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The Cutlass Podcast
Hosted by Paul Kingsbury · EN
The Cutlass Podcast is the official podcast of the National Chief Petty Officers Association. Join Paul Kingsbury, his co-hosts, and his guests as they dive into a variety of leadership and management development, legislative and policy affairs, and history and heritage topics to help keep the active, reserve, and retired CPO community informed and effective.
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Coaching and Performance Feedback
Apr 23, 202400:53:02Tap to summarizeCoaching is a powerful communication technique that helps your people identify their strengths and weaknesses while outlining goals for performance improvement. In this episode, Paul Kingsbury and Toby Ruiz discuss the importance of coaching and performance feedback in leadership development. They explore the attributes of effective coaches, the role of coaching in improving efficiency and personal growth, and how the situational leadership model of coaching fits into different leadership styles. Additionally, they differentiate between performance feedback, coaching, and mentoring, highlighting the unique characteristics of each approach.
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OK Boomer! Advice on Leading Across Generations
Apr 8, 202401:30:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Im joined by Damo McCullough and Tisha Bing from the Permission to Speak Freely Podcast to discuss the importance of understanding generational differences in the workplace. We introduce the concept of generational attitudes, values, and beliefs, and how those can impact leadership attitudes and communication styles while sharing our own experiences and perspectives as members of different generations. Topics include the need for leaders to adapt to the changing expectations and preferences of younger generations, the challenges of balancing organizational values with generational attitudes, the impact of military culture and core values on the way leaders approach their roles, and the role of the CPO Mess in bridging generational gaps. Tneed for a fundamental shift in the culture.
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How to Lead Up & Be a Better Follower
Mar 26, 202400:26:38Tap to summarizeIn the episode I'm with Master Chief Laura Stout taking time to reflect on the importance of followership, offering insights and advice on how to do it well, and reviewing the attributes leaders should have to remain good followers. We build our discussion off a great article by USAF Colonel Phillip S. Meilinger's titled "The Ten Rules of Good Followership." For additional information about the topics discussed in this and other episodes buy the Chief Petty Officer's Guide. You can order a signed and inscribed copy at https://www.cutlassleadership.com.
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So You Want to Be a Senior Enlisted Leader?
Feb 27, 2024Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Paul Kingsbury welcomes Toby Ruiz, who is the CMC for the Navy Leadership and Ethics Center, to discuss the role of senior enlisted leaders in the military. They provide background information on the evolution of the position and its importance in shaping leadership development for enlisted sailors. They also highlight the rewards and challenges of serving in senior enlisted leader roles, including the opportunity to influence policy and celebrate the success of sailors. The conversation addresses the perception and criticism of senior enlisted leader roles, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and dispelling the notion that these positions are purely political. Finally, they discuss the relationship between senior enlisted leaders and the wardroom, highlighting the need for collaboration and effective communication. You can gain more insight in the article "Harnessing the Influence of Senior Enlisted Leaders".
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