NCO Journal Podcast

The NCO Journal is a component organization of the Army University Press – the U.S. Army's premier multimedia organization focused on advancing the ideas and insights military professionals need to lead and succeed. The NCO Journal provides timely, relevant and factual information on topics about the Army and the NCO Corps to Army NCOs. The U.S. Army will face many challenges in the future, we encourage all NCOs and Soldiers to write and submit to the journal to share their hard-earned wisdom, experience, stories, and know-how for the good of the NCO Corps.

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 79 - Soldiers Take Ownership in Summits Aimed at Solution-Based Outcomes

CSM Alex Kupratty, 4th ID and Fort Carson senior enlisted leader joins the NCO Journal podcast to discuss his article based on a new program he designed to bring Soldiers in to talk about their professional issues and creative ways to solve them.

11-15
43:04

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 78 - Adapting Telework Strategies for the U.S. Army

SFC Jeremy Wally joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how his unit adapted to teleworking and what leaders need to incorporate to have a successful team in complicated situations.

09-18
23:55

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 77 - The Revised Enlisted Promotion Process

Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Kohunsky, senior enlisted advisor for Combined Arms Center - Training sits down with the NCO Journal to discuss the Army's new Digital Job Book and Small Unit Leader Tool. These new tools are revolutionizing the way leaders prepare Soldiers for the promotion board, and are required.

09-06
33:30

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 76 - A Solution to Recruiting and Retention is in the NCO Creed

1st. Sgt. Robert Leonard joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how the NCO Creed has the answers leaders need, to help recruit and retain good Soldiers in the Army.

08-02
30:55

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 75 - Female Senior NCO Presence in the Army

CSM Marisa Saucedo joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss her article, "Female Senior NCO Presence in the Army," and her deeper opinions on the subject as they relate to females in the Army, recruiting efforts, and many challenges females potentially face in the Army. With special guest CSM Tammy Everette, the commandant of NCOLCOE and the Sergeants Major Academy.

07-12
53:25

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 74 - Regaining Relevance Through Effective Writing

Sgt. Maj. David Cyr joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss the importance of reading and writing so we may learn from past leaders who paved the way before us and share our lessons learned. Based on his article, "Regaining Relevance Through Effective Writing."

06-07
28:52

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 73 - Rearview Mirror

Ret. Sgt. Maj. Wascar Diaz, Sergeants' Major Academy instructor joins the NCO Journal to talk about a topic rarely discussed, the effect moving has on Soldiers and their families when transitioning between duty stations. Based on his recent creative article, "Rearview Mirror."

05-29
26:23

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 72 - More Than Promotion Points

1st. Sgt. Wolfgang McLachlan joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss why a college education is "More Than Promotion Points," based on his recent article.

05-02
32:44

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 71 - Why You Should Reinvent the Wheel

Col. Todd Schmidt joins the NCOJ Podcast to discuss why leaders should offer new perspectives and ideas to modernize training and Soldier development, based on his recent article, "Why You Should Reinvent the Wheel."

04-29
29:14

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 70 - The Drone Patrol

NCO Journal Managing Editor Chago Zapata joins the podcast, as a guest, to discuss his new article, "The Drone Patrol." This is the first submission for the NCO Journal's new "Creative Domain" section, allowing NCOs to express their ideas and stories based on real events, books, video games, tv, and movies.

04-12
40:29

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 69 - Needs-Based Approach to Holistic Health and Fitness

WO1 Cheng Qiao Feng, a leader in the Singaporean Army chats with the NCO Journal staff about his article, “Needs-Based Approach to Holistic Health and Fitness,” on the NCO Journal Podcast.

04-01
31:05

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 68 - Shaping an NCO's Career Through Mission Command

Retired CSM Richard B. Adams Jr. chats with the NCO Journal staff about his article, “Shaping an NCO's Career Through Mission Command” on the NCO Journal Podcast.

03-25
40:06

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 67 - Resilience Through Counseling - Empowering Soldiers for Lifelong Success

Sgt. Maj Nicholas Beauchamp and Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Manuel Atencio, instructors at the Sergeants Major Academy join the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss the importance of counseling and the difference it can make for Soldiers at all levels.

03-04
44:49

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 66 - Changing the Likership Mindset

Sgt. Maj. Joseph W. Frost joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how "liked" leaders can increase their influence, trust, and positivity with their Soldiers.

02-26
27:55

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 65 - What If Soldiers Acted Their Wage?

MSG Anthony Burroughs joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss his article, "What if Soldiers Acted Their "Wage?" and how "quiet quitting" fails the Army's mission.

02-13
50:31

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 64 - The ACFT: Soldiers over Scores

Master Sgt. Jason G. Pickett and Sgt. Maj. Lisa Walker join the podcast to discuss his article, "The ACFT: Soldiers over Scores." The article discusses the idea that physical fitness scores should not be overemphasized when selecting senior leadership positions and promotions.

01-26
26:06

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 63 - Breaking the Cycle: Eradicating Toxic Leadership

The NCO Journal Team sit down with Master Sgt. Robert Mb. Flak to discuss his personal reflections and dealings with toxic leadership and how the U.S. Army can improve it's education to combat it. Based on his article, "Breaking the Cycle: Eradicating Toxic Leadership."

01-11
37:01

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 62 - Ten Things

CSM David Vowell shares "Ten Things" he wished he knew as a young SGT on the NCO Journal Podcast.

12-04
01:04:23

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 61 - Project Maximo

CSM Curry & SGT Colson discuss their article, "Project Maximo: Empowering NCOs through Health, Family and Selfcare" with the NCO Journal staff. Project Maximo is a four-week program that helps senior NCOs prioritize their health. It is a physical, mental, and spiritual 'tune-up' for senior NCOs that helps them maintain warfighting readiness.

11-21
01:02:08

NCO Journal Podcast Episode 60 - Trauma Informed Leaders

Sgt. Michael L. Sobey has a candid conversation with the NCO Journal staff, speaking about personal challenges and delving into issues associated with behavioral health. He recommends the U.S. Army institute a behavioral health golden hour mirroring physical response guidelines but for mental health, train and equip Soldiers with the knowledge and skills needed to address behavioral health issues, and restructure the behavioral health system to serve today’s Soldiers better.

11-07
57:18

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