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Mentors for Military PodcastEP-386 | Twice Dead, Always Rising, William "Red" Redheffer: "Kill Your Clone"Guest: William “Red” Redheffer, Former Army Ranger, National Guard Elite Special Operations Detachment, Philadelphia SWAT Officer
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In this gripping episode, hosts Robert Gowin and Sean Jarvis sit down with William “Red” Redheffer, a decorated former Army Ranger now serving in the National Guard’s elite special operations detachment and is a SWAT officer in the Philadelphia area. “Red” shares his extraordinary life story, including two near-death experiences that left him clinically dead—once during a head-on vehicle accident and again when a railroad stake impaled his head. With raw honesty, he recounts the surreal moments of "crossing ove...2025-04-291h 21Mentors for Military PodcastEP-280 | Brad ThomasBrad began his career as an US Army Ranger with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and saw combat in 1993 at the Battle of Mogadishu before taking the 'long walk' and becoming an operator with 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta (1st SFOD-D)and ultimately retiring with twenty years of service.
Brad's love as being a musician started early in his childhood. After setting that aside for most of his Army career, he found peace by playing in his darkest times and after separation he decided to use his talents as a way to give back to the spe...2021-05-182h 06Mentors for Military PodcastEP-222 | The Warriors Keep: A Combat Warrior's Journey to Inner PeaceRobert sat down with Mark Sanderson. Mark is a combat infantryman whose journey post service led him to finding inner peace and to climbing Mt. Kilamanjaro in Tanazania.
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2020-03-031h 04Mentors for Military PodcastEP-216 | The Next Hardest Challenge - Robert KillianRobert Killian is an Army Ranger and Special Forces (Green Beret) officer who started his career out as enlisted. He is one of the greatest OCR athletes in the young sport’s history. At the young age of 37, he's a US Army Best Ranger Competition winner, US biathlon champion, Spartan World Champion, Armed Forces World Champion at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, and a top competitor in the World Military Orienteering Championships.
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Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Don Fox is a former senior Infantry NCO, Ranger Instructor (4th RTB) and 82nd Airborne, who became an officer and retired after nearly 30 years of active service with multiple combat deployments.
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Read our disclaimer at http...2019-12-231h 02Mentors for Military PodcastEP-211 | A Vietnam Special Forces Medic's StoryPhil Gonzales completed two tours with 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Vietnam, from 1969 to 1971, was assigned to the 3rd Mobile Strike Force (similar to today’s quick reaction forces), and was on various “A teams” scattered from the Northern Highlands to the Mekong Delta.
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Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Scott Johnson is a former Royal Engineer, SAPPER, and EOD technician.
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Join...2019-12-181h 05Mentors for Military PodcastEP-210 | My Scars Tell A Story“My scars tell a story. They are a reminder of times when life tried to break me, but failed. They are markings of where the structure of my character was welded.”
― Steve Maraboli
Blake Cook is an airborne infantryman who served in a unit of the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division during the Global War on Terror (GWOT). While out on a combat mission, his vehicle hit a massive 500 lb. IED. He shares his story and how he nearly took his life one evening. He has now made it his mission to save others from heading down t...2019-12-021h 38Mentors for Military PodcastEP-209 | First Impresssions MatterYou get one shot to make a good first impression. Make it your best shot.
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Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Don Fox is a former senior Infantry NCO, Ranger Instructor (4th RTB) and 82nd Airborne, who became an officer and retired after nearly 30 years of active service with multiple combat deployments; Michael Rutledge is a retired 160th SOAR pilot and former US Navy SEAL with over 25 years of active service and multiple combat deployments.
This podcast is being brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna...2019-11-2745 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-208 | Adapt or Fall Behind, But Live in Your TimeWhether you're in the military or not, how well you adapt to the fast-paced changing environment around you will determine your ability to thrive and have success.
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Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Don Fox is a former senior Infantry NCO, Ranger Instructor (4th RTB) and 82nd Airborne, who became an officer and retired after nearly 30 years of active service with multiple combat deployments; Paul Martinez is a retired SSG sniper with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and with multiple combat deployments.
This podcast is being...2019-11-2147 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-207 | US Army Special Operations ForcesDon Fox and Robert Gowin sit down with Matt (Special Forces) and Eric (Civil Affairs) at Fort Benning, GA to talk about the training pipeline to Special Forces (Green Berets), Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations (PSYOPS).
Matt is an active duty Green Beret NCO who served with 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) with multiple combat deployments and Eric is an active duty Civil Affairs NCO who served with the 82nd Airborne and other units at Fort Bragg, NC with several combat deployments. Both are currently working for the US Army Special Operations Recruiting Battalion to enlist active duty...2019-11-131h 29Mentors for Military PodcastEP-206 | Stress Can Be Healthy - Lessons From A Green BeretIn the Special Forces Assessment & Selection - SFAS course, stress is ingrained into the training. As humans we gravitate to the path of least resistance because it's EASY and less stressful. The trick is to fight that urge and push through the pain and stress by focusing on the next Ridgeline.
Zack Hughes is a former US Army Special Forces NCO (aka Green Beret) who served with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Learn about Elite Meet at http://www.elitemeet.us
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Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned...2019-11-0547 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-205 | Active Valor. A Former US Navy SEAL Finds His Purpose.Our identity comes from having a purpose in life. At times we may feel like we've lost our sense of purpose, our direction, and that we are going through the motions of life around us. Our purpose lies deep inside us, and when we find that purpose, it gives our life greater meaning.
Perry Yee served in the US Navy within Naval Special Warfare as a member of the Sea, Air, and Land team (SEAL). He found his purpose and his passion after struggling with post-military transition.
