Best Chief Bob Vasquez Podcasts (2024)

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Gratitude! 21:56

1d ago21:56

21:56

Ms Dava and Chief close out this season by sharing their thoughts and stories about being grateful. Thanks to all of our listeners. We wish you a great holiday season and look forward to sharing more thoughts in January 2025!By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Gratitude, Valuing, and Appreciating! 20:01

4h ago20:01

20:01

Dr Lugo and Chief conclude the season with their discussion on gratitude, valuing, and appreciating. As the holiday season approaches, those concepts are important to consider and practice, particularly when maintaining our personal resilience. We thank all of our listeners for following us and hope that what you've heard in these episodes will hel…

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Not Yet! 4:23

4d ago4:23

4:23

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Trust! 25:41

6h ago25:41

25:41

Can we break trust with someone and regain it? Great and tough question that Ms Dava and Chief ponder on this episode.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Veteran's Day Tribute 22:26

3d ago22:26

22:26

Dr Lugo and Chief share their thoughts on the importance and significance of Veteran's Day. It's not about grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. Having served in the military, they both have experiences and perspectives on that holiday, including the concepts of unity, community, culture, initiative, and purpose.…

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The TRUTH Shall Make Us.... 23:27

8d ago23:27

23:27

What is Truth? Ever ponder that question? That's what Ms Dava and Chief do in this episode. What are the characteristics of that word? Who knows what is THE Truth? What's the value of it? Ms Dava And Chief ponder those and other questions.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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CMSgt (Ret) Manny Martinez 31:02

8d ago31:02

31:02

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 business results across 60 countries and 25,000 clients. In October 2018, Manny completed a 30-year career i…

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The Power of Solitude! 23:56

10d ago23:56

23:56

Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss a most important practice that many leaders neglect, the practice of solitude, and its power. Dr Lugo express how leaders, and people in general, often lose their ability to hear their own voice and tend to repeat what others are saying. Chief shares how reflecting on one's character affects one's leadership.…

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It's Time to Lead! 4:09

18d ago4:09

4:09

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Common Courtesies 23:18

15d ago23:18

23:18

Ms Dava and Chief discuss and banter about common courtesies, which, as the discussion goes, are not necessarily common. And what makes them courtesies? Are different behaviors courtesies in one culture and not another? What's the common purpose in being courteous? What's the truth?By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Thoughts on Thinking.... 18:01

17d ago18:01

18:01

In this episode, Dr Lugo and Chief think, then share, their thoughts on the idea of thinking. They discuss Future's Thinking including Jim Dator's Four Futures and other thoughts on thoughts. Thinking is good, but as Dr Lugo says, it has to evolve into action!By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Why? 3:34

25d ago3:34

3:34

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Atomic Habits - Make it Satisfying 24:37

21d ago24:37

24:37

Ms Dava just ran a Spartan Race! Not CHIEF! NO WAY! He and Ms Dava connect the tenets of Jame Clear's Atomic Habits book to Ms Dava's experience with the race. They talk about Creating Immediate Results, Tracking Your Progress, Offering Immediate Success, and the value of Surprise and Delight. It's all about strengthening yourself so that your can …

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CMSgt (Ret) Dan Roby 29:12

27d ago29:12

29:12

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 joining APUS, Chief Roby served in the US Air Force for 27 years, retiring as a CMSgt (E-9) in 2005. He held numerous posi…

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Self Leadership 21:39

1M ago21:39

21:39

We often discuss how to be a leader, but seldom contemplate where does leading start. Dr Lugo and Chief share their thoughts on leading oneself, or Self Leadership. Dr Lugo suggests that there are two areas to consider to begin the process, What's Important and Time Management. Of course, Chief will banter with him, but they'll agree in the end.…

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Balance is a Choice! 4:27

1M ago4:27

4:27

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Atomic Habits - Make It Easy 24:48

29d ago24:48

24:48

Make it easy! That's the third law of developing Atomic Habits. Yeah, RIGHT! Make it easy is easier said than done! Ms Dava and Chief discuss how to make it easiER. Atomic Habits author, James Clear, shares his 2-minute Rule that Chief translates into breaking the habit up into small parts so that you don't overwhelm yourself. But, whatever works, …

