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1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentRelationships Revisited - Selfless Leaders Wanted: No Reset Button for Real Relationships - CHART Ep 327Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you. A leadership crisis is unfolding across America, and at its heart lies our collective inability to form and maintain meaningful relationships. In this raw, unscripted conversation, John Ballinger and Douglas Ford revisit the foundational element of leadership: relationship-building in an increasingly disconnected world.After recent reflection, John introduces a troubling concept that perfectly captures our current predicament: "portable relationships." We've become a society that treats connections as disposable—unfriending with a click, dropping relationships when they become challenging, and substituting digital in...
2025-09-2438 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentBouncing Back: The Art of Resilient Leadership - CHART - EP 326Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you. Resilience is a critical component of leadership, defined as the ability to adapt to stressors while maintaining psychological well-being in the face of adversity. John and Douglas discuss practical approaches to developing this essential leadership quality in today's challenging environment.• Leaders across America are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and emotional depletion• 50% of parents now financially support adult children over 18, spending an average of $1,500 monthly• Ineffective coping with high-pressure situations damages trust and increases organizational instability• Learning to be comfo...
2025-09-1035 min
During the Break with Clint PowellJosh Roe and John Ballinger: The Power Behind Getting Veterans to Share Their Stories, Being Kind, Leadership, Wearing Masks, and MUCH MORE!Oath and Pledge Share! Josh Roe and John Ballinger: The Power Behind Getting Veterans to Share Their Stories, Being Kind, Leadership, Wearing Masks, and MUCH MORE! THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CONVERSATIONS SO FAR!
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?! Co-hosted by Eric Buchanan - Navy...
2025-08-211h 10
Oath and PledgeJosh Roe and John Ballinger: The Power Behind Getting Veterans to Share Their Stories, Leadership, Wearing Masks, and MUCH MORE!Josh Roe and John Ballinger: The Power Behind Getting Veterans to Share Their Stories, Being Kind, Leadership, Wearing Masks, and MUCH MORE! THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CONVERSATIONS SO FAR!
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?! Co-hosted by Eric Buchanan - Navy / Josh Roe - Marines...
2025-08-211h 101st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentHuman Capital: The Key to Team Success - C.H.A.R.T - EP 316Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-07-0226 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentHuman Resources - Not the Department - CHART Ep 315Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-06-1935 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentIt is Just Human Nature - C.H.A.R.T. - Ep 314Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-06-1132 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentThe Origin Story Revisited - Ep 313Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you. Welcome to the origin story of 1st Lead U, where hosts John Ballinger and Douglas Ford explore why America faces a leadership crisis and how personal development creates the foundation for professional success. This encore presentation revisits the podcast's founding philosophy: before you can effectively lead others, you must first lead yourself.The statistics tell a troubling tale. Companies invested $93.6 billion in professional development in 2012, yet that figure has declined to $82.5 billion by 2020. Meanwhile, phenomena like the Great Resignation and Quiet...
2025-06-0431 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentWe are Human - CHART - Ep 312Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you. Leadership starts with acknowledging the humanity in ourselves and others. True leaders understand that respecting people as individuals with unique needs, challenges, and strengths creates stronger organizations.• The four H's of leadership: human, human nature, human resources, and human capital• One in four people have already left their positions, with another 50% projected to leave due to lack of development• People don't leave bad jobs, they leave bad managers who don't see them as individuals• Leaders must understand five key soci...
2025-05-2835 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentAn Interview with Sam Guthrie: A Lifetime of Leadership - Ep 311Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-05-211h 071st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentThe Counselor - Demonstrating Care and Concern as you CHART a new path to Leadership - Ep 310Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-05-1435 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentCommander: CHARTing a New Path to Leadership - Ep 309Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-05-0733 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentClint Powell: Comfort is the Enemy of Growth - Ep 308Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you. Discipline doesn't come naturally. In our fast-paced lives, we rarely pause to create intentional disciplines for ourselves—especially when comfort feels so appealing. But as entrepreneur and professional podcaster Clint Powell reveals in this thought-provoking conversation, "Comfort is the enemy of growth."Drawing from his experiences as a business coach, podcast producer, and former rugby player, Powell shares profound insights about the leadership crisis facing America today. He challenges conventional thinking about what makes effective leaders, noting how COVID-19 exposed which le...