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Robert is a retired US Army Armor and...2019-10-2545 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-204 | Focus on What You Can Control Within the ChaosDo you sometimes find yourself in a world of chaos or poor management/leadership and you wonder when it will end? The team shares several approaches that you can use.
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Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Nikki Selby is a retired US Navy Lt. Commander and Registered Nurse who started off her military career as a SAR Crewman; Mike Rutledge is a retired US Army CW4 who started his military career as a US Navy SEAL before switching branches to become a pilot with the 160th SOAR...2019-10-1632 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-203 | US Army Ranger Combat Veteran | MILSIM Business Owner and MentorJosh Warren is a former U.S. Army Ranger who served combat tours with 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. He is now a successful business owner who turned his passion into an income.
00:00:00 - Opening
07:22:00 - Turning Passion into Income
53:22:42 - The Closing
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Paul Martinez is a former U.S. Army Ranger Sniper who served with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.
This podcast is being brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com and use...2019-10-1055 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-202 | MACV-SOG Chronicles with John Stryker MeyerThe Military Assistance Command Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group, also known as SOG, and the heroics of these men during Vietnam are nothing short of incredible. A secret 8-year war in Vietnam was fought outside of the conventional war by SOG and their indigenous troops in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam from 1964 to 1972. These missions would later be described as suicide missions.
John Stryker Meyer entered the Army on 1 December 1966. He completed basic training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, advanced infantry training at Ft. Gordon, Georgia, jump school at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and graduated from the...2019-10-021h 37Mentors for Military PodcastEP-201 | Role 3 Capability Support and Humanitarian Aid - GSMSGThe Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (aka GSMSG) brings what the military calls “Role 3” capability (resuscitation, initial-wound surgery and postoperative treatment) to the battlefield and has helped save U.S. lives when these soldiers were too far away from the nearest military treatment facility. GSMSG is a unique nonprofit, humanitarian, veteran-oriented organization that focuses on bringing highly qualified American physicians to austere environments and conflict zones. Aaron is former State Department Intel Group guy turned medical surgeon and Byron is a former SOF guy who now helps orchestrate GSMSG in their mission. Aaron and Byron join Nikki and Robe...2019-09-2049 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-200 | Informed AwarenessWe've all heard about situational awareness or have been told to "keep your head on a swivel" in certain situations. According to former USMC Sniper and Subject Matter Expert on Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis, Brian Marren, a better term is informed awareness. Listen in to find out why.
Brian Marren is a former Marine Scout Sniper with multiple deployments to the Al Anbar Province of Iraq, a High Threat Protection security professional, and a Subject Matter Expert on Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis. Brian has spent the last sixteen years conducting both real world and training...2019-09-1353 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-199 | Special Operations Combat VeteransGreg Anderson, Robert Gowin, and Tom Satterly shoot the sh!t and talk about special operations combat veterans and their struggles post military.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Tom Satterly is a retired CSM/E9 with 25 years in the Army and 20 years as a tier 1 operator; Greg Anderson is a former NCO with 75th Ranger Regiment.
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Join our new closed Facebook Team...2019-09-0350 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-198 | Becoming a Diving Medical OfficerWhen Mia Edgar set out to join the military, her crossfit lifestyle and medical training were the perfect fit for the U.S. Navy's Underwater Medical Officer program - a rigorous training program where while you are receiving underwater training, you are learning academically about nuclear physics, nuclear reactors, submarines, and diving medicine followed by six weeks of training at the Navy Dive and Salvage training center in Panama City, FL before earning the Diving Medical Officer badge.
Follow Mia on a daily basis where she mentors on fitness and nutrition at https://www.instagram.com/mia...2019-08-2150 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-197 | Fitting Life Between the MarginsSometimes the space between our load and limits is very small. It's challenging and possibly even difficult to take on more. George Briones is a former US Marine Recon operator and current SOFlete badass who joins Robert Gowin and Mike Rutledge to discuss fitting life between the margins.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Michael Rutledge is a retired US Army Warrant Officer who served most of his Army career as a 160th SOAR pilot and is a former US Navy SEAL; George Briones is a former US Marine...2019-08-1444 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-196 | A Daring Combat Rescue - 4 Men Strapped to Apache's to Rescue Their OwnThe story of three Royal Marines and one Royal Engineer strapped to two Apache Helicopters and dodging Taliban fire -- a daring rescue of one of their own.
The Apaches were nearly out of fuel before they lifted off on the rescue mission. Capt. Dave Rigg MC was the Royal Engineer who along with 3 Royal Marines helped rescue Lance Corporal Ford from a heavily fortified Taliban fort. This is a rescue story that will live in infamy.
Dave joined Robert Gowin and Scott Johnson on this episode to share first-hand what happened that day and...2019-08-0855 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-195 | From Out of the Ashes | An Army Rangers StoryWe never know what good may come from out of the ashes of combat, but in this case former US Army Ranger Greg Anderson was able to give peace to the family of a fallen soldier. Through the process, he also found his own peace.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Paul Martinez is a retired US Army Ranger and sniper who served with 3rd BN, 75th Ranger Regiment.
This podcast is being brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com and use the code Mentors4mil...2019-08-0252 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-194 | GWOT Deployment. Toxic Exposure. What You Need to KnowA must listen for anyone who deployed or knows someone who deployed in support of the Global War on Terror (GWOT).
In 2006, an official risk assessment conducted by Air Force Personnel titled “Burn Pit Hazards” at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, was “the worst environmental site I have personally visited” and continued to list items witnessed being burned in high quantities including plastics, Styrofoam and both medical and non-medical wastes while using jet-propellant-8 (JP-8) fuel as an accelerant (Curtis, 2006).
This is one case of many.