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MSgt Andrew Livingston 32:27

1M ago32:27

32:27

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 the prestigious title of First Sergeant of the Year. He is the founder of Bring the Awesome Inc., a compan…

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LIVE! discussion with Mr Timmothy Dickens on the topic of Coaching - Part 2 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

Here's part 2 of our discussion on Coaching with our guest, Mr Timmothy Dickens, who is a professional executive coach, among other things. We talked about the history, the context, the skills of coaching and how to do it correctly, in the first episode. Here we continue the discussion of the future of coaching, including the affects of AI on this …

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Managing People is Puzzling! 3:40

2M ago3:40

3:40

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Atomic Habits - Make it Obvious 23:02

2M ago23:02

23:02

Ms Dava and Chief continue their discussion on James Clear's book Atomic Habits by focusing on Mike it Obvious. What does that mean? How do we do it? What are the effects of doing it?By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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CMSgt (Ret) Sarah Sparks 33:07

2M ago33:07

33:07

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 higher-education institution offering a world-class, highly structured four-year regimen of comprehensive…

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LIVE! discussion with Mr Timmothy Dickens on the topic of Coaching - Part 1 28:59

2M ago28:59

28:59

As we do periodically, we recently did a LIVE! episode of Leaders and Futures with our guest, Mr Timmothy Dickens, who is a professional executive coach, among other things. We talked about the history, the context, the skills of coaching and how to do it correctly. Yeah, we bantered a little. A lot of fun and learning by all!…

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How Do You See Yourself? 4:00

2M ago4:00

4:00

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Atomic Habits 23:11

2M ago23:11

23:11

Ms Dava and Chief share their perspectives on the tenets of James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits, including make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Put it on Your Calendar! 3:13

2M ago3:13

3:13

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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SMSgt Mealinda Koory 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

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 operational duties and programs, ensuring unit and Wing members can focus on core tasks impacting overall mi…

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First Impressions Last 22:29

2M ago22:29

22:29

Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez banter a bit about the importance and effect that first impressions make, positive and negative, and how leaders are perceived by the first impressions they set. Dr Lugo suggests that they must be consistent, values-based, and aligned with organizational goals and purpose in order to have a positive impact.…

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The Power of Vision 2:56

2M ago2:56

2:56

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Nine Eleven 22:10

2M ago22:10

22:10

Chief shares some thoughts about 9/11, where he was, how he felt, the impact of events, etc. Ms Dava wasn't yet born.... The Nation's character changed then forever more.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Fundamentals of Leading 23:28

2M ago23:28

23:28

UCLA men's basketball coach, John Wooden, used to start every season by training his teams how to wear their socks properly. Talk about fundamentals! Well, his teams won...A LOT! So Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss some of the fundamentals of leading. Although not an exhaustive list, it's at least a start, whether you're a new leader or need to be…

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Listening is Key! 5:30

2M ago5:30

5:30

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Count Your Blessings! 24:20

3M ago24:20

24:20

Finishing up their discussion of Chief's book, The College Freshman's BEYOND Survival Guide!, Chief and Ms Dava share what they're grateful for and what we all should be grateful for on a daily basis. It may not be easy, but it's worth it!By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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MORE Creating or Discovering Value 21:55

3M ago21:55

21:55

Chief inspires Dr Lugo to agree with him on what's MOST valued. Well, almost. They may agree to disagree, but agreeably. What's most important in creating value? Is it the process? Is it the product? Is it the service? Is it a combination? Listen in to discover the ultimate answer....By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Make a Difference! 22:59

3M ago22:59

22:59

Have FUN! Learn SOMETHING! Now, Make a DIFFERENCE! That's what Ms Dava and Chief discuss in this episode. Making a difference can be difficult if you don't know who you're trying to help. Does what you think makes them better actually what makes them better? How do you know? Yeah, more questions.....…

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CMSgt (Ret) Todd Salzman 30:20

3M ago30:20

30:20

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 at the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell AFB, Kansas, 13th Air Force, Hickam AFB, Hawaii, and finally at the United St…

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Creating or Discovering Value 21:09

