Passing The Torch

****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.  ****NOTE: This episode was recorded on another podcast by same host. The new Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/Retired Air Force Chief of Staff, General John P. Jumper, provides thoughts on mentorship and leadership. Mr. Jumper served in the military for 39 years and gained plenty of knowledge along the way. Like a true mentor, he shares that knowledge to carry on the Air Force Legacy. For more information, please see his bio: http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/Article/104697/general-john-p-jumper/Topics include:- Advancement of technology- Leaders leveraging social media to their advantage- Working twice as hard today to develop leadership skills- SNCOs having face-to-face contact- What his leadership approach would be in current Air Force- People confusing mentorship with sponsorshipConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Host Martin Foster provides quick overview on intent of the show and what listeners can expect. More info: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.  **** Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ Former 480th ISRW Command Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) John Thompson joins Passing The Torch podcast to discuss following topics:  - 1:50ish What is something leaders can do to stay in touch with the ground truth? - 3:32 Engaging in Social Media - 5:28 How can you get people in leadership positions to think of people first and always? -Key to using social media in a way that engages the younger military force - 21:00 CMSAF Wright being an inspirational leader and being relatable NOTES: Book referenced at 28:20 is "Gen Z Effect"Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.  **** Chief Master Sergeant David Staton, Retired, is the former Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air Education and Training Command.  His other leadership roles in the military included Command Chief of Second of Air Force, First Sergeant, and Military Training Instructor.  Chief Staton served in the Air Force for nearly 30 years and knows a thing or two about leading. 00:30 Intro 1:40 Trying to be successful as a leader 3:23 Importance of being approachable 4:48 Making of a great mentor 6:00 Everything you say and do has the potential to really help someone with you even knowing 7:45 Funny story about random encounter 9:40 Lt Col Mark Schwalm 10:50 The more responsibility given, the more that is expected from you 12:05 Balancing needs of the organization with needs of the junior ranking 13:00 Do not forget where you came from 16:22 Leading people versus building leaders 17:40 Who mentors Command Chiefs? 18:58 Peer mentorship 20:30 Getting mentored by junior enlisted 21:30 Trying new things in order to grow 23:24 Failure setting you up for later success and personal story 29:54 Personal message on giant billboardConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.**** Todd Davis is the author of Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work. He has over 30 years’ experience in human resources and is currently the Chief People Officer for FranklinCovey.  He is also a co-author of Talent Unleashed: 3 Leadership Conversations to Ignite the Unlimited Potential in People. Todd has a passion for developing others and helping people to succeed at things they didn't think they could achieve. In this podcast he talks about the common relationship pitfalls and gives tips that will help people at any stage of their career, in any industry.  He explains 4 of the 15 practices from his book, looks at the importance of listening and talks about what questions leaders should be asking people to get the best from them. Show Notes:  Todd talks about his career and experience in building relationships (02:30) How Todd got a passion for helping people with relationships (03:10) What Todd's mentors and leaders have given him (06:29) The problem with trying to fix other people and the importance of working on yourself (08:50) Todd explains practice 1 from his book  – wear glasses that work (12:17) Practice 2 – carry your own weather (15:15) The importance of humility and how it is a strength (16:53) Todd talks about failure and the importance of leaning from it (17:57) What Todd looks for in leaders and the importance of credibility (21:24) Has social media changed Todd's approach? (24:02) When using email can be an advantage (25:51) The importance of listening and taking the time to understand (27:05) Working with people who find communication difficult (31:08) Why some people think it isn't important to focus on relationships (34:11) The biggest mistakes people make when trying to build relationships (35:28) How leaders can get the best from people (37:42) What makes FrnaklinCovey different (41:42) What Todd would put on a billboard (43:32) Links 1. Gallup strength finder: https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/ 2. No Exit by Jean Paul Satre: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Other-Plays-Vintage-International/dp/0679725164/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1520951877&sr=1-2&keywords=no+exit+jean-paul+sartre BIO: TODD DAVIS LINK https://getbetterbook.com/about.html#biography Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Liz Bentley – How Leaders can evolve and grow Liz Bentley is the founder and president of Liz Bentley Associates, a leadership consulting firm. She uses her background as a psychology major, competitive athlete and her 10-year’s experience working in the corporate world to help executives become Olympians. She is fascinated by human behavior and what makes people tick.  