2025-04-2341 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentThe Cop: Balancing Authority and Leadership - CHART - Ep 307Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you. The second episode in our CHARTing a New Path to Leadership series explores the "Cop" role – one of our four essential C's of leadership alongside Coach, Commander, and Counselor.The misuse of authority is one of leadership's most destructive pitfalls. In this revealing episode of 1st Lead U, John Ballinger and Douglas Ford tackle the "Cop" leadership style. • Leaders who over use the "cop mentality" often create fear instead of respect• A balanced cop role means ensuring accountability and uph...
2025-04-1625 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentCoaching Your Team to Success: CHARTing Potential Through Strategic Leadership - Ep. 306Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-04-0932 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentUnlocking Leadership Potential Through JournalingText us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-04-0231 min
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2025-04-0147 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentThree Experts Discuss Why Your Brain is the Most Powerful Leadership Tool You'll Ever Have - Ep 304Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you. This week we speak with two former guests as they sit down with John and Douglas to discuss the multi-faceted approach to helping individuals reach their full potential, through different treatments and training that can elevate their cognitive skill, reawaken neural pathways, and develop leadership abilities that tap into a new level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. The efficient and effective functioning of the brain is foundational to leadership excellence, requiring intentional development through a three-tiered approach: neurological optimization, cognitive training, a...
2025-03-2649 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentThink Better, Lead Better: The Science of Cognitive Skills Training - With Michelle Hecker Davis of Learning RXText us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you. Neuroplasticity isn't just a scientific buzzword—it's the key to unlocking your brain's untapped potential and transforming your leadership capabilities. Michelle Davis, owner of LearningRx, returns to 1st Lead Y to share how cognitive skills training creates lasting neural changes that become your brain's new "default mode network."When most of us struggle with learning or processing information, we develop compensatory strategies rather than addressing the root cause. Michelle explains how LearningRx's approach is different, targeting the seven core cognitive skills—atte...
2025-03-1930 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentUnlocking the Brain's Potential with Dr. Charles Miller - Ep 302Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-03-1258 min
During the Break with Clint PowellJohn Ballinger - A Conversation Around Leadership! (Powered by Kubota of Chattanooga)A little mission drift today - John Ballinger and I talked about leadership! The lack of leadership in todays families, churches, businesses, and politics! What the military taught him about leadership and how those lessons can help rebuild and redefine what leadership looks like! It starts with a servants heart!
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge...
2025-03-1029 minOath and PledgeJohn Ballinger - A Conversation Around Leadership! (Powered by Kubota of Chattanooga)A littel mission drift today - John Ballinger and I talked about leadership! The lack of leadership in todays families, churches, businesses, and politics! What the military taught him about leadership and how those lessons can help rebuild and redefine what leadership looks like! It starts with a servants heart!
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge...
2025-03-0929 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentC.H.A.R.T.ing a New Path to Leadership - The OverviewText us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-03-0535 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentSeason 3 - Starts March 5 - Final PreSeason PromoText us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-02-2603 min
During the Break with Clint PowellJosh Roe and John Ballinger Answering Questions from A.I. - Leadership - Stories! POWERED BY KUBOTA OF CHATTANOOGAJosh Roe and John Ballinger in-studio with Clint answering questions from A.I. and sharing stories around leadership and lessons from their time serving! POWERED BY - KUBOTA OF CHATTANOOGA
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?!
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2025-02-201h 06Oath and PledgeJosh Roe and John Ballinger Answering Questions from A.I. - Leadership - Stories! POWERED BY KUBOTA OF CHATTANOOGAJosh Roe and John Ballinger in-studio with Clint answering questions from A.I. and sharing stories around leadership and lessons from their time serving! POWERED BY - KUBOTA OF CHATTANOOGA
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?!
