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Moments in Leadership

David B. Armstrong

Moments in Leadership is a podcast where you will hear firsthand about the careers of senior military leaders as they share their own unique and individual experiences. Moments in Leadership will immerse you in real-life stories where you will learn about the challenging situations these accomplished leaders faced and discover the lessons they learned early in their careers that were the most influential to developing their overall leadership style.

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60:26

LtGen David Bellon and the 20th Sergeant Major of the...

Moments in Leadership ·

2023/06/06

‘The Enemy Doesn’t Care About Your Status’ - Upholding the Standard from the Front to Push Subordinates Forward.This episode is a unique and extremely rare look into what mentorship in the Marine Corps looks like and how Marines address each other and the issues facing the Marine Corps; head on. Lt Gen Bellon and SgtMaj Ruiz are the Command Element for both Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces Southern Command. Lt Gen Bellon is an active and violent supporter of engagement via social

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105:16

LtGen Greg Newbold USMC (Ret) – DILLICLAP &...

Moments in Leadership ·

2023/05/29

This episode is a look towards the past and how the core of a good leader is timeless. Lt Gen Gregory Newbold, the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commander of Operation Restore Hope and later on the Director of Operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is a leader with an unwavering desire to be responsible to those he leads. This episode provides a glimpse behind the curtain into a oft misunderstood, or even mysterious, selection process of being selected as a Marine Corps general and the

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92:28

Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy (DUSN) Mr. Victor...

Moments in Leadership ·

2023/04/19

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong spends time with DUSN Victor Minella, otherwise referred to as “Dozen” where they spend time discussing various topics related to leadership from his enlisted time, his officer time, and finally in civilian leadership inside the Department of the Navy. DUSN Minella covers the importance of leadership in making organizations successful and the differences/similarities in leading civilians and military personnel. DUSN Minella

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99:39

LtGen David Furness, USMC – Rather than Yelling and...

Moments in Leadership ·

2023/03/18

In this episode of Moments in Leadership, host David B. Armstrong invites LtGen Dave Furness back to the show to discuss various topics related to leadership. LtGen Furness covers the importance of leadership in making organizations successful and the difference in the interaction between the lieutenants and the captains. LtGen Furness emphasizes that leaders should be frequent in praising their subordinates and building goodwill, loyalty, and commitment. He believes that the best Marine

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139:10

Col Reggie McClam, USMC – Using "MOAS" to Engage with...

Moments in Leadership ·

2023/02/27

Col McClam is a career infantry officer and currently the Commanding Officer of The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. Col McClam discusses the acronym "MOAS," which stands for Mentorship, Opportunity, Advocacy, and Sponsorship. This episode is filled with great "Moments in Leadership" that should be heard by every leader, both officer and enlisted, especially by TBS Lieutenants and Midshipmen and Officer Candidates. Embedded in MOAS is the importance of performance and how it is the

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102:55

LtCol Michael Perrottet, USMC – How Leaders Can...

Moments in Leadership ·

2023/02/03

This episode is filled with great "Moments in Leadership" with everything from becoming an aviator, transitioning to a new Type/Model/Series of aircraft, to a FAC tour with a ground unit to leading a squadron. This episode is extremely valuable to all the leaders in the aviation community because he shares what it takes to perform and what you can expect from combat operations on the ground and in the air. Thank you for supporting the project (below)Please consider supporting this project

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142:12

1stSgt Shamus Flynn, USMC – From Motor T Mechanic to...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/12/05

1stSgt Shamus Flynn is currently the Inspector Instructor First Sergeant for Weapons Company 1st Bn 23rd Marines in Austin, Texas. Flynn is a prolific user of Social Media and has a considerable following on Instagram, where he shares not only his knowledge but the knowledge of others. What strikes me about him is that he is an early adopter of social media as a leadership tool, and he refuses to cede the space to others who wish to fill it with negativity and misinformation… something the

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96:58

The Hotwash – A Leadership Panel of Six Discuss their...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/11/07

While the panel had a lot of different interesting conversations, one of the things that stuck out to me was a conversation halfway through where we talked about setting the conditions for efficiency and discovering the friction points that lead to those inefficiencies. One of the recent reviews left about the podcast stated that they were amazed at how much actual connection there was between what the company level officers thought should be happening and what the general officers also

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122:35

Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr: Top Gun, Gender...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/10/10

Admiral James A. Winnefeld Jr. is a retired US Navy admiral who serves as the chair of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. While on active duty, Winnefeld served as the ninth vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Listen in to hear valiant leadership stories from his military career, highlighting everything from Naval aviation to commanding Naval war ships. James sheds light on what it’s like to be a young officer leading people who have serious combat experience, the lessons

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53:29

MajGen Dale Alford: Advice and Insights From a...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/09/12

Just a few hours before he packed up his home and set off to Georgia to retire, Major General Dale Alford sat down with me to offer his final thoughts on his 37-year-long career in the Marine Corps. Listen in as we discuss some of his most noteworthy lessons learned as well as the key things emerging leaders need to know to be successful in their career. MajGen Alford reflects on the leadership traits and habits he developed throughout his time in the military, the decisions that led to his

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108:45

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black - How...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/08/22

Listen in as we discuss SgtMaj Black's experiences as a young Marine, a new NCO, and in leadership roles as a First Sergeant and a Sergeant Major. Hear him tell the stories of young PFC Black as well as his first experience leading his fellow Lance Corporal peers as a brand new Corporal. Hear about and learn what he did well and what he'd do differently. He sheds light on the importance of the different oaths we take and how they shape our leadership responsibilities. He shares some

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148:22

Major Tom Schueman, USMC - "No One Wants to Drink Tea...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/08/08

Listen in as we discuss his most powerful moments of combat as a young lieutenant platoon commander, ambushed just moments after stepping out of friendly lines on his very first combat patrol. Hear him debrief himself and learn what he did well and what he'd do differently. He sheds light on how leadership is simple but never easy. He explains how he would adopt a more harmonious approach to company command rather than what he describes as a ruthless drive for "results first." We discuss

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129:49

LtGen David Furness, USMC - Navigating the Decline in...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/07/15

This is a great episode with one of the most experienced combat leaders serving in the USMC today but also a leader with an incredibly diversified career spanning not only recruiting but also tours on Capitol Hill watching the sausage get made. Listen in as we discuss the most powerful moments of leadership, pride, fear, and influence in David's Marine Corps career. He sheds light on how to make the most out of poor leadership, how to lead Marines that are lacking discipline, his

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103:36

LtGen Karsten S. Heckl, USMC - Addressing Force...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/06/27

Listen in as we discuss leadership through the lens of Force Design 2030 as it continues to take shape and what this means for the future of the Marine Corps. Personally, I believe changing the Marine Corps to meet our pacing threats is imperative, but others think differently. So, we’re addressing both sides of the debate. The U.S. Marine Corps’ updated Force Design 2030 plans continue to make investments in lethality, but with a particular emphasis on loitering munitions and other

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111:27

MajGen Dale Alford, USMC - Leadership in Combat at...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/05/17

Book mentioned in this episode (not an affiliate link)With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E. B. Sledge(2012-03-12): Books - AmazonToday, I have Major General Dale Alford, USMC on the podcast. He is currently the commanding general of Training Command in Quantico Virginia, which is not to be confused with training and education command or T com. Training Command touches the entire marine corps both officer and enlisted which includes close to 90, regionally aligned formal learning

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117:53

SgtMaj Don Reynolds, USMC - Officer and Staff NCO...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/03/14

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109:38

SEAC Ramón Colón-López, USAF PJ - The Story Behind...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/02/28

SEAC Colón-López’s only official social media is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seac.jcs or tag @SEAC.JCS The SEAC’s hashtag is #SEAC4 The Joint Staff resources he mentioned can be found here: https://www.jcs.mil/About/The-Joint-Staff/Senior-Enlisted-Advisor/ The Bottom Line Up Front with SEAC podcast can be found on all major podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple, Audible, Google, etc.).YouTube: https://youtu.be/C-3ZtYgKlrIApple Podcasts:

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116:03

LtGen David G. Bellon, USMC - Commander MARFORRES, “I...

Moments in Leadership ·

2022/02/18

Lieutenant General Bellon was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1989. Bellon began service as an Infantry Officer with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. He then served as a Judge Advocate with 1st Force Service Support Group. In 1997, he left active duty and joined the Selected Marine Corps Reserve serving six years with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion in a variety of positions. After 9/11, he returned to active duty for four combat tours in support of both OPERATION

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120:26

Moments in Leadership - Andrew Milburn, Colonel, USMC...

Moments in Leadership ·

2021/10/24

Andy is a Marine infantry and special operations officer and has commanded in combat at every grade. As the commanding officer of the Marine Corps’ special operations regiment, he was selected to lead a multinational task force given the mission of defeating ISIS in Iraq. Andy retired in 2019 as the chief of staff of Special Operations Command Central, the headquarters responsible for the conduct of all US special operations throughout the Middle East. Since retiring, he has written a

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113:28

Moments in Leadership - Ron Boxall, VADM, US Navy

Moments in Leadership ·

2021/10/10

Vice Admiral Boxall was commissioned in 1984 and went on to become a surface warfare officer whose time in the navy included the commander of carrier strike Group 3 aboard the USS John C Stennis. He had command of the USS Lake Erie the USS Carney and was the executive officer of the USS Hue city. He served tours as a combat systems officer aboard the USS Simpson and the USS Ramage and was a division officer on the USS Merrell and USS Kinkaid. Currently, he is serving as the director for

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