In this podcast she talks about the importance of play, the traits that is most important for leaders to have and how failure is an important part of being a leader.  Show Notes: How Liz uses play to balance life and work (00:00) How her kids encourage this playfulness in her life (02:05) How travelling fits into her life and what she has learned (02:59) What knowledge does Liz gains from the people she meets (03:54)? The importance for leaders to be evolving and growing (05:24) How self-awareness and resilience can be the most important traits for leaders (08:14) How failure has helped her to become a better leader (12:08) The 3 things that sets her business apart from other consulting firms (16:13) The importance of treating every one of her clients individually (19:20) How Liz reinvented herself and bought different parts of herself into her business (19:56) How she found her calling for this line of work (20:57) What drives her to do the work she does (22:23) How Liz would describe her leadership philosophy (24:08) The struggles leaders can have with teams and the keys to building team cohesion (26:20) What Liz would put on a billboard (28:42) Links: http://www.lizbentley.com/ BIO: LIZ BENTLEY LINK: http://www.lizbentley.com/our-team/liz-bentley Quotes: We cannot stop the evolution of life. Our choice is to evolve with it, which feels great and when we fight it, it's fruitless. By knowing who we are, we know how to grow our business, we know how to create a culture. If we're evolving ourselves, everyone around us is growing too. You can't be a great leader without failing. In order to lead you have to take risks. Failure is critical to growing confidence. More about guest: Liz Bentley is a sought after executive coach, leadership consultant and career development expert. As President of Liz Bentley Associates, Bentley and her leadership development consulting firm offer leadership seminars, team coaching, sales boot camps, retreats, and facilitation to both individuals and corporations.   Through her work with a variety of clients, and her personal background, Bentley provides great insight into workplace/employment trends; the power of mindset in careers; tips for improving personal performance; navigating corporate culture; effective leadership Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Benjamin Hardy is Medium.com’s number one writer, a PhD candidate at Clemson University and the author of Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success. In his book, Benjamin addresses the concept willpower is nothing more than a dangerous fad that is bound to lead to failure. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation and entrepreneurship. Benjamin has been featured on Forbes, Huffington Post and Business Insider, just to name a few.In this podcast Benjamin discusses the importance of failure, how people are impacted by their surroundings and environment, determining factors of success and why willpower doesn’t work.Show Notes:Benefits of failure (1:52)Failures that set you up for success (3:00)There’s a difference between having a large email list and having a loyal following (3:35)How people can surround themselves with people and things that help them reach their goals (4:33)The power of subconscious behavior (6:00)How people are reactively becoming the product of a destructive environment (7:05)Creating an environment that facilitates your goals and aligns with the person you want to become (7:20)Why willpower isn’t a good way to solve problems (8:00)Determining factors in who you are, who you become and the decisions you make (9:01)Changes people can make to invest in themselves and upgrade their environment (11:40)The difference between entrepreneurs and “wanna be” entrepreneurs (14:48)Trends of unsuccessful leaders (18:40)Becoming a mentor, motivator and source of inspiration (25:28)Thinking at scale (27:40)Being changed by your experiences (29:00)What Benjamin would put on a billboard (29:45)Links:Connect with the Passing the Torch podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torchfosterIG: https://www.instagram.com/torchmartin/ Website: https://www.passingthetorchpod.com/Connect with Ben Hardy:Benjaminhardy.comQuotes:You get in life what you are willing to tolerate. If people treat you poorly, it’s because you tolerate that.Once you start investing money in yourself, you start creating your subconscious beliefs about what you can have.There’s no way you can will your way out of something.Leadership in general is not something you can rush through.One of the best ways to learn is to teach.   Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.**** Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force-Attitude Reflects Leadership Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force (CMSAF), Kaleth Wright, is the 18th and current CMSAF. Though Chief Wright’s judgment in football teams may be unfortunate, the loyalty he shows to the Dallas Cowboys echoes his commitment to the Airmen under his command and his desire to see them thrive. Chief Wright would be the first to tell you that behind his successful career, stand a series of failures that propelled him to persevere, develop the compassion, and sincerity that allow him to represent the highest enlisted level of leadership in the US Air Force today. CMSAF Wright has not forgotten where he came from.  As a result, CMSAF Wright has applied the mentorship he received along the way by utilizing emotional intelligence and wisdom to lead. He aims to develop relationships with the Airmen under his authority by taking an interest in their lives.  This ACTION STYLE of leadership is only possible when a leader is willing to have a positive influence and talk with those under their guidance. Chief Wright naturally sees the good in people and has repeatedly seen the mutual benefit in investing in them to help them achieve their goals. The leader sets the tone for his people, and as the classic movie “Remember the Titans” so wisely put it: Attitude reflects leadership. Chief Wright is a lifelong learner and is committed to deliberate personal development in a number of ways.  Examples include reading a couple of books a week and listening to podcasts during his work commute. His current top three book recommendations are: (1) “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, (2) “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway, and (3) “As A Man Thinketh” by James Allen. Show Notes: Thoughts on “Enlisted Jesus” Moniker (03:30) Using social media as vehicle for transparency (04:30) Advice to leaders wanting to leverage social media to connect How to build an effective relationship with someone who wants to be isolated (05:40) What leaders can do to stay in touch with ground truth (07:15) Positive attitude and influence Best conversations leaders can have to unleash the potential in their people (10:50) Person that inspired Chief Wright and ignited his charge (15:20) Unusual successful habits Chief Wright has Book recommendations (17:40) Personal philosophy and Failing forward (20:30) How past failure helped him in the future (21:44) Why he believes in others (23:20) If Chief Wright had a billboard, the message he would want on it (24:24) Links: CConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Lior Arussy - Change, drive it or be driven by it One of the world’s leading authorities on customer experience, Lior Arussy is an experienced change practitioner, success accelerator, corporate culture expert, and founder of design and transformation firm Strativity Group. Called “a triple threat of transformation” by co-founder and founding editor of Fast Company William Taylor, Arussy is a unique, critical, global voice helping people worldwide achieve ultimate success. In his newest book, Next is Now: 5 Steps for Embracing Change - Building a Business that Thrives into the Future  Arussy provides expertise, insights and actionable tools to empower individuals and business leaders to embrace change and build careers/companies that thrive both now and in the future. In this episode Lior shares tips for transformation and change. Learn more about Lior’s book as well as tools to accelerate change and promote change resilience. Show Notes:  What Lior is about (4:10) Debunking Lior’s job title (7:18) Mobilizing people to get them where they want to be (9:55) Intrinsic motivated (12:50) Negative trends in large companies (13:40) Predictability and consistency (15:40) Losing relevancy in the market place (16:30) Lior’s book Next Is Now (17:23) Own change, don’t be owned by change (17:40) Root causes of failure (18:35) Developing change resilience (20:00) People aren’t the tools; the tools are there to help them and accelerate change (23:30) Filter the change that is relevant to you (26:15) Looking at change as available tools to accelerate your core cause (26:45) Tips and guidance for leaders to promote change resilience (36:00) People follow actions not just words (37:40) Own the conversation (38:00) What Lior Arussy would be on a billboard (42:20) Links: Connect with the Passing the Torch podcast: --->LIKE & SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ --->SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passing-the-torch/id1338122884?mt=2 Connect with Lior Arussy:  Book:  Next is Now: 5 Steps for Embracing Change - Building a Business that Thrives into the Future Website: https://strativity.com/who-we-are/ Twitter: Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Melissa Stockwell-Choose Your Own StoryFreedom comes at a price.  War is known to cause physical wounds.  Something that might be slightly overlooked are other wounds.  