:30), Doctor/Ranger (24:15) and Lessons Learned (35:45).

This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of Military Veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal. Send your $20 donation to our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

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