From The Green Notebook

Mar 08 2025 138 ep. 49 mins 159
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Named for the ubiquitous government-issued, hardcover notebooks seen in the hands of servicemembers worldwide - This podcast dives into the notebooks of military leaders, business professionals, authors, and entertainers to examine lessons that will help listeners lead with the best version of themselves.

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Managing Up Without Sucking Up: Insights from Melody Wilding

Mar 08 2025 59 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, host Joe sits down with Melody Wilding, an executive coach and author of Managing Up: How To Get What you Need From the People In Charge to explore the dynamics of power, status, and influence in the workplace. Melody shares practical strategies for managing up effectively, not by being a sycophant, but by building stronger relationships, communicati

Understanding the Military Culture Shift with Corie Weathers

Feb 21 2025 60 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, Joe welcomes Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor, author, and expert on military culture, to explore the shifting landscape of service, leadership, and the personal challenges faced by military members and their families. Corie shares insights from her latest book, Military Culture Shift, offering her thoughts on the past 20 years of war

Building a Hall of Fame Life: David Baker on Sports, Service, and Significance

Feb 08 2025 62 mins  
Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes David Baker, former President & Executive Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, to explore leadership, legacy, and the values that shape extraordinary careers. David shares lessons from his time working with NFL legends, his deep respect for the milita

Breaking the Myth of the Charismatic Leader with Sam Walker

Jan 24 2025 78 mins  
Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes Sam Walker, author of The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership, to dive into the world of leadership and team dynamics. Sam shares the surprising insights from his 11 years of research, studying over 25,000 teams since the 1880s, to uncover what truly make

The Science of Better Conversations with Alison Wood Brooks

Jan 17 2025 67 mins  
Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes Harvard professor and author Alison Wood Brooks to discuss her groundbreaking book, Talk: The Science and Art of Being Ourselves. Together, they explore the science behind conversations and how they shape our personal and professional lives. Alison introduces h

Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth

Jan 11 2025 65 mins  
Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! The 25th Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth joins Joe for a candid conversation about leadership, self-awareness, and the evolving challenges of guiding the largest branch of the U.S. military. With over three decades of experience in national security, she shares her expectations for

Rich McGuinness- More Than A Game: Lessons on Character and Legacy

Dec 20 2024 51 mins  
Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! Joe sits down with Rich McGuinness, the visionary founder of the U.S Army Bowl, to discuss how football is more than just a game—it’s a catalyst for building character, shaping lives, and creating lasting impact. Rich shares the inspiring journey of how he turned a bold idea into one of

J. Furman Daniel III- Blood, Mud, and Oil Paint

Dec 07 2024 53 mins  
Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! Joe Byerly sits down with Furman Daniel, author of Blood, Mud, and Oil Paint: The Remarkable Year That Made Winston Churchill. Together, they explore a transformative year in Churchill’s life—a time of political humiliation, personal reinvention, and the development of five life-changin

Dr. Galena Rhoades- Fighting For Your Marriage

Nov 22 2024 51 mins  
Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe Byerly sits down with Dr. Galena Rhoades, co-author of Fighting for Your Marriage, to explore the essential skills needed for strong, lasting relationships. Drawing from her extensive research, Dr. Rhoades shares practical insights on improving communication, navigating

Command Sergeant Major Walter J. Zajkowski- On Leading Yourself

Nov 15 2024 71 mins  
Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe Byerly talks with CSM Walter J. Zajkowski, Senior Enlisted Leader of Special Operations Command Pacific. With 30 years of service, CSM Zajkowski reflects on his journey from young Ranger to senior leader, sharing lessons on leadership growth, feedback, and learning from