For example, emotional, mental and other forms of invisible wounds. In 2004, Melissa lost her left leg to a roadside bomb in Iraq, and her life was forever changed. After being medically retired from the Army in April 2005 with a Purple Heart and bronze star, all the hard work began. She found support with her Chicago-based paratriathlon club, Dare2Tri. Melissa is the first American woman to lose a limb in active combat and also competed in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.Since 2008, her primary focus has been firmly placed on the sport of Paratriathlon. Melissa has competed all around the world and has stood on top of many podiums, and is a three times World Champion. In 2016, Paratriathlon made its debut at the Paralympic Games and Melissa raced her way to bronze as part of a USA team and in 2017 Melissa went on to secure a silver medal at the Sarasota ITU Paratriathlon World Cup.Melissa has not let anything stop her and continues to inspire others.  Since 2004, Melissa has become a War Veteran · 3x World Champion - 2x Paralympian · Bronze Medalist · Triathlon Coach · Dare2tri Co-Founder · Motivational Speaker - First female amputee of Iraq - Mother · Patriot.Show Notes:Balancing family life (0:54)Speaking at CIA Headquarters (03:35)Life before the military (04:38)Why Melissa chose Army over any other service (05:40)Her reaction to 9/11 (06:00)Fateful day in her life- 13 April 2004 (06:55)Why she felt lucky when arriving to Walter Reed (10:40)Defining the word perspective (11:50)What society can do to help heal invisible wounds (13:48)Starting life after 2004 (16:54)Turing personal tragedy into triumph (17:20)Perception about Paralympians (21:39)Awkward questions Melissa receives about her leg and funny stories (23:23)Movie title about her life (27:05)Links:Connect with the Passing the Torch podcast:---> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/---> SUBSCRIBE on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passing-the-torch/id1338122884?mt=2Connect with Melissa Stockwell:Website: http://melissastockwell.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MStockwell01/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mstockwell01/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/MStockwell01?ref_src=twsrc%5EgoogleConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Celeste Headlee-How to have a good conversation One of the many advantages of social media is that it connects the world.  However, in a world where everyone is accessible, why are people so isolated and afraid to talk? Communication and Human Nature Expert, Award-winning journalist, and Author Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist, professional speaker and author of Heard Mentality and We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter.  In her 20-year career in public radio, she has been the Executive Producer of On Second Thought at Georgia Public Radio and anchored programs including Tell Me More, Talk of the Nation, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition.  She also served as co-host of the national morning news show, The Takeaway, from PRI and WNYC, and anchored presidential coverage in 2012 for PBS World Channel.  Celeste’s TEDx Talk sharing 10 ways to have a better conversation has over 15 million total views to date.   As an NPR host and journalist, Celeste has interviewed hundreds of people from all walks of life.  Through her work, she has learned the true power of conversation and its ability to both bridge gaps or deepen wounds.  In a time when conversations are often minimized to a few words in a text message and lack of meaningful communication and dialogue abounds, Celeste sheds a much-needed light on the lost and essential art of conversation.  Celeste is an expert in human nature, reclaiming common humanity and finding well-being and frequently provides insight and commentary on what is good for all humans and what is bad for us, focusing the best research in neuro and social science to increase understanding of how we relate with one another and can work together in beneficial ways in our workplaces, neighborhoods, communities and homes.  As a mixed race journalist of black and Jewish descent, Celeste also speaks candidly about how to converse on race and other difficult subjects.  Celeste serves as an advisory board member for Procon.org and is an official spokeswoman for Plenty of Fish.  Her work and insights have been featured on TODAY, Psychology Today, Inc., NPR, Time, Essence, Elle, BuzzFeed, Salon, Parade, and many more.  She lives in Washington, D.C.  Links: Connect with the Passing the Torch podcast: ---à Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ ---à SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passing-the-torch/id1338122884?mt=2 Connect with Celeste Headlee Website: https://www.celestConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Heath Trepanier- Resilience is making mistakes and coming back from them In January of 2017, US Air Force Technical Sergeant Heath Trepanier (“Trep”) was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer when a cantaloupe-sized tumor was found in his abdomen. He continues to exceed the doctors’ expectations and was recently able to travel to Hawaii for an Air Force Wounded Warrior event. Trep has a very realistic, but optimistic outlook on his life.  