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2025-02-201h 061st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentSeason 3 - Starts March 5 - Promo 2Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-02-1904 min1st Lead U - Leadership DevelopmentSeason 3 Promo - Starting March 5 - Promo 1Text us. Share your thoughts. Ask Questions. We would love to hear from you.
2025-02-1203 min
During the Break with Clint PowellJohn Ballinger and Jason Smith - Would Your Rather Questions and Stories! From MREs to Bootcamp and from Gear to Code Reds! Oath and Pledge Podcast!John Ballinger and Jason Smith - Would Your Rather Questions and Stories! From MREs to Bootcamp and from Gear to Code Reds! Part TWO of our most recent conversation on Oath and Pledge!
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?!
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2025-01-2339 minOath and PledgeJohn Ballinger and Jason Smith - Would Your Rather Questions and Stories! From MREs to Bootcamp and from Gear to Code Reds!John Ballinger and Jason Smith - Would Your Rather Questions and Stories! From MREs to Bootcamp and from Gear to Code Reds! Part TWO of our most recent conversation on Oath and Pledge!
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?!
Powered by: www.1stleadu.com
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2025-01-2339 min
During the Break with Clint PowellJohn Ballinger - His VA Experience - UAPs - Mission Drift and the Military - MORE! Oath and Pledge!Oath and Pledge Podcast Mashup! We are BACK in studio and releasing episodes again! John Ballinger - His VA Experience - UAPs - Mission Drift and the Military - MORE! Listen to all our conversations: www.oathandpledge.com
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?!
Powered by: www.1stleadu.com
2024-12-0553 minOath and PledgeJohn Ballinger - His VA Experience - UAPs - Mission Drift and the Military - MORE!We are BACK in studio and releasing episodes again! John Ballinger - His VA Experience - UAPs - Mission Drift and the Military - MORE!
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?!
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2024-12-0453 minOath and PledgeVeterans Jason Smith and John Ballinger: The Anniversary of the Afghanistan Withdrawal - Combat - The Military and Mission Drift - MORE!Veterans Jason Smith and John Ballinger: The Anniversary of the Afghanistan Withdrawal - Combat - The Military and Mission Drift - MORE!
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?!
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2024-09-051h 05
During the Break with Clint PowellOath and Pledge-Podcast Mashup! Eric Buchanan - Navy Veteran and John Ballinger - Army Vet! Transitioning Out of the Military - The Meaning of the 'Oath' - Stories!OATH AND PLEDGE PODCAST MASHUP! Eric Buchanan - Navy Veteran and John Ballinger - Army Vet! Transitioning Out of the Military - The Meaning of the 'Oath' - Stories! PLUS - Why did Eric go into the military and why did he decide on the Navy? A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why...
2024-07-031h 05Oath and PledgeEric Buchanan - Navy Veteran and John Ballinger - Army Vet! Transitioning Out of the Military - The Meaning of the 'Oath' - Stories!Eric Buchanan - Navy Veteran and John Ballinger - Army Vet! Transitioning Out of the Military - The Meaning of the 'Oath' - Stories! PLUS - Why did Eric go into the military and why did he decide on the Navy?
A podcast centered around our soldiers, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?!
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2024-07-031h 05
During the Break with Clint PowellOath and Pledge Podcast Mashup: Marine Veteran - Josh Roe and Army Veteran - John BallingerWelcome to our 1st episode! I sat down with Marine Veteran - Josh Roe and Army Veteran - John Ballinger! We talked about their stories - shared some ideas about the future of the podcast - and more!
A podcast centered around our solders, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?!
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2024-06-271h 04
Oath and PledgeOuttakes From Episode 1 With Army Veteran - John BallingerA few short outtakes with Army Veteran - John Ballinger!
A podcast centered around our solders, veterans, and the civilians they protect! Through conversations, questions, and stories - we will address topics like healthcare, lessons learned, relationships, combat, the transition out of the military, and more! Our veterans take an oath - we say a pledge - what does that mean and why are they important?!
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2024-06-2611 min