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Robert is a ret...2019-07-261h 02Mentors for Military PodcastP-193 | Remain True to Yourself - First Female USMC 0331At times the noise in the system won't allow us an opportunity to prove our worth based solely on our personal effort and merit. What we can control is our own actions and in remaining true to ourselves.
Savannah Chase joined Robert Gowin and Patty Collins on this episode. Savannah enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and initially became an ammunition technician in Okinawa for two years before becoming the first and only female Infantry Machine Gunner (MOS 0331). She was the first female to pass an advanced level infantry training course. She served with Alpha Company, 1...2019-07-1743 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-192 | Unlocking Your Why"He who knows his life is not about him, but rather about those he serves, is indeed heroic"
Jason Valadao currently serves in the United States Navy as a Family and Sports Medicine physician. From Officer Candidate School to life in the air and on aircraft carriers as a Naval Flight Officer during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, his journey has been full of life-altering experiences that has allowed him to cross paths with people from all walks of life.
He recently wrote a book titled "Exceptional Every Day: An Empowering Process to Unlock Your Why...2019-07-1145 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-191 | Regret Doesn't Exist“I assign a purpose for everything that happens in my life.” —Neil Donald Walsh
Scot Spooner joined us back in Episode 186. He’s a former Delta Heavy Breacher and Special Forces operator who after 17 years of service left the military to pursue his ambitions in business. In 2013, he started his own consulting company that advises in the area of executive leadership and has been featured as a speaker for numerous leadership conferences throughout the country.
He and his brother Tom cofounded Original Freedom (www.ogfree.com), a personal development company, who now share their more than 50...2019-07-0233 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-190 | Find Your Courage & Go After Your DreamsIt's easy to allow others to dictate your direction and where you should go in life. For some, it happens at an early age and the person may not know how to break the cycle. But, find your courage and go after your dreams.
Alex Weir served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps before recently separating. While serving as a specialized radio operator, she applied for assignment or attachment to MARSOC four times during her career. Although MARSOC wanted her to join their unit, and her full command was behind it, there was always a...2019-06-2751 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-189 | Former British Special Forces Operator Places the World in Our HandsStephen Burns was a Royal Marine and member of the UK Special Forces for 15 years. He served on operations around the globe and he later left the military due to the strain of this high tempo career. Stephen was awarded the Military Cross (MC) for his bravery in action in Afghanistan and in this episode, Stephen sits down with us to talk about his military career and how he lost not only himself at one point, he nearly lost the relationship he had with his son. He shares with us how we can put the world back into our...2019-06-1949 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-188 | Leading Spec Ops Operators and A-TypesA-type personalities are driven. They push themselves to the limit, are driven to come out on top, and expect no less from everyone around them. The businessdirectory.com site describes them this way: "A-type personalities have a temperament characterized by excessive ambition, aggression, competitiveness, drive, impatience, need for control, focus on quantity over quality and unrealistic sense of urgency."
Regardless of whether you are in the military or civilian, leading A-Type personalities can be challenging. As a leader, what should you know in order to be successful when leading A-Type personalities? Find out how to be a successful...2019-06-1233 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-187 | Improving Critical Care on the Battlefield"You can't teach experience." -- Nikki
Domenique (Nikki) Selby is a retired U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Officer with over 23 years of service. She spent the first 10 years of service as a Hospital Corpsman to include 8 years as a Search and Rescue Corpsman, where she was the only female serving in that community during a majority of that time. Domenique went on to become a commissioned officer through the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program and spent the remainder of her service as a Nurse Corps Officer. She deployed to various regions of the world serving with blueside Navy...2019-06-0552 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-186 | Former Special Forces Breacher Gives You The Keys to Original Freedom"Opinions are debated; beliefs are stated." -- Scot Spooner
Robert Gowin, Erich Martin, and Tom Satterly welcomed Scot Spooner to the podcast this week. We first talk about Scot's military career where he was a breacher for 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta, and then we get into a deeper discussion on what it means to be free -- truly free.
After 17 years of service, Scot left the military to pursue his ambitions in business. In 2013, he started his own consulting company that advises in the area of executive leadership and has been featured as...2019-05-2753 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-185 | No One Aspires to be a Follower. Learn Why They Should.Many of us go through life aspiring to lead others, yet the key to success is knowing how and when to follow.
Robert Gowin, Paul Martinez, Erich Martin, and Alejandra (AJ) Avila discuss this topic and offer tips to help you become a better leader.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Erich Martin is a recently retired US Army Special Forces MSG/E8 from 10th SFG(A); Paul Martinez is a medically retired SSG/E6 who served as a sniper in 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment; Alejandra...2019-05-2143 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-184 | Former SEAL & CIA Contractor Shawn Ryan - Vigilance EliteShawn Ryan is a former US Navy SEAL who served with SEAL Teams 2 and 8 deploying to multiple conflict zones and fighting in both OIF (Iraq) and OEF (Afghanistan). After leaving the US Navy and Navy Special Warfare Community, Shawn continued to serve his country as a CIA Contractor involved in US intelligence clandestine operations.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Erich Martin is a recently retired US Army Special Forces MSG/E8 from 10th SFG(A); Mike Rutledge is an active duty Chinook Pilot who is a former US...2019-05-1559 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-183 | The Human Element to Combat Fatigue - A Nightstalkers JourneyRegarding the last chapter of his book Making a Nightstalker: "Helping someone else who was in your same position, is worth it." --David Burnett
David Burnett is a former U.S. Army chinook crew chief who served with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) with multiple deployments. We originally talked with David about how he became a Nightstalker in Episode 129. In this episode, David sits down with Robert, Paul, and Matt to talk about the 160th SOAR and also about the human element to combat fatigue and how important it is for us to establish a...2019-05-0854 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-182 | Be A Cat, Bark Like A Dog; A Pipe-hitting Woman in Special Ops & The Army“Your mind is exponentially stronger than your body and if there is something you want to do; your mind will enable your body to find a way” -- Patty Collins, Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Many of us would probably never think of amputating a portion of our leg in order to remain on active duty and continue being an athlete, but that is exactly the decision Patty made when faced with a decision following a freak accident. A remarkable story of grit and determination that you won't want to miss.
