#36 How the Army helped me achieve the American Dream, through the life of an Airborne Ranger. w/ Raphael Vasquez

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today's episode is with Mike Albaugh. I've always seen Mike as my Go-To Guy to give it to me straight and for advice throughout my career. Not only is he an amazing NCO with more experience than most, and a historic career, but he's also a great friend with a vision for great things after the Army. I hope you enjoy today's conversation with Mike Albaugh. Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People. Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553842772462

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode is for those thinking about how to close out 2024. How to end with a bang, and set yourself up for 2025. Don't wait until January, start today. It starts with systems, habits, routines, and preparation you put into each day. That's the "Ideal Day". Listen to episode #18 to refresh yourself on how to get better every day by practicing the ideal day. But before that, I think reviewing what we were hoping to get out of 2024 will give us the focus we need to finish strong. So we'll relisten to "Let's Go 2024" A Morning Standup, to gain clarity, find focus, and close out the most important goals we had for 2024.  Start TODAY, closing out 2024 with your own Morning Standup.Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People. Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553842772462

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today's conversation is with First Sergeant Don Castelow. Don is the kind of leader who raises the level of every room, event, and exercise he participates in. Don dives into his story of growing up in the Army, starting a family, and contributing more than his share to every task at every unit he is part of. He discusses his leader development models and the "Bubble Map". We will put pictures of his whiteboards & bubble maps on our Instagram page  https://www.instagram.com/teach_me_to_fish_podcast/.He'll discuss how the 25th Infantry Division is executing Transition in Contact, implementing Cross Domain and Effects companies, and what he learned from his recent Combat Training Center (CTC) rotation at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC). We are so excited to share Don's story and advice with you and hope you do the same for someone you care about.   NoDaysOff!Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People. Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553842772462

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today's Episode is a Morning Standup. We will discuss what's been going on for the last few weeks, what's the ONE thing we have to do to be successful this week, what big decisions we have coming up, and get some things off our chest. We hope this episode helps you think through what you want to do to have an awesome week. NoDaysOff!Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People. Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553842772462

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This conversation is with Shaun Curry. Shaun is a lifetime Soldier who worked his way up from a private in 2nd Ranger Battalion during the 9/11 attacks, to the Command Sergeant Major for the 25th Infantry Division and United States Army Hawaii. Shaun centers his life around helping over 100+ thousand Soldiers, Families, and civilians across the islands of Oahu and Hawaii as only their command sergeant major can.   Shaun leads the way he knows best, with his heart, compassion, foundation of discipline, and daily routines. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Shaun Curry. Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People. Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553842772462

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode is focused on knowing yourself, knowing your People, and knowing your environment. Spending time to develop in these areas helps you generate "Intuition" or "Commander's Intuition".It Starts with knowing your values:1. Character - Doing what's right2. Competence - Being able to do what is expected 3. Commitment - A belief in a brighter future We talk about the things that matter most: 1. Our health2. Our families3. Our relationships & reputation4. Our contributionDeveloping Intuition is developed with preparation, practice, education, and experience. Put together, it is similar to judgment—the ability to feel what is expected, at that moment, and in the near future.  Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People. Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553842772462

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today’s conversation is with Raphael Vasquez. Raphael is a gifted storyteller with an amazing attention to detail balanced with an infectious sense of humor and humility. Raphael is a career Army officer who enlisted in the Army and served as an NCO in 2nd Ranger Battalion before becoming an officer. He is now teaching at the Army’s Command & General Staff College. I’m so happy to share Raphael’s story, his advice for leaders, and his friendship. Raphael is the epitome of a “Good Dude”, and I am excited to get this episode started. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Raphael Vasquez. Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People. Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553842772462

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today's conversation is with Konrad Kearcher. Konrad is a student at the Army's School for Advanced Military Studies "SAMS". Konrad and I sat down for a quick conversation to catch up, share his story, with you, spark some ideas for his future studies, and hear what is on his mind as he goes from being a captain to a major, a "field grade officer."This conversation is intended to be a quick hitter, that can be knocked out during a lunch break. I hope you enjoy today's conversation with Konrad Kearcher. Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People. Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553842772462

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today's episode we're going to hear from a handful of People who recently chose to serve, and a couple who have been serving for a few years. They will talk about some of the things they are NOT looking forward to. Some of the disappointing things they have experienced already. They will also talk about what's on their mind when they think about serving long term and what might push them towards doing something else. If you are a leader, and you want to know what your People are thinking, ask them. Ask better questions. Actually care about what they think. Actually care about what they say. If you truly care, they just might tell you. I hope you enjoy today's conversation. Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People. Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553842772462

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode was recorded a year ago. A lot of things sound similar. Trivius and I were transitioning jobs, moving our families, taking on new responsibilities, and doing our best to keep learning and growing as leaders, for any team we are a part of. We hope this episode helps you reflect on where you were a year ago, and be proud of the progress you have made. Momentum builds when you get a little better every day. +1%, progress = small victories, stacked on top of each other, building like compound interest. We'd love to hear from you using the links in these show notes, on our social media pages, and leave a comment on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite streaming platform. Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People. Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself. I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.Instagram Link - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ALde1yH5v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553842772462