The Cutlass Podcast

The Cutlass Podcast

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The Cutlass Podcast episodes

  • Leading with a Coaching and Supporting Style
    Back with Glenn Mallo moving through the situational leadership model. In this episode we offer insights and experiences assessing when to use a coaching or supporting style and suggest tactics that leaders in those leadership styles can use. To learn more, make sure to check out the podcast titled, "Advice on Leading with a Directing Style", chapter two of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide, and the book The Situational Leader.
    38 min
  • How Decision Making Changes as You Move Up

    In this episode I'm joined by Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker talking through the changing nature and scope of decision making as leaders and managers move into positions of increased authority and responsibility.

    58 min
  • Nine Ways To Be A More Compelling Leader!
    In this episode I explain each of your nine influence tactics and provide guidance on their use. To learn more, make sure to check out chapter two of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide or The Situational Leader. You can also learn more on my YouTube channel.
    27 min
  • Talking U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Leadership
    My guests, retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Vince Patton and Chief Petty Officer Phil Null, and I discuss how the importance of alignment with organizational value and belief systems and how the nature of USCG operations and training shape the attitudes that enable mission success. We also recognize the contribution of Chief Petty Officer leadership on the occasion of the centennial of the USCG CPO rate and discuss how they help strengthen each Chief's connection power base.  
    To learn more about this topic 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 and this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne1QNbsAmnE. Other resources mentioned include the "They Had to Go Out Podcast https://anchor.fm/theyhadtogoout; The USCG Chief Petty Officer's Association https://www.uscgcpoa.org/, and the Non-Commissioned Officer's Association https://ncoausa.org/. 
    To provide me feedback or suggest topics for future episodes, please email me at [email protected].
    43 min
  • Leading with a Directing Style
    With retired Command Master Chief Glenn Mallo exploring the ins and outs of the directing style of situational leadership. We talk when and why to use it, personal examples of our use with it, and the risks of misusing this leadership style. To learn more, make sure to check out chapter two of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide or The Situational Leader. You can also learn more on my YouTube channel.
    38 min
  • They're Not All You! Using Empathy as a Leadership Skill (Part 2)

    In this episode I continue my discussion with retired Navy Master Chief and creator/producer of the Don't Give Up the Ship Podcast on the importance of empathy as a leadership skill. This episode was inspired by a Forbes article titles, "Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill". This episode reinforces several other Cutlass Podcast episodes including "How to Be a Better Listener", "How to Use Feedback to Avoid Being a Bosshole", and "Are You An Ambassador of Goodwill or Hostility?"

    33 min
  • They're Not All You! Using Empathy as a Leadership Skill (Part 1)
    In this episode I'm joined by retired Navy Master Chief and creator/producer of the Don't Give Up the Ship Podcast to discuss the importance of empathy as a leadership skill. This episode was inspired by a Forbes article titles, "Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill". This episode reinforces several other Cutlass Podcast episodes including "How to Be a Better Listener", "How to Use Feedback to Avoid Being a Bosshole", and "Are You An Ambassador of Goodwill or Hostility?"
    41 min
  • A Fleet Master Chief Offers Five Leadership Lessons Learned
    Retired Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff joins me to discuss her top five leadership lessons learned. To learn more, make sure to check out chapter two of the "Chief Petty Officer's Guide". Also, make sure to check out related content including Episode 7 "How to Safely and Professionally Challenge Your Boss", Episode 12 "Growing Into Your New Role", and Episode 32 "Becoming a Leader of Consequence!"
    33 min
  • How to Become a Leader of Consequence
    We all want to make a positive difference in our professional and personal lives! In this episode, I sit down with retired U.S. Air Force Command Chief, Patrick McMahon to get his philosophy, experiences, and advice on becoming a leader of consequence!
    30 min

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