In this episode of the Cutlass podcast, Paul Kingsbury and retired Force Master Chief Toby Ruiz discuss the journey of senior enlisted leadership within the Navy, particularly focusing on the transition to senior enlisted leadership roles and the unique challenges faced at the flag/general officer level. They explore the expectations of the role, importance of mentorship, the dynamics of working on a flag staff, and the skills necessary for success in these positions. The conversation emphasizes the need for humility, preparation, and the ability to build strong relationships within the military hierarchy.

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In this episode of the Cutlass Podcast, host Paul Kingsbury interviews John Hagan, the eighth Master Chief Petty Officer in the Navy. Hagan shares his journey from joining the Navy to becoming a Chief Petty Officer and ultimately to his selection as MCPON. They also talk about the influence of mentors and role models, the challenges of the drug problem in the Navy during that time, and the importance of informal discussions and peer-to-peer relationships in the Chief's mess. John also talks about the concept of success as a journey, not a destination, and the balance between the mission and taking care of people.

You may think you're a good leader, but what do your people think?! Join retired Command Master Chief Richard Curtis, former Director of the U.S. Navy's Senior Enlisted Academy, and Senior Enlisted Advisor for Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets as we talk Implicit Leadership Theory. We'll work to put the theory into real world context to help you understand how your teams and followers make value judgments about your leadership effectiveness. An important insight to help increase your versatility that you won't want to miss!

Coaching is a powerful communication technique that helps your people identify their strengths and weaknesses while outlining goals for performance improvement. In this episode, Paul Kingsbury and Toby Ruiz discuss the importance of coaching and performance feedback in leadership development. They explore the attributes of effective coaches, the role of coaching in improving efficiency and personal growth, and how the situational leadership model of coaching fits into different leadership styles. Additionally, they differentiate between performance feedback, coaching, and mentoring, highlighting the unique characteristics of each approach.