Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman #3 served 37 years in the United States Army and achieved things that are beyond description.  SEAC Troxell has a combat jump, achieved the pay grade of E-9 and the rank of SEAC, and has continued to lead hard with his nearly 4 decades of experience at all levels of the military.  In this conversation, he shares his experiences in combat during Operation Just Cause and Desert Storm, highlighting the need for aggressive decision-making and a focus on excellence. SEAC Troxell emphasizes the importance of solid leadership and the development of a strive-for-excellence mentality. He also addresses the challenges facing the military today, including prioritizing combat readiness and instilling a sense of pride and ownership in the force.  He discusses the importance of building self-discipline and ownership in the military. He emphasizes the need for leaders to instill a healthy fear and respect in their subordinates rather than relying on punishment.  SEAC Troxell also highlights the lack of leaders who demonstrate excellence and strive for continuous improvement. He advocates for improving professional military education (PME) to focus on combat scenarios and building the best version of each service member. Troxell stresses the importance of understanding global threats and the need for credible deterrence. He encourages individuals to dream big, set attainable goals, visualize success, and enjoy the journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Joining the Military and Early Career 10:08 Combat Experience in Just Cause 19:40 Desert Storm and Striving for Excellence 25:24 Desire for More Responsibility and Strategic Leadership 33:33 The Importance of Aggressive Decision-Making 39:20 The Need for a Focus on Combat and Discipline 46:04 Good Order and Discipline 48:01 Building Self-Discipline and Ownership 49:00 Instilling Healthy Fear and Respect 49:29 Lack of Leaders Demonstrating Excellence 50:27 The Challenge of Leadership 52:22 The Need for Mentors and Role Models 53:50 Improving Professional Military Education (PME) 54:19 Distracted Focus on Diversity and Inclusion 56:14 Understanding Global Threats 57:40 Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios 58:37 The Importance of Deterrence 01:00:01 Effective Messaging and Consequence 01:01:24 The Rewards of Military Service 01:05:10 Co Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready Alpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Dread River - Promo Code: ONESREADY Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10 Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Trench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not consti...