Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to CPT Josh Bowen, an engineer officer and current student in the Eisenhower Leader Development Program. Joshua, the founder of the 3 X 5 Leadership Blog, talks to us about his experiences preparing for and serving as a Company Commander in an Engineering company. He also gives us...  read more

Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to CPT Tiara Walz, a medical services officer and graduate of the Army-Baylor program about the importance of having emotionally intelligent leaders that lead their formations according to the principles of emotional intelligence. Tiara talks about the trust that is created from leading your formation in a way...  read more

In a field otherwise centered around seriousness and a proud history of command and control, we take a look at the playful humor and leadership style of one of the Army’s most humorous and outspoken Star Wars; Angry Staff Officer. In our discussion this week, Angry Staff Officer and our hosts talk about everything from...  read more

In today’s hyperconnected world, solitude for a leader can be a luxury unless you prioritize it. In this week’s episode, we explore the concept of solitude by interviewing Army Reserve Major, Mike Erwin, co-author of the new book “Lead Yourself First.”      In this discussion, Mike dives into the inspiration for researching and writing...  read more

In this episode we provide practical tips and actionable advice for newly commissioned Lieutenants. If you are en route to your initial training course or first unit as an officer – this episode is for you!  The actions you take before you arrive are critical to your success.  You can prepare for your assignment and...  read more

This week on the Leaders Huddle Podcast we change the format to bring you another after hours episode featuring military spouses from the local area. The idea for this episode came from our own spouses wanting the opportunity to share their side of the task. As we know, the military is more than just a...  read more

Welcome back to the Leaders Huddle Podcast. This week we dive back into Part 2 of our interview with COL(R) Nate Allen and COL(R) Tony Burgess, authors of “Taking the Guidon.” This is Part 2 of the interview. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, it is available for download from our archives. In this...  read more

Today on the Leaders Huddle we speak with COL (R) Tony Burgess and COL (R) Nate Allen, Co-founders of CompanyCommand.com and PlatoonLeader.org and authors of “Taking the Guidon: Exceptional Leadership at the Company Level.” Fifteen years ago and fresh out of company command, then Captains Burgess and Allen published a book that would quickly become a must-read...  read more

Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to Nicole Alexander and Lyla Kohistany co-founders of PROMOTE, a leader development organization that aims to strengthen the United States Special Operations Command enterprise by increasing awareness of the importance of cross-gender mentoring and providing a mentorship and leadership development program for women that retains and optimizes their...  read more

Today we are bringing you a quick bonus episode on sound financial principles as a junior officer. We explore the topics of budgeting, insurance, investing, and provide an opinion on home ownership. This episode is a can’t miss for junior officers looking for a starting point for financial stability. References Mentioned: Thrift Savings Plan Website...  read more

In this week’s episode we bring back MAJ Carla Raisler and 1LT Brock Young for Part 2 of A Deep Dive into the Total Army Concept. We will discuss the challenges the Guard and Reserve components face while training for unit readiness and maintaining individual and collective competence. Our guests provide us with a unique...  read more

In this episode we feature our first interview with members of the Army National Guard/Reserve and explore the total Army Concept. In this first episode of a two part series, we discuss the challenges that Guard units face with conducting training on a condensed timeline and in a resource constrained environment. We also discuss the...  read more

In this episode we explore the tactical level of leadership by discussing the art and science of writing Platoon level Operations Orders with 1LT Luke Hutchison, a current Platoon Leader with the 4th Infantry Division. We discuss the different “styles” of OPORDs Luke presents in his article as well as the danger of solely relying...  read more

This week the Leaders Huddle welcomes back a repeat guest, COL Brian Reed, Brigade Tactical Officer, United States Corps of Cadets to lead a discussion on transitioning from Company Grade to Field Grade Assignments. In this episode, we dive deep into the expectations of Field Grade officers, the importance of establishing effective systems, and the...  read more

We bring to you an in-depth episode on how company and battalion-level leaders can skillfully incorporate the expertise of the Brigade’s Physical Therapy team to help limit injuries by identifying patterns in unit physical fitness plans. Our discussion is focused on how company and platoon-level leaders can conduct intensive physical fitness training, preventive injury measures,...  read more

In a unique opportunity to tap into the experience of our Senior Non-commissioned Officers, this episode of the Leaders Huddle Podcast includes Sergeant First Class Harlan Kefalas. SFC Kefalas has been a listener of the podcast and has devoted much of his time and efforts to the practice of leader development, both in self practice...  read more

Specifically, we are going to talk today about four major fundamentals to success that every platoon leader should consider when they are assuming responsibility for equipment from their commander. This list is not meant to be all inclusive but certainly serves as a solid starting point for those new and soon to be platoon leaders...  read more

The Army’s Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback (MSAF) is a powerful tool that is arguably underutilized. It is designed to enhance leader development for Army and Civilian leaders by providing them candid feedback on their performance and behavior from subordinates, superiors, and peers. MSAF can also provide resources for coaching to assist the leader’s developmental growth....  read more

If you’re ready to expand leader development in yourself and your organization, this podcast episode is exactly what you need. In episode 9 we discussed the benefits of mentorship in leader development, revisiting this subject we look at how we can leverage coaching as a tool for leader development. Our guest today is Major (R)...  read more

This week the Leaders Huddle takes a unique opportunity to sit down with COL Brian Reed, a former brigade commander and current brigade tactical officer at West Point. COL Reed shares with us his perspective on leadership, leader development, and what he expected of his subordinate company commanders. As company commanders our initial exposure to the...  read more

You’re a brand new Lieutenant in your first battalion and you get assigned as an Investigating Officer for a Financial Liability Investigation for Property Loss (FLIPL), what do you do!? If listening to this podcast is your first step, you’re already ahead of the game. This week we break down the basics you need to...  read more

This week on the Leaders Huddle Podcast we are joined by Captain Jake Miraldi, the host of West Point’s Modern War Institute (MWI) podcast. As West Point’s strategic warfare “think tank”, MWI’s goal is to research, educate, and integrate recent and on-going conflict in order to prepare future leaders for the complexity of future war....  read more

Non-commissioned officers are the backbone of the Army. They serve as primary trainers, advisors, and enforcers. The relationship between the officer and their NCO counterpart is critical to empowering subordinates, building cohesion, and creating effective teams. Our discussion today is with Sergeant Major Stanley Hood. SGM Hood has served the Army for over 28 years....  read more

This bonus episode features a group interview of an incredible list of accomplished military writers and bloggers. Our guests include: 1) Jessica Scott, an Active duty Army officer and USA Today Bestselling author of the Homefront & Coming Home series. She’s also written for PBS Point of View on Women and War as well as for...  read more

If you’ve spent more than a week in the Army, you know we “train as [we] will fight.” What is often overlooked in this training philosophy is physical fitness. Our guest today on the Leaders Huddle podcast, Captain Tony Soika, holds a B.S and M.S in exercise science and is an instructor in the Department...  read more