Patty Collins retired from the...2019-05-0155 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-181 | Green Berets - Rangers - Delta Force - SEALsHave you ever wondered what happens when you get a Green Beret, a Delta Force operator, a Ranger, and a Navy SEAL in a room to talk about their training pipeline and background? You'll want to tune in to find out.
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Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Mike Pritts is a retired Special Forces CSM with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne); Tom Satterly is a highly decorated retired CSM with Delta Force/CAG; Mike Rutledge is a former US Navy SEAL and US Army 160th SOAR chinook...2019-04-241h 11Mentors for Military PodcastEP-180 | Former Ranger, Special Forces, & Delta Operator Uses Skills of Hunting ISIS Post MilitaryJeff Tiegs spent 28 years in the U.S. Army starting out as a Ranger in 1st Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment and 2nd Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment before attending selection and becoming a Special Forces officer with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He then attended selection and became an operator of the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), commonly referred to as Delta Force, Combat Applications Group (CAG), "The Unit", Army Compartmented Element (ACE), or within JSOC as Task Force Green.
He spent many years hunting down high value targets within Al-Qaeda and ISIS. He and former...2019-04-171h 08Mentors for Military PodcastEP-179 | Two Former U.S. Navy SEAL Teammates Talk Leadership & TransitionMike Wisecup is a retired U.S. Navy Commander and SEAL with multiple combat deployments. He served as the aide to camp to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey. He was on the ground during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and then returned in 2010 to help rebuild. Wisecup was the new guy on SEAL Team 1 when our cadre host Michael Rutledge was already a seasoned SEAL with that team -- along with Jocko Willink and others. These two go down memory lane and we touch on topics of leadership, mentoring, and Wisecup's interesting career...2019-04-101h 10Mentors for Military PodcastEP-178 | Under PressureIn the words of Freddie Mercury and Queen:
"Pressure pushing down on me,
Pressing down on you, no man ask for,
Under pressure that burns a building down,
Splits a family in two,
Puts people on streets
Chipping around,
kick my brains around the floor,
These are the days it never rains but it pours".
Sometimes the pressure around us is too much, or at least that is how it seems to us. In this episode, Robert, Paul, AJ, and Erich talk about pressure in training, in combat...2019-04-0345 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-177 | A Former Delta Force Operator Finds Solace in Silence and LightBefore Brad was kicking in doors and hunting down bad guys with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and later as a Tier 1 operator in “The Unit” (aka CAG or Delta Force) over the span of his 20-year U.S. Army career, he was shredding the frets on his guitar. He deployed 8 total times in support of combat operations in Mogadishu Somalia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Now he’s formed a band comprised of U.S. veterans known as Silence and Light and they are donating all of their proceeds to veteran supporting organizations.
Fellow members of the b...2019-03-2758 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-175 | From U.S. Navy SEAL Team One to U.S. Army 160th SOAR PilotIt's not often that we run across someone who goes from being a U.S. Navy SEAL and who then switch branches to the U.S. Army and become a 160th SOAR pilot! Meet Michael Rutledge and listen to his amazing story of how he was able to live a life of no regret.
CW4 Michael G. Rutledge is the current Commander, 2nd Aviation Detachment, USMA as well as an MX400 instructor and mentor for the West Point Football, Swimming, Parachute Team, and Aviation Club. He enlisted in the U.S Navy in 1990 from Davenport, IA as...2019-03-121h 00Mentors for Military PodcastEP-174 | FORMER DELTA FORCE OPERATOR TALKS CANNABIS WITH CEO OF UNCANNAAfter serving in the military for any length of time, veterans suffer from multiple ailments due to prolonged stress on the body. Combine that with Post traumatic stress (PTS) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) from those who have experienced combat and it’s easy to understand why veterans are seeking alternative approaches outside of pharmaceutical products to help them heal.
Natural phytocannabinoid supplements, such as hemp-derived Isolate Cannabidiol (CBD) or Full Spectrum CBD products, contain either no detectable levels of THC or up to .3% THC and are often used to help veterans through some of their ailments....2019-03-051h 45Mentors for Military PodcastEP-169 | Situational AwarenessSituational awareness is being aware of what is happening around you in terms of where you are, where you are supposed to be, and whether anyone or anything around you is a threat to your health and safety. Simply, it's the ability to identify, process, and comprehend information about how to survive in an emergency situation.
Andrew Blubaugh is a former U.S. Marine and has over 15 years of Military, Private Security and Law Enforcement experience. Andrew is a fulltime police officer, member of a county wide SWAT team and the primary firearm, tactics and use of...2019-01-2959 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-166 | From Sr. NCO Ranger Instructor to OfficerIn this episode, Robert is joined by long time friend, Don Fox. Don is a former U.S. Army E-7/SFC Ranger Instructor who decided to become an officer. He takes us down a journey through his career as an enlisted and as an officer in 4th Ranger Training Brigade and his other units while sharing lessons and stories along the way.
Don began his U.S. Army career as an enlisted Infantryman. He is a Panama, an OIF, and OEF combat veteran. After attending Airborne School and Ranger School as enlisted, he served as a Ranger...2019-01-091h 22Mentors for Military PodcastEP-164 | Light The Fuse - The Journey of a U.S. Army RangerVincent 'Rocco" Vargas is not your typical actor on set. That's because he is one of a new brand of heroes among soldiers, wounded warriors and veterans. He’s known for his gritty and humorous insider’s take on going to war, losing your buddies, survivor’s guilt and working to get it right once you’re out of uniform. A veteran of three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 2nd Battalion, based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and current Army Reserve Drill Instructor.