His illness has provided him with a new perspective of life and taught him to be resilient. Rather than taking things for granted, he is now more intentional about leaning into his family, friends, and faith for the support he needs as he approaches each new challenge with the intention to learn from it and make the best of what is presented to him. Recognizing that everyone has their own struggles, he encourages everyone listening to be the best they can be, lead by example, and follow through on the goals they set. Trep emphasizes the importance of being involved in a community and having friends to hold you accountable and encourage you to carry on. Show Notes: Trep discusses overcoming challenges and what resilience means to him (3:33) Important skills that will help you face hardship (6:01) How the Air Force Wounded Warrior project has helped Trep (8:30) The benefits of lessons from his childhood in developing mental toughness (10:28) Trep’s words of encouragement to a teammate after their basketball game (13:00) What perseverance looks like when lived out (14:54) Other wounds that veterans deal with but society doesn’t understand (16:00) How Trep has turned trial into triumph (17:43) What Trep’s billboard would say (22:09) Links: Connect with the Passing the Torch podcast: ---> LIKE & SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ ---> SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passing-the-torch/id1338122884?mt=2 Connect with Air Force Wounded Warrior: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceWoundedWarrior/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afw2/ Website: https://www.woundedwarrior.af.mil/ Quotes: “Cancer is battling with me.” “Resilience is making mistakes and coming back from them.” “Go into it with an open mindset and be thankful for what you’ve got.” “Leaders have a way of pushing others to be better.” “The people I have met along thConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

In this impromptu episode, I speak with Mr. B.J. Lange, actor, comedian, acting teacher, and comedy coach for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program. Here’s some of the wisdom BJ Lange shared; His journey as a temporarily medically retired Air Force Reservist...after joining the Air Force Reserve at the age of 35 What he’s learned after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer for the second city How he is using improv to take a different perspective on cancer The physical and mental struggles of cancer that he deals with…and how he deals with it How he’s coming to terms with this new chapter in his legacy Moments You Don’t Want to Miss [3:08] B.J. explains his unusual entry into the military [5:21] Reflecting back on his journey through cancer [8:00] How did comedy help him process cancer? [10:50} Does it take something like a cancer diagnosis to make us wake up? [11:50] Acting-B.J.’s one true career love [15:09] Cracking jokes while puking in the toilet-B.J.’s unique approach to deal with cancer using humor [20:54] Why healing from cancer is more than getting into remission [22:04] I’m still learning my new normal [22:10] You are not broken, you’re redesigned” [25:00] The invisible wounds & resiliency [29:14} If you could have a billboard, what would it say? Key Quotes from guest BJ Lange (About his acting career) “I’m just a broke actor following my heart” (About testicular cancer) “Let me be clear to your listeners…Just because, I’m a 2x cancer survivor, that does not mean that I’m a flatbagger. I still one lefty. I’m holding out for the hero. {About his legacy) “I’ve always enjoyed being a source of inspiration. That is what drives me in my life and everything that I do.” About Our Guest B.J. Lange is an actor, comedian, TV host, comedian, acting teacher, temporarily retired Air Force Medic, comedy coach for Air Force Wounded Warrior Program and for improv instructor for veterans at 2ndCity, and 2x cancer survivor. He currently lives in Los Angeles and is currently in remission. Learn more about and get in touch B.J. Lange on IMDB BJ Lange on Twitter BJ Lange on Instagram B.J. Lange on LinkedIn Additional Links Air Force Invisible Wounds Initiative Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Testicular Cancer SociConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Bio:  Warren Triche is a Senior Enlisted military leader who manages a large organization.  In this episode he shares lessons learned from past experiences throughout his career and how to move forward. Show Notes: Opening 0:00 Podcasting as form of mentorship 1:07 Leadership mindset and techniques that have changed since 1995 2:45 Struggle of being a leader and facing challenges today versus the past 5:40 Leaders leveraging social media 8:48 Effective leadership techniques that have stood the test of time 12:15 Being open, approachable, perception, and body language 16:30 Leaders being afraid, not self-aware, and talking about their failures 21:45 Vulnerability as a tool to establish more meaningful relationships 24:25 Personal story about past failure that set him up for later success 25:10 Potential of Chief Triche podcast #TricheDish 37:00 Message on a billboard 38:00 Links: Connect with the Passing the Torch podcast: ---> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ ---> SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passing-the-torch/id1338122884?mt=2              Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Thomas Case is a TWO-time recipient of the Silver Star.  