So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?!
This podcast is based on Chief Bob Vásquez's book, So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?! It consists of interviews with leaders who have experience in each of the twelve areas discussed in the book. Each week, Chief Vásquez and a guest will discuss additional thoughts and ideas (all belong to the interviewees themselves) that will help you empower yourself to become a better leader, a Chief! Good luck! Be GREAT! You ARE!
Episodes
26 episodes
CMSgt (Ret) Manny Martinez
Manny Martinez hails from Olympia WA. He’s the President of Relentless Leadership LLC., a Crestcom International authorized agent. Crestcom delivers interactive learning experiences in leadership and management which help people produce real bu...
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31:02
CMSgt (Ret) Dan Roby
Danny Roby is Vice President, AMU Business Development and Student Success. He oversees AMU Brand Management encompassing the B2B, Military/Veteran and International markets. He has been with the university since 2005.Prior to join...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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29:12
MSgt Andrew Livingston
Master Sergeant Andrew Livingston is a seasoned entrepreneur and veteran, with a graduate-level education and a distinguished 20-year career in the United States Air Force, where he earned multiple awards across four different AFSCs, including ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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32:27
CMSgt (Ret) Sarah Sparks
Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Sarah Sparks served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. She advised the Academy’s Superintendent and senior staff in the direction of a premier...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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33:07
SMSgt Mealinda Koory
Senior Master Sergeant Mealinda M. Koory is the Superintendent of the Commander Support Staff, 302nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, United States Air Force Reserve, Peterson SFB, CO. Her team is responsible for coordinating administrative and op...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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31:57
CMSgt (Ret) Todd Salzman
CMSgt (Ret) Todd Salzman is a 30-year Air Force veteran.He logged over 2700 hours of instructor and evaluator time in KC-135R and deployed globally in support of numerous operations and contingencies.Todd served as Command Chief a...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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30:20
CMSgt Jeff Trottier
Chief Master Sgt (Ret) Jeffrey J. Trottier served as the Command Chief of the 109th Airlift Wing, Stratton Air National Guard Base Scotia, New York. Stratton is home to the ski-equipped LC-130H cargo plane whose primary mission is to support Na...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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29:24
MSgt Faith Donavon
Originally from Bellevue, Nebraska, MSgt Faith Donavon has served in the USAF for over 18 years in Services career field. She has worked as a DFAC Manager, Fitness Center NCOIC, Mortuary Affairs Dress and Restoration Section Lead, as well...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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33:50
MSgt Pete Ruiz
MSgt Pete Ruiz, who is an Academy Military Trainer at the Air Force Academy and who has served as an Exec for several Command Chiefs, shares his thoughts on Acknowledging Presence, You Don't Know Everything, and Network lessons in the book.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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28:16
SMSgt (Ret) Nicole Brown
SMSgt (First Sergeant/Retired) Nicole Brown shares her thoughts and perspectives on how effective Chiefs realize that they "don't know everything" (lesson # 2), based on her experience.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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23:33
CMSgt Sharla Kostielney
CMSgt Sharla Kostielney is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 341st Missile Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. She is the primary advisor to the commander on matters concerning the readiness, training, morale, health, welfare, effe...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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29:09
CMSAF #19 JoAnne Bass
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to thos...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:07
Lesson 12 - Seek Help! with CMSgt Phillip McAlpin
Chief Master Sergeant Philip B. McAlpin Jr., is the Senior EnlistedLeader for the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron, Royal Air ForceMildenhall, United Kingdom. Chief McAlpin serves as thecommander’s principle advisor on all enlisted mat...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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33:45
Lesson 11 - Think Backward! with CMSgt James Pope
Chief Master Sergeant James Pope is the acting CommandChief of the 316th Wing at Joint Base Andrews-Naval AirFacility Washington, Maryland. In this role, he advises thecommander on all enlisted matters and on issues regardingthe...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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34:06
Lesson 10 - Get Out of the Way! with CMSgt Carlos Sanchez
Chief Master Sergeant Carlos Sanchez is assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, as the Chief Enlisted Manager of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight. He leads 54 military and civilian Airmen in...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:29
Lesson 9 - Gratitude is Everything! with CMSgt Rey García
Chief Master Sergeant Reynaldo Garcia, Jr., is the Senior Enlisted Leaderfor the 96th Communications Squadron, 96th Test Wing, Eglin Air ForceBase Florida. He leads 345 military, civilian and contract personnelperforming Cyber Defen...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:18
Lesson 8 - Build Trust! with CMSgt James Seballes
Chief Master Sgt. James Seballes served as the Senior Enlisted Leader, Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), temporarily located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. STARCOM was established as a Field Command 23 August 2021. &...
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36:03
Lesson 7 - Just say NO! with CMSgt Karmann-Monique Pogue
Chief Master Sergeant Karmann-Monique Pogue serves as the Senior Enlisted Leader, Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), temporarily headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. STARCOM was established as a Field Command 23 Au...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:56
Lesson 6 - Acknowledge Presence! with CMSgt Candi Schneider
Chief Master Sergeant Candi R. Schneider is the United States Space Force First Sergeant, Headquarters United States Space Force, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Serves as advisor to the CMSSF, CSO, and Air Force Element Leaders...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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36:57
Lesson 5 - Take care of yourself first! with CMSgt Daniel Robinson
Chief Master Sergeant Daniel Robinson is the Senior Enlisted Leader for the 100th Mission Support Group, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. He is the principle advisor to the commander on all enlisted matters influencing the readiness,...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:50
Lesson 4 - Mentor! with CMSgt Keith Castille
Chief Master Sergeant Keith Castille serves as Senior Enlisted Leader, Office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Talent Management Cell, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. He delivers Department of the Air Force talent mana...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:14
Lesson 3 - Network! with CMSgt Allison Garces
CMSgt Allison L. Garces is the Administration and Management Superintendent at the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy, Pentagon, Washington D.C. She assists in a wide range of manpower and personne...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:40
Lesson 2 - You don't know everything! with CMSgt Joe Bogdan
Chief Master Sergeant Joe Bogdan is the Chief of Enlisted Force Development, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. He leads and coordinates enlisted leadership and developmental efforts to address the Secretary, C...
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37:12
Lesson 1 - You are NOT the Boss! with CMSgt Adam Boubede
Chief Master Sergeant Adam J. Boubede is the Senior Enlisted Leader for the 86th Civil Engineer Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. He serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the Civil Engineer Group Commander on matters influencing readiness, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:46