Connect First podcast

Connect First

I Corps

Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, America's First Corps senior enlisted leader, hosts Connect First, a monthly podcast which focuses on leadership and developing others. Each episode features a special guest who discusses Army leadership and the profession.

13 Episodes

Connect First "With the People" w/ CSM Shawn Carns - Ready and Resilient
6/14/2024
12:59
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the Ready and Resilient (R2) Program on JBLM and how it can help Soldiers overcome adversity and hardship, during "Connect First With the People".
Connect First - Ep. 11 with the I Corps Best Squad 2023
12/1/2023
19:44
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discuss team building and functioning as a squad during the I Corps Best Squad Competition 2023 with Staff Sgt. Raymond Voytek, Spc. Dylan Jones and Spc. Tadre Robe during the eleventh episode of Connect First.
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Connect First - Ep. 10 with CSM Tammy Everette, NCOLCOE Commandant
11/1/2023
25:27
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, America's First Corps, discusses the role of the Noncommissioned Officer along with leadership and professional development for the future of the Army with Command Sgt. Maj. Tammy Everette, Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence Commandant, during this episode of Connect First.
Connect First - Ep. 9 with CPT Grady Pennell and SGM Dina Pang
9/30/2023
30:29
America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses about suicide prevention, resiliency and building trust through authenticity with Cpt. Grady Pennell and Sgt. Maj. Dina Pang during the ninth episode of Connect First.
Connect First - Ep. 8 with MSG Earl Plumlee
7/5/2023
26:10
America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses service for others, establishing confidence in Soldiers, and assuming calculated risks with Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee during the eighth episode of Connect First.
Connect First - Ep. 8 with JP Lane
5/31/2023
28:24
America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses selfless service, overcoming obstacles, and staying positive with SPC (Ret.) JP Lane during the seventh episode of Connect First.
Connect First - Ep. 6 with SEAC John Wayne Troxell
4/28/2023
32:24
America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses leading in a joint environment, transformational leadership, work-life balance, and transitioning from the military with former I Corps CSM and the 3rd Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) - John Wayne Troxell during the sixth episode of Connect First.
Connect First - Ep. 5 with SMA Jack L Tilley
3/31/2023
42:34
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps discuss asking for advice, communicating effectively, and that it's okay to have fun, with Retired 12th Sgt. Maj. of the Army Jack L. Tilley during the fifth episode of Connect First.
Connect First - Ep. 4 with COL Meghann Sullivan
3/2/2023
33:26
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the nature of officer and non-commissioned officer relationships with Col. Meghann Sullivan, commander of 5th Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, during this fourth episode of Connect First.
Connect First - Ep. 4 with COL Meghann Sullivan
3/1/2023
4:18
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the nature of officer and non-commissioned officer relationships with Col. Meghann Sullivan, commander of 5th Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, during this fourth episode of Connect First.

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