The Cutlass Leadership Philosophy and Framework (Episode 1)
In this episode I'm taking time to explain what shapes my leadership philosophy and review the fundamental leadership and management concepts I'll use in future episodes and discussions. To learn more check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide at or watch my YouTube videos!Â
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Success is a Journey, Not a Destination! An Interview with MCPON John Hagan
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.
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When & How To Use Punishment as a Leader
How willing, able, and comfortable are you at applying pressure and imposing "cost" when the situation requires it? Navy and USCG Chiefs have been doing it for decades! Creator and host of the They Had to Go Out Podcast, USCG Chief Petty Officer Phil Null and I continue our discussion on using "carrots and sticks" as leadership tools. For additional information about this topic check out chapter six of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide.Â
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How to Use Your Writing Skills As a Leadership Tool
Writing skills are crucial to giving you and your people a professional edge. Most leaders have insights, opinions, and sound recommendations on how things are getting done and how they could be better. And they are very willing to discuss these things in small, face-to-face venues and miss the opportunity to use writing as a broader tool of influence. Join retired naval aviator and TOPGUN instructor, former chief speechwriter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis, and author of "Topgun's Top 10", Guy Snodgrass and I as we share how leaders can and should use writing as a key tool of influence.Â
For additional insights and advice on this topic, check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide. Thumbnail photo: U.S. Naval Institute.
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How to Manage Team Fatigue and Endurance
Whats your current attitude toward managing your team's fatigue and endurance? Do you take a "just suck it up" approach or do you actively work to help your team manage it and the adverse impacts fatigue can have on readiness and safety? Join award winning author Dr. John Cordle and I as we explore your role and responsibility in positively shaping this aspect of team productivity.Â
For additional insights and advice, check out the Chief Petty Officer's Guide. Other resources include the Naval Postgraduate School Crew Endurance page and the 2015 RAND study on sleep deprivation.
The Cutlass Podcast is the companion podcast to the 2nd edition of the Chief Petty Officer's Guide and the Petty Officer's Guide. Join Paul Kingsbury, retired U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief and author of these guides, and his guests to learn how you can use social science and the experience of others to improve your leadership, communication, and management skills to achieve your goals and bring out the best in your people.
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