He starred in the veteran-produced feature film Range 15...2018-12-181h 12Mentors for Military PodcastEP-163 | A USMC Combat Instructor - The Importance of Vision IntentionAaron Guyett is a husband, father, Onnit Master Coach, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, and founder of Innovative Results (sold 2017), Battle Ropes Education, and Leaders of Leaders organizations. Aaron is a world-class trainer and coach with a wide array of skills that he brings to both mental and physical fitness. As a Battle Ropes Master Coach he teaches force through frequency for power, strength, and endurance to athletes and fellow-trainers of all levels. He delivers uncompromising results to teams, units, organizations and communities throughout the nation and now World.
Become a patron of our podcast between now and...2018-12-1144 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-162 | USN BUD/S Instructor - Getting Comfortable With The UncomfortableIn every day life, we excel more as we begin to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Rick Alexander is familiar with the uncomfortable and has spent much of his life living on the edge. He is a former BUD/S instructor training USN SEALs, competed in Ultra Marathons, a Strongman and Crossfit competitor, and is an ultra-endurance athlete. In this episode he joins Robert and Scott to talk about living a content life in the uncomfortable and how you can learn from it.
Robert Gowin is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50...2018-12-0457 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-161 | Women in SOF - Part 2: Females in Ranger School & Ranger RegimentWomen have been serving alongside special operations units for nearly two decades. Several years ago the military allowed women the opportunity to join units and schools that were at one time only open to males.
In this episode, we are joined by Jenny M. who graduated from Ranger School earlier this year (Apr 2018). Jenny is a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and she discusses why she attended Ranger School and what she gained from it after graduating. Paul and Don join the show as hosts. Paul served in 3/75 Ranger Regiment for nearly nine years and...2018-11-271h 16Mentors for Military PodcastEP-159 | That Others May Live – Air Force Pararescueman (PJ)When an Airman needs saving, it’s the PJs duty to do everything they can to bring them home. As members of Air Force Special Operations, Pararescue (PJ) specialists rescue and recover downed aircrews from hostile or otherwise unreachable areas. These highly trained experts perform rescues in every type of terrain and partake in every part of the mission, from search and rescue, to combat support to providing emergency medical treatment, in order to ensure that every mission is a successful one.
A lifelong student of living, Matt Schollard believes the purpose of existence is experience, exploration of...2018-11-131h 17Mentors for Military PodcastEP-157 | Former British Special Boat Service Operator - The Unrelenting Pursuit of ExcellenceTune in to this episode to hear a total badass operator who never lets anything stand in his way of his Unrelenting Pursuit of Excellence.
Dean Stott is a former British Special Forces Soldier who left the military after suffering a severe knee injury in a parachuting accident in 2011. He then established a distinguished career in the private security sector; he was renowned for his willing to take on any job, no matter how dangerous.
However, in 2016 Dean was ready for a new project and wanted to use this to help others. He began training...2018-10-3150 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-156 | Just Make A Damn DecisionSome leaders just can't seem to get out of their own way. Robert, Tom Satterly, and Scott Johnson talk about indecisive leadership.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Tom Satterly is a former CAG/Delta Force (The Unit) CSM/E9; Scott Johnson is a former Engineer/Sapper and EOD NCO with the British Army.
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2018-10-2242 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-152 | From USMC Recon to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Drone ContractorThe crew has some good laughs with our old friend Kristian Ritter. Kristian was originally on with us as a guest on EP-55 where he kept us laughing at his stories of how he joined the USMC and later became a member of Recon. In this episode he joins Robert, Tom Satterly, and Scott Johnson and he shares what he's been doing for the last 10 months leading intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in Afghanistan as a drone contractor.
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Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention...2018-09-201h 05Mentors for Military PodcastEP-151 | Four Behaviors That Transform Ordinary People Into World-Class LeadersIf you are a new or mid-level leader that wants to know the secrets of how to be transformed and achieve your full potential, then this episode will provide you the tips to success. Elena Botelho is a senior partner at ghSMART and has supported first-time CEOs and CEO transitions for over 15 years, ranging from Fortune 50 to middle market companies across a wide range of industry sectors.
In this episode Elena sits down with Robert Gowin and Scott Johnson to share scientific research and analysis of over 2,600 leaders that has been drawn from a database of over 17,000...2018-09-1251 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-150 | Former U.S. Army Delta Force Operator | The Greatest Failure is The Failure to TryTom Satterly is a highly decorated combat veteran, who along with his teammates, was portrayed in the Oscar Winning 2001 film: Black Hawk Down.
Tom served in the Army 25 years, 20 in the US Military’s most elite Tier One unit, Delta Force, and has been involved in and led some of our nations most important campaigns.
As a member of Delta Force, Tom has been deployed countless times, and led hundreds of missions. Beyond Tom's proven experience of leadership and critical decision making in high-risk environments, Tom also has fought and is winning his own "silent war" off th...2018-09-061h 41Mentors for Military PodcastEP-149 | When The Killer Man Comes - The story of a U.S. Army Ranger SniperSSG (RET) PAUL MARTINEZ spent seven years in Special Operations and was a Sniper assigned to the 3rd Ranger Battalion, where he fought alongside and was trained by "The Reaper" Nicholas Irving. He was the second-Place Finisher at the 2010 USASOC Sniper Competition, was deployed six times to Afghanistan, and has faced off against Chechen Snipers, Uzbek Militants, and Taliban insurgents. Martinez was the first Ranger to be selected as a liaison instructor to the Special Forces Sniper Course.
Paul joins Robert, Scott Johnson, and Erich Martin on this episode to talk about everything from Airborne School, to...2018-08-301h 10Mentors for Military PodcastEP-146 | From Combat to SchoolAndrea N. Goldstein is the CEO of Service to School, a non-profit organization that provides free application counseling to military veterans. Their goal is to help veterans gain admission to the best universities possible and to help them maximize their education benefits. Andrea believes in the transformative power of education. She served on active duty in the US Navy from 2009 to 2016 as an intelligence officer, and currently serves as a Navy Reservist. She is an expert in the field of security sector reform and bridging civil-military dialogues. She was a founding contributor to the veterans’ news and culture blog Task & Pu...2018-08-0852 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-145 | Why Do We Procrastinate?We are all guilty of procrastination at some point. Parkinson's law is the adage that "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion". If you are given 8 hours to accomplish something, you'll take all 8, even though the task may only take 2 hours. This is another form of procrastination. Robert, Alejandra "AJ", and Scott discuss Parkinson's Law and how leaders can deal with it.
In another topic, the team begins to focus on basic management and leadership skills on how to inspire others and rally people to your vision.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and...2018-08-0253 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-144 | Your "Why" is Your Catalyst For SuccessIan Strimbeck is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he conducted training to host nation forces in small-unit tactics as an Infantry Rifleman. During that time he attained experience in combat and security operations and held every position in a fire team from SAW Gunner to Team Leader. He is now the owner of Runenation, LLC, a consulting and education company specializing in the constant growth of the multidisciplinary tactician.
In this episode, Ian joins Robert Gowin and Bram Connolly to talk about weapons training, survival training, and how your "Why" is the catalyst for success. Ian...2018-07-261h 03Mentors for Military PodcastEP-143 | Disrupt Yourself | Build an "A" Team | Whitney JohnsonRecognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world (Thinkers50), Whitney Johnson is an expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption; specifically, a framework which she codifies in the critically acclaimed book Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work and in her latest book Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve. (Harvard Business Press, 2018). She is also the author of Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream. Whitney joins Robert and Scott Johnson on this episode to talk about why you want to disr...2018-07-1945 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-141 | From Combat USMC Infantry to Army Green BeretIt's not often that you meet someone who was a U.S. Marine Infantry Officer and U.S. Naval Academy graduate who also applied to become a U.S. Army Special Forces officer; let alone while on a combat deployment. Chase Millsap did that and then made it through selection and qualification training. Hear his story and how important service is to him then and now.
Chase joins Robert Gowin, Scott Johnson, Alejandra Gill, and Erich Martin on this episode.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Erich Martin is an active duty...2018-06-2845 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-139 | A Green Beret Helps You Find Your True NorthPeople often make excuses for why they have found the right group to connect with, or the right person in their life, or why their military transition wasn't successful. Chris Schmitt discusses the reasons why people struggle and identifies ways for you to connect.
Chris Schmitt recently retired from 30 years of service as a United States Army Special Forces “Green Beret.” During the past three decades, Chris has gained extensive experience commanding, planning and executing special operations missions around the world. Through facilitating the success of Partner Nation leaders, both General Officers and Government Leaders, in Afghanistan, Europe, Northwest Africa and...2018-06-1340 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-138 | Becoming a Learning Leader | Ryan HawkRyan Hawk runs the Leadership Advisory team at Brixey & Meyer. Ryan has been a student, teacher, and practitioner of leadership and performance excellence most of his life. First as a collegiate and professional quarterback, and now in the business world. He joined Robert Gowin and Scott Johnson and shares what he’s learned from his own experience as well as from interviewing more than 250 of the most thoughtful leaders in the world.
Robert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive; Scott Johnson is a former British Army Engineer and EOD NCO.
Join our new Fa...2018-06-0744 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-131 | From Green Beret... to Wanting to Change the World | Bryan MyersBryan Myers talks about how he came into the U.S. Army under a Ranger contract and was recruited while at Airborne School to go to Special Forces Assessment Selection (SFAS). He boldly went to a promotion board in ranger panties and flip flops! After earning 5 Purple Hearts from serving many tours in Iraq and Afghanistan training the Iraqi Special Operations Forces, he now works toward changing the world.
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Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics...2018-04-0515 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-99 | 82nd ABN DIV | Airborne LeadershipIn this episode, LTC Joe Buccino, Public Affairs Officer for the 82nd Airborne Division, America's Guard of Honor, and host of the All American Legacy Podcast for the 82nd ABN DIV, joined Mike Pritts and Robert Gowin to discuss the differences between leadership in airborne units versus the conventional Army. Follow the All American Legacy Podcast at iTunes at http://bit.ly/2tfECJE
The Mentors for Military Podcast is sponsored by Skeleton Optics. Skeleton Optics is a veteran owned company that sells sunglasses that are hand-crafted Italian frames with Carl Zeiss lens. Visit SkeletonOptics.com and use the code Mentors4...2017-07-1345 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-83 | Unlocking the Elite / Unbreakable Mindset | Guest: George Briones III | USMC ReconGeorge Briones III is the founder of GB3 Athletics and Team Head Coach at SOFlete. He served 8 years in the USMC with part of that in Recon and as a BRC instructor. In this episode, he is joined by Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Don Fox. Don was a US Army Ranger Instructor at 4th RTB and Mike Pritts was a command sergeant major (CSM/E-9) at SWCC. This group discusses what it takes to have an elite / unbreakable mindset. Whether a person is wanting to achieve higher personal or professional goals, wanting to improve in sports, or be a...2017-03-0540 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-81 | Mike Maloney | USN "Top Gun" Pilot | KOTA Longbards | EntrepreneurKOTA Longboards founder, Mike Maloney, and Mentors for Military founder, Robert Gowin, have similar experiences of serving their country and also of climbing the corporate ladder to become executives. In this episode, Mike and Robert talk about the current economic situation and possible trend, becoming an entrepreneur, and the approach to building a successful company. Mike Maloney served in the U.S. Navy as a F-14 Tomcat and Top Gun fighter pilot. Following tours in Iraq and Somalia, in 2012 he created KOTA Longboards, a handcrafted skateboard designed after the surf boards in Hawaii. KOTA deck styles draw their names from...2017-02-1744 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-80 | Nick Yates | U.S. Army Aviator | Stoicism | ObstaclesNick is a UH-60M U.S. Army aviator who joined the Army for the purpose of following his passion; to serve his country, live in the sky, and aid others. He shares his outlook on practices of stoicism in the workplace, approaching problems in new ways, and the journey of following ones passion. He joined Robert Gowin and Kat Kaelin on this episode.