This award is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. It is awarded for gallantry in action.    SOURCE: https://valor.defense.gov/Description-of-Awards/ More about guest can be found here: https://www.stripes.com/news/air-controller-becomes-just-3rd-airman-to-earn-2nd-silver-star-1.314233 https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/554378/tacp-receives-second-silver-star-medal/ https://www.airforcetimes.com/education-transition/jobs/2014/11/13/tacp-airman-joins-ranks-of-military-s-most-decorated/ Links: Connect with the Passing the Torch podcast: --->Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ ---> SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passing-the-torch/id1338122884?mt=2Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

As the Captain of a nuclear submarine, David Marquet created Intent-based Leadership. He is a nationally recognized speaker and authored the Amazon bestseller Turn the Ship Around. Overcoming the obstacle that restricts leaders from admitting that they don’t know something can be very difficult. David attributes this to leaders often thinking that leadership is a theoretical skill and provides a comparison that simplifies the type of skill that it really is.  People learn more from failure than they do from success. David shares some of the failures that have shaped him into who he is today and reflects on what he learned from them. We also hear about the two types of ego that are competing inside of us whenever we are put under pressure. BIO:  David Marquet (MAR-KAY) was assigned to command the nuclear powered submarine USS Santa Fe, then ranked last in retention and operational standing. He “turned his ship around” by treating the crew as leaders, not followers, and giving control, not taking control. This revolutionary approach not only took the Santa Fe from “worst to first” in the rankings, but also created more subsequent leaders than any other submarine. Stephen R. Covey called the Santa Fe “the most empowering organization [he’d] ever seen” and wrote about Captain Marquet’s leadership practices in his book, The 8th Habit.  Captain Marquet is the author of Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders. Fortune magazine named it the #1 must-read business book of the year, and USA Today listed it as one of the top 12 business books of all time.  David Marquet is here today to deliver the powerful message that in highly effective organizations, leadership is not for the select few at the top; he will tell you how he and the crew of Santa Fe developed a way to create leaders at every level.  More about guest can be found here: Website: https://www.davidmarquet.com YouTube: Leadership Nudges-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM6PvFiH_weNCMCnFynTNdg Even More about the guest:  Student of leadership and organizational design, former nuclear submarine commander, Author of Amazon #1 Best Seller: Turn the Ship Around! And The Turn the Ship Around! Workbook, and one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers for 2018.  David Marquet imagines a work place where everyone engages and contributes their full intellectual capacityConnect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

BIO:  Shannon Corbeil is a writer and actor most recently known for her work as ‘Officer Sheff’ on ABC’s The Rookie and ‘Ensign Tripp’ on CBS’s SEAL Team. A U.S. Air Force veteran, she served as an Intelligence Officer in South Korea and the National Security Agency. She has extensive experience writing and producing military stories. She has written and hosted hundreds of informational videos about military trivia with bylines on We Are The Mighty, Business Insider, and Military.com. After her military service, Shannon taught yoga and pole dance as she returned home to Los Angeles to pursue her professional career in the entertainment industry.   Shannon recently performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. with Diavolo: Architecture in Motion and completed a year-long screenwriting program at the Writers Guild Foundation. She is an ambassador for the non-profit organization Pin-Ups for Vets which raises money to help hospitalized veterans. More about guest can be found here: Website: https://www.shannoncorbeil.com/about Links: Connect with the Passing the Torch podcast: ---> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ ---> SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passing-the-torch/id1338122884?mt=2Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Andrew Fingall is known by many things to many people: Father, Husband, Brother, Son, Friend, Leader, Mentor, Coach...the list could go on. For anyone that ever crosses paths with Andrew, one common term that everyone comes away with is Amazing! From working in the