The Cutlass Podcast

The Cutlass Podcast

By Paul KingsburyBusinessEducationSelf-ImprovementManagement
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The Cutlass Podcast episodes

  • Coaching and Performance Feedback

    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.

    54 min
  • OK Boomer! Advice on Leading Across Generations
    In this episode, Im joined by Damo McCullough and Tisha Bing from the Permission to Speak Freely Podcast to discuss the importance of understanding generational differences in the workplace. We introduce the concept of generational attitudes, values, and beliefs, and how those can impact leadership attitudes and communication styles while sharing our own experiences and perspectives as members of different generations. Topics include the need for leaders to adapt to the changing expectations and preferences of younger generations, the challenges of balancing organizational values with generational attitudes, the impact of military culture and core values on the way leaders approach their roles, and the role of the CPO Mess in bridging generational gaps. Tneed for a fundamental shift in the culture.
    1 hr 31 min
  • How to Lead Up & Be a Better Follower
    In the episode I'm with Master Chief Laura Stout taking time to reflect on the importance of followership, offering insights and advice on how to do it well, and reviewing the attributes leaders should have to remain good followers. We build our discussion off a great article by USAF Colonel Phillip S. Meilinger's titled "The Ten Rules of Good Followership."  For additional information about the topics discussed in this and other episodes buy the Chief Petty Officer's Guide. You can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com.
    27 min
  • How to Develop and Use Your Reward Power
    What motivates your people to perform? I’m with USCG Chief and author Phil Null to explore the reward power tools you have available to help motivate and shape behavior and advice on their use. 
    For additional information about the topics I discuss in this and other episodes check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition. You can order you signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com. Also, the article "Overuse Devalues Awards" can be found here https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2018/march/overuse-devalues-personal-awards.
    30 min
  • A Conversation with Retired MCPON Duane Bushey

    In this episode, I host Duane Bushey, the seventh Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. We discuss various topics related to leadership and Duane's experiences in the Navy. Duane shares stories from his early days in the Navy, including humorous anecdotes and encounters with different leadership styles, his post-retirement career and his commitment to mentorship and leadership, defense of the initiation process, the selection process for MCPON, and changes the Navy has made that he likes and dislikes.


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    Books reference in the episodes can be ordered here:


    The Chief Petty Officer’s Guide: https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition

    Petty Officer’s Guide: https://www.usni.org/press/books/petty-officers-guide

    The Bluejacket’s Manual, 26th Edition: https://www.usni.org/press/books/bluejackets-manual-26th-edition-0

    1 hr 12 min
  • Managing Your Leadership “Villains”
    As a leader, you can't positively influence others if your own personal life and attitude is out of balance. In the episode, retired Master Chief and host of the Coffee Connect network group, Rodney Chronister and I explore the personal "villains" that come from outside and inside of us and work to derail or distract us from our goals. We then shift to working to identify and connect with personal "heroes" who can serve as a defense and source of inspiration during challenging times. 
    For additional information about the topics discussed in this and other episodes check out chapter ten of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books/chief-petty-officers-guide-2nd-edition. You can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com. Other resources include the books, "Full Steam Ahead", "The Compound Effect", and "Developing the Leader Within". You can connect with Rodney on LInkedIn for more information on how to join the Coffee Connect network group at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneychronister2015/
    32 min
  • So You Want to Be a Senior Enlisted Leader?

    In this episode, Paul Kingsbury welcomes Toby Ruiz, who is the CMC for the Navy Leadership and Ethics Center, to discuss the role of senior enlisted leaders in the military. They provide background information on the evolution of the position and its importance in shaping leadership development for enlisted sailors. They also highlight the rewards and challenges of serving in senior enlisted leader roles, including the opportunity to influence policy and celebrate the success of sailors. The conversation addresses the perception and criticism of senior enlisted leader roles, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and dispelling the notion that these positions are purely political. Finally, they discuss the relationship between senior enlisted leaders and the wardroom, highlighting the need for collaboration and effective communication.


    You can gain more insight in the article "Harnessing the Influence of Senior Enlisted Leaders".


    53 min
  • Handling the Accountability of Your Leadership Decisions
    What is accountability and why is it so important? Where does it start? How can you work to be better in the personal accountability department? Accountability is not easy so join retired Fleet Master Chief April Beldo-Lilley and I as we explore approaches on how to fairly hold people accountable and discuss how to gracefully be held accountable. 
     For additional information about the topics discussed in this and other episodes check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide which can be found at . You can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com.
    39 min
  • Up Close With with Master Chief Petty of Coast Guard Jason Vanderhaden
    In this episode, Paul Kingsbury interviews Jason Vanderhaden, the 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, about his leadership lessons learned. We discuss the importance of leading oneself and setting high standards, staying hungry for more responsibility, understanding and leveraging people's strengths, making sure people always want more of you as a leader, and seeking to understand before being understood.
    46 min
  • Overcoming Career Derailment

    In this episode I'm joined by U.S. Navy Chief Nicholas Bowlin who's LinkedIn article titled, "Don't Give Up the Ship! Leading After Being Crushed" walks us through the situation that led to a career derailing "crushing moment" in his career, his reaction to his situation and challenge, and 6 lessons learned. This episode builds and reinforces many other episodes of the Cutlass Podcast!

    39 min

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