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Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary...2017-02-1042 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-76 Willaim Oatis | U.S. Army Special Forces | Open Fire Cooking | The AsadorWilliam Oatis is a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier (Green Beret) that in the Spring of 2012 began the VETERAN FIRE COOKING PROJECT, a one person mission to travel the world figuring out the best way to reintroduce Mankind to the dying Craft of cooking with fire. In all, he has traveled to six continents and roughly 70 countries researching how we’ve cooked for more than 200,000 years. The intent behind his 5-year journey was to provide us with the most comprehensive series of live-fire books written….ever. He has also designed high quality, purpose built tools so that we can safe...2017-01-0340 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-74 Teachable Moments | Focus On What You Can ControlRobert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Kat Kaelin share personal experiences that became teachable moments in their lives. These teachable moments are meant to help us not fear failing and to understand that we should only focus on the things that we have control over and let go of those things that we don't have control over. Even though we plan, not everything will happen according to plan, and that's okay. Learn from your mistakes so that they aren't repeated.
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...2016-12-2725 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-73 Derick Carver | US Army CPT | IED Amputee | Adaptive AthleteU.S. Army Captain Derick Carver was on a patrol in the Afghan desert when he hit an IED. The blast destroyed his left leg almost to the pelvis, and about 50 percent of his right thigh. Derick suffered a serious shrapnel wound to his left elbow, the index finger on his right hand had to be partially amputated, and the pinkie and index finger on his left hand were fused together. The Ranger-trained Carver was leading his outfit on a dismounted patrol to, ironically, clear IEDs from an area where U.S. troops were soon to open a school for 2,000...2016-12-2243 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-72 Leader Development | Military and CivilianMany organizations are not developing leaders at the rate at which they are needed. Developing leaders is paramount to organizational and mission success. Demographic trends are indicating that we will have a shortfall of leaders in the future and the demand for good leaders will continue to escalate. The team shares their stories about becoming leaders, developing other leaders, and how frequently each of them failed before understanding what it meant to be a leader. On this podcast is Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, Kat Kaelin, and guest host, Scott Kinder.
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Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com2016-07-1521 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-34 Issues Facing Veterans After SeparationThe team planned on discussing the alarming number of cases where veterans are homeless, depressed, and committing suicide. We then received a request to address these issues and more, both within the U.S. and in Britain. Don Randle is a recently retired US Army Colonel and he joined Colin MacLachlan, Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, and Kat Kaelin to tackle this request.2016-05-191h 07Mentors for Military PodcastEP-32 Matt Johnson - Former UK Veteran, Cop, and Author of Wicked GameMatt Johnson is a British Army veteran turned cop who joined Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Kat Kaelin to describe his struggles with post traumatic stress (PTSD) and how he manages the mental disorder after 20 years through writing his books. He is the author of Wicked Game, the top-selling book in his category on Kobo, and continues to speak to veterans and police officers about the effects of PTSD and how to cope with it.2016-05-111h 00Mentors for Military PodcastEP-30 Colin MacLachlan - British Army SF (SAS), Actor, and AuthorColin MacLachlan joined the Royal Scots when he was 15. He spent 10 years in the Regiment and then a further 12 years as a member of the SAS. He left the armed forces in his late 30s and studied history at Edinburgh University where he gained a first class honours degree. He is a trained hostage negotiator and now works as a security consultant and emergency planner. He was one of the elite team of special forces veterans on the Channel 4 TV series SAS: Who Dares Wins. He joined Robert Gowin and Kat Kaelin to talk about his military experience, his transition...2016-05-0458 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-29 Mark Lllano, Former USMC, Current CEO, Entrepreneur, Pro DriverMark Llano is the owner and driver of Serket Racing, a seasoned veteran and entrepreneur dedicated to bettering the lives of his fellow veterans. Mark followed his passion for racing by creating Serket to raise awareness and direct financial support for veterans and their families. Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, and Kat Kaelin talk to Mark about the work he is doing with Boot Campaign (bootcampaign.org) to help veterans and their families, how he's built several companies since his military separation, and on how to build successful teams.2016-04-2851 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-28 Special Forces | Larry Broughton - Team BuildingLarry Broughton is a former US Army Special Forces soldier and current CEO that has combined all of his life experience, as well as a not-so-shabby academic romp through the halls of such esteemed institutions as the University of California and Stanford to create a unique brand of leadership and team-building talents, leading to one of the industry’s most upbeat, respected and enduring hotel companies. He joined Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Rudy Lindsey to talk about the importance of developing effective teams and how to build them to grow your organizations profits and achieve common goals.
