Semantics of Leadership

For anyone with teens thinking about joining the military, for adults contemplating this decision, or if you know anyone else that falls into this category, this podcast is for you.

Tim discusses some of the benefits and experiences he's had after nearly 20 years in the US Coast Guard. Every branch of service is unique and different but some challenges and benefits transcend all 5 services.

The Minotaur, half man and half bull, is obviously a legendary Greek myth but, is a mentor also mythical? Are there really any true mentors out there? Jess emails in from Virginia discussing her feelings about mentoring other females in the military when she's asked to do so based solely upon her gender. Hint: It frustrates her!

Tim discusses 3 mentors that impacted him throughout his career.

Tim deep-dives into the past 20 years of Coast Guard service. "An Ocean Full of Life Lessons," is pure reflection. Tim gives a toast to the Ocean and all it has taught him about the Coast Guard, people, human nature, humility, leadership, and life.

Jess and Tim summarize their first month as podcasters. What went right? What went wrong?How did their views on leadership change after talking so much about the topic? What did they learn and how can they improve?

This episode is an introspective look @ the Semantics of Leadership! What's in store for the future?

Everyone faces adversity. Tim discusses adversity and its relativity to all situations and to each person. Jess gets a little personal with one of her "adversity" pet peeves. Can a professional athlete really face adversity on the playing field? Is that real adversity?

Tim and Jess debate leadership and management. How do they differ? How are they similar? Is one more dominating than the other and which one is more effective?

Jess is feeling the freestyle flow and encourages Tim to rip off some free flowing thoughts. Nothing specific on this one... just some random thoughts as Tim and Jess both recap their week and what lies ahead.

Fortitude. There are many traits and characteristics that course through the leader's veins but fortitude might arguably be the most valuable. Jess shares a personal story about fortitude and Tim discusses fortitude's link to humility and being able to ask for help when you don't have all the answers.

Tim and Jess discuss an article by Michael Hyatt and his "20 Questions To Ask Other Leaders." In this podcast we tackle: "How do you help a new employee understand the culture of your organization?"

Tim attempts skiing for the 2nd time in his life. Wasn't pretty. The Snow-Pacolypse 2015 is at the center of this discussion. Meteorologists are getting hammered for "under-forecasting." How can leadership help them overcome adversity and public scrutiny?