Damo is joined by published author, business owner, podcast host, and active-duty Command Master Chief, Armon Owens. They discuss “imposter syndrome” and what would give someone the audacity to write a book. They talk about being comfortable in your skin and using your unique abilities to stand out and be remembered. What does Big Boi and Andre 3000 have to do with all of this? What motivated Armon to join the Navy back in the late 90s? They discuss Armon’s book “The Fight to Lead” and why it’s important to have military-centric books about leadership. What happens when your Executive Officer disgustedly tells you that you will not succeed at your first command? What’s the most effective way to respond to negativity? Sometimes mentors can creep up on you unexpectedly. What’s the significance of planting the right vs the wrong seed early on in a Sailor’s Career? How do you structure a book? How do you even start it? What goes into the research of writing a book? Do you choose your audiobook narrator? Armon discussed his latest venture, a podcast named “Leadership State of Mind” and what motivated him and his co-host Anthony Amato to get started. Damo discusses his issue with being an association president. He also talks about the power of having a strong support system willing to check on you when you need it. CMDCM Owens once had to replace a Chief who was fired. At this time he was a Second Class Petty Officer. Damo asks him about the experience of being placed in this role. Armon gives his quick Father’s Day thoughts and speaks on life in Japan. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.

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Keep up with Armon Owens and the Leadership State of Mind podcast:

Leadership State of Mind Podcast (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEtWBMquCyU&ab_channel=AnthonyAmato%26ArmonOwens

Leadership State of Mind (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/leadership_state_of_mind/

Armon Owen (Personal Insagram): https://www.instagram.com/aokingdom1/

The Fight to Lead (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Lead-Overcome-Battle-Highest/dp/B0BYR88V6L

This Episode contains excerpts from:

Pop The Balloon or Find Love (Hosted by Arlette Amuli - Youtube)

6:16 in L.A. (Kendrick Lamar - PG Lang)

7PM in Brooklyn (Hosted by Carmelo Anthony & the Kid Mero)

Ms. Rachel (NYU Commencement Speech)

Additional Credits:

PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0