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We also discuss women entering special operations and on the filing of VA disability claims when a service member is near separation.2016-04-041h 26Mentors for Military PodcastEP-21 Retired USMC LTC James Weirick, JAG OfficerJames Weirick is a retired Marine LTC and Judge Advocate. He is also a contributor at Task & Purpose. He joined Robert Gowin, Scott Kinder, Mike Pritts, and Susan Daood to talk about his own service and military transition. He provided advice to transitioning military. He served as a prosecutor at Guantanamo Bay Cuba and as an attorney for the Marines that video taped themselves urinating on dead insurgents.2016-03-2449 minMentors for Military PodcastEP-20 Military Spouse NightThe podcast team of Robert Gowin, Scott Kinder, Rudy Lindsey, Mike Pritts and Susan Daood talked to the wives of Rudy and Mike as well as Kat Kaelin (spouse of active duty soldier) about their experiences and perceptions of deployments, reintegration, permanent change of station (PCS), and military transition. While it's true that most military families can overcome challenges of military life by operating like "teams," sometimes the point of view experienced by the spouse is much different that that of the service member.2016-03-211h 18Mentors for Military PodcastEP-19 Special Forces | Larry Broughton - Women in LeadershipLarry is an award-winning entrepreneur & CEO, best-selling author, keynote speaker, mentor and veteran. He joined Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, Scott Kinder, Mike Pritts, and Susan Daood on the podcast on the topic of "Women in Leadership". He has been a keynote speaker at many women entrepreneur conferences and training workshops and has experienced first-hand women in key leadership roles. We asked him about the best ways for women veterans, and women in general, to overcome the perceptions and rise to leadership roles in the private sector.2016-03-171h 06Mentors for Military PodcastEP-18 Kat Kaelin, former CST-2 SoldierRobert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Susan Daood talk with Kat Kaelin about transition, veteran homelessness, and the challenges following separation. Kat is a former SSG (E6) in the Army who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. She was a member of the Army's CST-2 (cultural support team) attached to the 75th Rangers. She is a contestant for Miss Veteran America 2016 with a platform of ending women veterans homelessness.2016-03-141h 09Mentors for Military PodcastEP-16 Planning and Contingencies | Ron Schwery GuestDuring this podcast Robert Gowin, Scott Kinder, Mike Pritts, Susan Daood, and Ron Schwery discussed the importance of having a solid plan that includes contingencies before making a career change. Ron described his time as a Special Forces Medic and how he became an entrepreneur immediately after separation. He shared his story of the challenges he and his wife faced owning their own business during a economic downturn. The team describes the steps you can take to create and execute a successful plan.2016-03-071h 15Mentors for Military PodcastEP-15 In the Strategy Room - Pride & PrejudiceRobert Gowin, Scott Kinder, Mike Pritts, and Susan Daood discuss "Pride & Prejudice" as a topic "In the Strategy Room" show. There is a feeling of satisfaction and pride from military accomplishments, but at times the prejudices or preconceived opinions from the private sector are real and difficult to overcome.2016-03-031h 11Mentors for Military PodcastEP-14 Lost In Translation - Guest host, Susan DaoodSusan Daood joined Robert Gowin and Scott Kinder on the Mentors for Military podcast and they discussed the challenges of translating military experience within the private sector and how at times things get lost in translation. They provided tips on how to present military experience so that it demonstrates the value to the private sector industry or job.2016-02-291h 11Mentors for Military PodcastEP-13 In the Strategy Room - Marketing Your Skills | Rob Clapper | Your Grateful NationRob Clapper from Your Grateful Nation (YourGratefulNation.org) joined Robert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, Scott Kinder, and Mike Pritts "In the Strategy Room" show that discusses the topic of "Marketing Your Skills" and the programs of Your Grateful Nation.2016-02-251h 31Mentors for Military PodcastEP-12 Problem SolvingRobert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, Scott Kinder and Mike Pritts talk about the topic of "problem solving" which applies to aspects of transition from the military as well as tackling problems or challenges in the private sector. It could be accomplished through Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act or through the 6-Sigma approach of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). Stay calm, create a solid plan, know the risks, mitigate them as much as possible, and execute your plan!2016-02-221h 25Mentors for Military PodcastEP-11 In the Strategy Room - SelectionRobert Gowin, Scott Kinder and Mike Pritts talk "In the Strategy Room" about the three planning considerations for your transition from the military or when thinking about your next position if you are a veteran. It's important that you ensure you select the right culture, company, position, location, and assess your capabilities. The three R's: Right Partner; Right Location; Right Capability.2016-02-181h 31Mentors for Military PodcastEP-10 AdaptabilityRobert Gowin, Mike Pritts, Scott Kinder, and Mark McCowan discuss the topic of adaptability/change. The ability to evolve and change or be adaptable is important in the military and in the private business sector.2016-02-161h 14Mentors for Military PodcastEP-09 In the Strategy Room - Don't Leave Your Success to Others - Mike Pritts Guest | Special ForcesMike Pritts, Robert Gowin, and Scott Kinder tackle the topic of not leaving your success to others in this episode of “In the Strategy Room.” The show is centered around the article Mike wrote “The Army’s Transition Program is Not For You” about his own transition experience after 30 years of service in the US Army Special Forces (Green Beret).2016-02-111h 08Mentors for Military PodcastEP-07 In the Strategy Room - NetworkingIn this "In the Strategy Room" episode Robert Gowin and Scott Kinder discuss what is a network, how to build it, the ways to contact and use a network, networking tools, and the ways in which to create lasting relationships and maintain your personal brand.2016-02-051h 05Mentors for Military PodcastEP-05 In the Strategy Room - Communication BarriersRobert Gowin, Rudy Lindsey, and Scott Kinder join one another "In the Strategy Room" on the subject of communication barriers for our military and the private sector.2016-01-2649 min