NCO Journal Podcast Episode 68 - Shaping an NCO's Career Through Mission Command

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."

CSM David Vowell shares "Ten Things" he wished he knew as a young SGT on the NCO Journal Podcast.

CSM Curry & SGT Colson discuss their article, "Project Maximo: Empowering NCOs through Health, Family and Selfcare" with the NCO Journal staff. Project Maximo is a four-week program that helps senior NCOs prioritize their health. It is a physical, mental, and spiritual 'tune-up' for senior NCOs that helps them maintain warfighting readiness.