3M ago21:09

21:09

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? That's ALMOST the discussion that Dr Lugo and Chief have in this episode. Describing their own perspectives on which happens first and the importance of each, Chief and Dr Lugo banter a bit until they come to a conclusion. Or do they? Chief primes Dr Lugo for next week's discussion which answers Chief's que…

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I Got That From You! 3:47

3M ago3:47

3:47

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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CMSgt Jeff Trottier 29:24

3M ago29:24

29:24

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 National Science Foundation directed operations in the Arctic and Antarctica polar regions. As the 11th Seni…

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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with author, Stephen Sunstrom PART 2 25:05

3M ago25:05

25:05

Periodically, we do a LIVE version of our show, which we did on 8 August. We invited author and CEO, Stephen Sontsrom, to join us to discuss the tenets of his book, Leadership in Two Steps. Focusing on his book but opening up to other topics, here's PART 2 of that discussion.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Learn Something! 23:15

3M ago23:15

23:15

Having discussed the first lesson in Chief's book, The College Freshman's Beyond Survival Guide, which is Have Fun!, Ms Dava and Chief discuss the next lesson, which is, Learn Something! What SHOULD you learn your first year of college and beyond? And how does that happen? Listen in and you may learn the answers.…

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MSgt Faith Donavon 33:50

3M ago33:50

33:50

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 as a General's Enlisted Aide and Unit Deployment Manager. Her functional expertise is why she now works as the …

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Leaders and Futures LIVE! with author, Stephen Sunstrom PART 1 35:48

3M ago35:48

35:48

Periodically, we do a LIVE version of our show, which we did on 8 August. We invited author and CEO, Stephen Sontsrom, to join us to discuss the tenets of his book, Leadership in Two Steps. Focusing on his book but opening up to other topics, here's the first part of that discussion.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Have FUN! 22:28

4M ago22:28

22:28

Ms Dava and Chief discuss the first tenet of his book, The College Freshman BEYOND Survival Guide, Have FUN! But what is that, anyway? What does FUN mean? How do you ensure that having fun is an effective way to create Leaders of Character? Listen closely....By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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The Truth About Motivation! 20:26

4M ago20:26

20:26

Chief and Dr Lugo cuss and discuss the idea and the TRUTH about motivation. Dr Lugo even makes up a word! He’s a PhD. He can do that, evidently! Is motivation extrinsic or Intrinsic? Can leaders really motivate others, even themselves? Or do they merely inspire others to motivate themselves? So many questions…. Listen for answers….…

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College Bound! 23:04

4M ago23:04

23:04

It's the time of year when many youngsters are preparing for the next chapter in their lives, college! Ms Dava and Chief begin a series of discussions based on his and his daughter's book, The College Freshman BEYOND Survival Guide, that will help empower a future Leader of Character as they embark on a new adventure.…

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The TRUTH About Empowerment! 22:02

4M ago22:02

22:02

Dr Lugo and Chief have an AMAZING discussion on empowerment; what it means, how you do it, IF you do it, and other topics. They practice the lesson they learned from Dr Stephen Covey to agree to disagree agreeably. You may find that your idea of empowerment isn't the same as either Dr Lugo's or Chief's.…

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The Value of Modeling 21:59

4M ago21:59

21:59

Who’s responsible for creating the culture of an organization? Could it be the leader? How does he/she do so? Could it be by modeling behavior that the leader wants to develop and perpetuate? What, exactly, or almost exactly are those behaviors that an effective leader models? So many questions. So many perspectives. At least two….…

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What you may not know about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.... 23:59

4M ago23:59

23:59

Last episode, Chief left y'all and Ms Dava with a thought that he said he'd share and discuss this episode. And so here it is! Chief and Ms Dava discuss Abraham Malow's Hierarchy of Needs, particularly, the highest need. They even get into the discussion of what love means. A lot of meat in this episode.…

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Why Can't We Talk? 22:26

4M ago22:26

22:26

Why can't we talk? Why can't we discuss important topics such as politics and religion? Why is it taboo to do so in the workplace? Is it because we don't know how to do so in a mutually respectful way? That's what Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss in this episode. Their conclusion is that we can agree to disagree agreeably, something they both lear…

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