New York/New Jersey area during 9/11, to playing professional basketball overseas, Andrew has had an amazing journey thus far. As a result, the trial and tribulations have shaped who is he today. Links: Connect with the Passing the Torch podcast: ---> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ ---> SUBSCRIBE on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passing-the-torch/id1338122884?mt=2Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Jon is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He’s a Naval Academy graduate and has his masters in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama. Jon brings mindfulness and meditation to high-performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity. Since ending his 24-year military career in June 2020, Jon is now dedicated to spreading the practices of meditation and mindfulness to help others live happier and more fulfilling lives. One of the way he accomplishes is through a podcast he co-hosts titled “Men Talking Mindfulness”.SHOW NOTES:IntroStory behind the Chemistry Table ShirtGetting Started with Men Talking Mindfulness AND what happens when you get a retired Navy SEAL commander and a hippie meditation teacher together to talk about mindfulnessHow did Mindfulness enter Jon’s life, thoughts on the phrase Toxic Masculinity and the misuse of the termIf mindfulness and meditation came into Jon’s life earlier in his career, how differently it would have shaped him. Also, how fatherhood changed his mentalityThrough all the trials and tribulations over the years, what Jon has learned about fear and anxietyTips for people that do not feel focused and are overwhelmedThoughts and beliefs Jon has changed his mind on over the yearsWhen depicting an image of leadership, who or what comes to mindHaving compassion and helping you win as a leaderVulnerability being more accepted as a strengthWho would play Jon in a movie and the celebrity he gets mistaken forJon's Billboard Leadership messageFunny story about The RockMore info about the guest:Connect with Jon on his LinkedInEmail:  jon@mentalkingmindfulness.comWebsite: https://macaskillconsulting.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulfrogman/Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure

Summary: On this episode of Passing the Torch, Host Martin Foster introduces someone who understands deeply that we ignore history at our peril - Matt Ziemann, which is why the conversation in this episode of Passing the Torch is so robust. A love of history cultivated early in his life has been a guiding light throughout a remarkable career. The discussion touches on the many ways in which history gives context and how understanding decision-making from an experiential point of view can completely change the way we judge others. Enjoy this fun conversation, which includes everything from interesting fun facts about the Battle of Britain to what combo of historical figures would make for the best dinner party. You’ll also find out what popular adventure character (Hint: Indy, for short) might make the best model on which to base Matt’s life story! Key Takeaways: The big picture: Belief that history is important to good leadership and decision-making Person in history who was inspiring Sharing a simple, guiding truth: We can choose to learn from our own mistakes or learn from what others can teach us through experiences they’ve already had. History provides a template for the many ways in which human decision-making and motivation intersect. A project interviewing legendary pilots as a kid gave Matt a window into the humanity and tactical brilliance behind the airmen he idolized.  Realizing that everyone has a story set Matt on the path uncovering the real story behind notable aviation figures, starting with Robin Olds, a Vietnam era “triple ace” fighter pilot who agreed to be interviewed as did many others. Thoughts about two historical figures whose critical decisions were made based on a depth of knowledge about mistakes made in the past: Dwight D. Eisenhower and Robin Olds. Both were committed historians with a tremendous grasp of military campaigns through the ages. If Matt could time travel back to witness any moment in all of history he would be most interested to witness the crucifixion of Jesus; in terms of air power history, he would most like to revisit the Battle of Britain.  Significance of the Battle of Britain and how it’s relevant to modern air campaigns. Three dinner guests from all of history:  Jesus Christ Dwight D. Eisenhower Robin Olds A deeper dive into exactly why learning about past failures is so important to progressing with wisdom through current events. Hindsight is 20/20 so you can’t judge people for making choices based on their limited experience and information they had at the time. Pearl Harbor is an example of how easy it is to misinterpret what’s on the horizon.Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 28: Purple Heart Recipient CMSgt Ben Seekell – Your Capacity is Limitless Episode 31: Todd Henry – Choose To Be Brave Episode 35: Brook Cupps – Shaping Leaders On and Off The Court Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure