Veterans in The Wild: Life After Our Service

Dec 15 2021

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We share deep conversations, laughs and occasionally some tears with military veterans and their families. We talk about their experience and memories from their time in uniform, the lessons they carried forward from the military, and their adventures and community impact since leaving the Service. ***Season 2 begins 11/30/2021*** ***EPISODES AIR WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS, 4:00AM EST!***

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E023 - Leadership Traits Learned by Missing my Upload Date

Dec 15 2021 10 mins

I made a mistake. Don't we all? But, that can't - and WON'T - be an excuse for me. I missed my typical upload day of every week on Tuesday morning. In missing my upload, I realized how I violated three important leadership topics, and I dive quickly into the importance of each in this episode. Before missing the deadline, I even anticipated that

E022 - What Pearl Harbor Teaches Us About Leadership

Dec 07 2021 10 mins

80 years ago, on a peaceful Sunday morning, the United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor, costing 2403 American lives, and launching the nation into World War II. While it is paramount to continue to remember that tragic, fateful day & the lives and families impacted then and throughout the war, those events offer a chance to learn many lessons in leadership that can ap

E021 – A Noun, A Verb and a Lifestyle Walk Into a Bar! [Season 2 Introduction]

Nov 30 2021 6 mins

We’re shifting gears for season two! Presenting a different format, duration and approach for this season of the podcast. Our topic is so commonly tied to the military, it’s nearly synonymous: leadership. Anyone who has worn the uniform has personally experienced and executed leadership – both the good and the bad. So, there’s plenty of opportunities for educational, comica

E020 - Don't Blink. [Big Announcements Included]

Oct 05 2021 14 mins

“The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use.” ~ Earl Nightingale. I cannot believe how quickly twenty episodes have flown by. Join me today for some major announcements about the future direction of the show, and insights and reflection from Season One of Veterans in the Wild! • If you've gained value from any aspect of the

E019 – From Periscope Depth to Industry Maverick – Jon S Rennie

Sep 28 2021 73 mins

“Leadership is a people business” is the mantra of today’s guest, manufacturing expert and author Jon S Rennie. Jon accomplished his boyhood dream and loved his seven deployments and the unique leadership challenges of submarine duty during the #ColdWar. You’ll learn many first-hand experiences of submarine life, how to keep your business focused on what’s truly important

E018 – She’s Katie Couric, But in Uniform. USMC and USN Vet – Amy Forsythe

Sep 21 2021 62 mins

You’ve seen pictures and videos from combat. Now, hear the first-hand experience of a Marine journalist who shared so many stories of servicemembers and their valor. Amy Forsythe completed five deployments, serving as a Public Affairs Officer for the Navy. She was deeply impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and is writing a SOON TO BE RELEASED BOOK, "Heroes Live Here: A Tribut

E017 - Leadership is on LIFE SUPPORT!

Sep 14 2021 24 mins

In our homes, our communities, local and global businesses, and in so many people today; LEADERSHIP is LACKING. We examine its erosion, the fastest way to fix it, and some differentiators of proper leadership. **Connect with us and let us know – who is your favorite leader, and why?** If you've gained value from any aspect of these shows, PLEASE, do the following: Listen.

E016 - Reflecting with an Old Shipmate – Chief Russ Rauch

Sep 07 2021 47 mins

You’ve seen the videos of military missiles landing precisely on-target, although launched from hundreds of miles away. Today’s guest, 24-year Navy veteran Russ Rauch, was the person responsible for getting those missiles ‘down range.’ We talk: deployments, the ancillary benefits of military service, family impacts, being a military teacher, and seeing the world. Plenty of

E015 - Veterans: We Are Our Own Best Resource. Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-8255

Aug 31 2021 11 mins

If you or a friend is struggling, or simply needs someone to talk to, the National Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. They have specific coaches and resources for Vets!Service members, veterans and friends of our community: we are the best resource we have for each other. Others may not understand us; organizations that should be obligated to care for us... won't. We must a

E014 - Making Money in Your Sleep! Navy Vet, Gary MacDermid

Aug 24 2021 44 mins

Passive income is the dream everyone desires (admit it… you have, too! I certainly have!). Navy nuke turned civilian engineer left a lucrative career to pursue passive income as a career and LIFESTYLE. You’ll learn invaluable tips and tricks you can immediately implement in this life-changing episode. ______________________________________________________________________ If y