NCO Journal Podcast Episode 41 - Building Command Relationships through PME

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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