The Cutlass Podcast

The Cutlass Podcast

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The Cutlass Podcast episodes

  • Develop A High Reliability Leadership Style
    Join retired master chief and high reliability operations coach Frank Gardner and I as we discuss how military and industry front line leaders leverage sturdiness, versatility, and credibility to manage and lead operational success in high risk environments. Whether you're operating a nuclear power plant, involved with flight deck operations, leading a team of medical professionals, or a foreman on a heavy construction site, there is something to learn from the success of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and Frank's insights in this episode. 
    To learn more about this topic check out chapters four and seven of the Chief Petty Officers Guide found at www.cutlassleadership.com or "Extreme Operational Excellence" by Matt Digeronimo and Robert Koonce, "High Velocity Edge" by Steven J. Spear, and "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't" by Simon Sinek. Also, make sure to check out my article "When Cheating Becomes Normal."
    47 min
  • Banking on Yourself! Talking Personal Financial Readiness
    Discussing the importance of managing personal finances as a leading and managing self line of effort. In this episode I'm with financial consultant Sarry Imbrahim discussing how to plan, organize, and make adjustments to your personal financial plans. We also offer some insights on tools and resources such as the Bank on Yourself approach, available to help those just starting out, and those who may find themselves in trouble.
    36 min
  • Leading Up, Down, & Across to Shape Team Mental Health

    Building on Chapter 10 of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide, in this episode I'm joined by U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Leader Ranona Robinson to highlight the importance of leading to shape the mental health and readiness of your people, your peers, and your leaders and bosses. For more information and resources join me at www.cutlassleadership.com.

    38 min
  • How To Use Your Leadership Position to Full Potential

    In this episode former director of the U.S. Navy's Senior Enlisted Academy Matt Harris, joins me to discuss many aspects of using your legitimate power base. We'll discuss the importance and linkage of responsibility, authority, and accountability; insights and advice on proper delegation; and how to protect yourself from risks associated with your position. We also offer additional resources you can use to strengthen this component of your leadership cutlass.  For more insights on this topics check out The Chief Petty Officer's Guide and Simon Sinek's "We Only Deserve a Styrofoam Cup" video.   

    33 min
  • Becoming a Relentless Leader!

    How do you handle adversity as a leader or manager? Do you relentlessly try to solve the problem or do you start to blame, criticize, and defend? Join me and Master Chief Mike Bemley as we dive into his article "The Relentless Chief" and explore this topic. Any civilian or military leader can benefit from this discussion framed around the U.S. Navy's Chief's Mess and apply the insights gained today towards improving team performance. To learn more, join me at the Cutlass Leadership Concepts website and check out chapter one of The Chief Petty Officer's Guide, "Understanding and Meeting the Expectations of Being the Chief". You can also order your signed and inscribed copy here today!

    31 min
  • Do No Harm! A Lesson in Leadership & Management From the Healthcare Industry
    Offering insights gained as a consultant in the oil/gas and health care industries, retired Force Master Chief Chris Engles offers advice on managing team fatigue, the five pillars high reliability organizations use to ensure success, and the importance of management by walking around. To learn more, join me at Cutlass Leadership Concepts or check out the section in chapter seven our The Chief Petty Officer's Guide, "Leading Teams & Watchstanding Fundamentals." Order your signed and inscribed copy here today!
    35 min
  • How to Develop Team Loyalty
    Leaders and managers can get results using "have to" or "want to" leadership styles. But which one is better and why? In the episode join me and retired Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp to explore the importance of your personal and expert power bases in building your credibility as a leader or organization. 
    To learn more about the topics in the episode check out the Chief Petty Officers Guide found at www.cutlassleadership.com and the following YouTube video. Other resources mentioned in this episode include the "Question of the Day" podcast, the "One in Four" podcast, and"The Talent Development Hot Seat" podcast. Recommended books by Raymond include "Deep is the Hunger" by Howard Thurman, "Limitless" by Jim Kwik, and "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans.
    35 min
  • “Your Network is Your Net Worth”: How to Develop & Use Your Connection Power to Achieve Success!
    U.S. Navy and USCG Chiefs successfully rely on the worldwide networks they are initiated into to help solve problems and meet their objectives. In this episode I build off of chapter eight of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide and offer my insights into the value of having a strong connection power base, how to build and maintain and personal network, and the value and importance of professional and alumni organizations. 
    For more insights, resources and information check out my website at www.cutlassleadership.com
    29 min
  • What’s This Emotional Intelligence All About!?
    In this episode I'm joined by Quality Management System Manager, Navy Reservist and Adjunct Instructor Mike Amenti dissecting the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Learn how the skills of self-assessment, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management can make you a more sturdy, versatile, and credible leader. We also offer advice on how to survive working for a low EI leader or manager. For more information check out the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and take time to do this self-assessment quiz.
    41 min
  • Leading with a Delegating Style

    In this episode I complete the exploration of the Situational Leadership model with an overview of when and how to use the delegating style. Topics include when to shift to a delegating style, how to balance delegation and micromanagement, and how to recover from mis-delegation. This episode builds on Episodes 34 “Leading with a Directing Style” and episode 37, “How to Better Coach and Support Your Team”. For additional information about the topics discussed in this and other episodes check out the Chief Petty Officer or Petty Officer's Guides which can be found at https://www.usni.org/press/books. Or, you can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com.

    30 min

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