From The Green Notebook

Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Mordecai Finley sits down to talk with Joe about the power of self-reflection and how it can lead to inner well-being and help reduce conflict in our lives. He also shares lessons from decades counseling couples, earning his black belt in jujitsu, and serving in the Marine Corps following the Vietnam War.  

Send us Fan Mail UK Army Officer Henry Willi shares his insights on innovation based on his operational experience and from his time as commander of the jHub , the official innovation hub for the UK's Strategic Command. He explains why your network is your net worth and how they enable people and organizations to think differently. Joe and Henry also discuss how leadership and culture play cr...

Send us Fan Mail Joe speaks with Historian and Professor James Romm, author of Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero , Ghost on the Throne: The Death of Alexander the Great and the War for Crown and Empire , and The Sacred Band: Three Hundred Theban Loves and the Fight to Save Greek Freedom . Joe and James discuss how reading ancient history can better prepare leaders for the challenges the...

Send us Fan Mail Bestselling author Ryan Holiday discusses his latest book, Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave.  Joe and Ryan talk about how fear can hold us back from personal growth, helping others, and making a positive impact in our communities. During the episode, the two share personal stories of overcoming fear and doubt along with those of influential people who answered their ow...

Send us Fan Mail Joe and Chevy discuss the art and science of mentorship.  Chevy shares how important it is for people to find mentors and provides tips on how and where to find them. He also explains why peers can be a great source for development.  Finally, they share stories of their own journeys and the role peer and more senior mentors have played in their development. 

Send us Fan Mail CSM (ret) Bill Thetford shares lessons from his career that spanned almost four decades in the United States Army. Bill shares his thoughts on the role of the noncommissioned officer (NCO) in the military and shares advice on how NCOs can lead up in their organizations. He also explains the importance of leaders removing barriers, the art of giving someone bad news, and methods fo...

Send us Fan Mail New York Times Best-Selling Author Kim Scott joins Joe to discuss how leaders can foster a culture that promotes honest feedback regardless of the power dynamics within an organization. In the interview, Kim discusses the lessons she shares in her books Radical Candor and Just Work , including how to give praise, how leaders can solicit feedback, how to promote diversity efforts,...

Send us Fan Mail Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg shares the lessons he's learned leading the 30-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) over the last seven years. Additionally, he explains how his parents' approach to diplomacy influenced his leadership style. He also discusses his experiences with tragedy as the Prime Minister of Norway following the terrorist attacks on 07/...

Send us Fan Mail Major General Chris Donahue, commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division, shares lessons he's learned throughout his career and discusses best practices for leaders to shape organizational culture. He also shares his thoughts on why change is hard, his greatest challenge as a division commander, and how reading helps him think through problems. 

Send us Fan Mail Shawn Coyne has spent decades in the publishing business working with some of the biggest names in news, sports, and entertainment.  In this episode, he shares the numerous lessons he's learned throughout his successful career to include the pitfalls of seeking external validation and why doing so doesn't lead to happiness. He also talks about starting fresh, leaving an...

Send us Fan Mail Brett McKay sits down with Joe to share the story behind why he started The Art of Manliness website and how the site grew from a hobby to a full-time job for both him and his wife Kate. He also discusses the importance of focusing on family culture and shares weekly family events that he and Kate use to be intentional with their family life. 

Send us Fan Mail The CEO of LEADx and author of Great Leaders Have No Rules , Kevin Kruse discusses contrarian leadership principles that many leaders overlook.  Kevin and Joe talk about the downsides of having an open door policy, the problem with leaders wanting to be liked,  and the pitfalls of leaders valuing being bullet proof over being vulnerable. They also discuss why standards are more im...

Send us Fan Mail Professor Nancy Sherman has spent decades working with military leaders on ethics, PTSD, moral injury, and suicide prevention. In this episode, she explains how an ancient philosophy can help service members and first responders work through traumatic experiences. She also discusses why community is so important for developing resiliency and grit, and finally, why we all should tr...

Send us Fan Mail Joe sits down with Sebastian Junger to discuss his latest book, Freedom , and examine what this word means in modern society. In discussing the book, Junger recounts his 400-mile journey along east coast railroad lines while dodging police officers, sleeping under bridges, and walking through tough neighborhoods. They also talk about why combat deployments are such a powerful forc...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Micah Zenko, author of Red Team: How to Succeed By Thinking Like the Enemy , explains why red teaming is an important practice for any organization. Joe and Micah discuss organizational blindspots, the best practices for finding them, and how red teamers can provide constructive feedback. Additionally, Micah shares techniques for leaders to become better critical thinkers.   

Send us Fan Mail Retired Army Lieutenant General and former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster explains why military leaders need to study the past to gain clarity in the present and also shares a career worth of lessons to include why the Battle of 73 Easting taught him about the importance of tough, realistic training. Finally, he spends a few minutes talking about the mindset he adopted be...

Send us Fan Mail Recently retired naval aviator Jack “Farva” Curtis shares his thoughts on the importance of culture and why diversity of thought is needed to create winning teams. Additionally, he discusses the benefits of flattening organizations and reflects on why leaders should study ideas outside their area of expertise. Jack's written several widely read articles over the years to incl...

Send us Fan Mail Joe sits down with 2x Super Bowl Champion and former NFL place kicker Lawrence Tynes to discuss the lessons he learned over the course of his NFL career. Tynes emphasizes the importance of preparation when being called upon to perform in high pressure situations. He explains why a team's culture is more important than the talent in the locker room. Lawrence also passes along...

Send us Fan Mail General Miller talks about the lessons he's learned over the past 38 years of service. He discusses crucible moments that shaped him, including a firefight in Mogadishu in October 1993 where he served as the assault force commander. He also shares how these crucible moments have influenced him as the current commander of forces in Afghanistan and for his latest undertaking, p...

Send us Fan Mail The team sits down with Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius . Robertson explains the origins of the philosophy,  why Stoicism has survived for the last 2300 years, and it's useful for leaders today. 

Send us Fan Mail The team sits down with P.W. Singer to discuss his latest book, Burn-In: A Novel of the Real Robotic Revolution . He dives into some of the technologies from the book, the difference between useful fiction and science fiction, and why he says useful fiction is like a smoothie packed full of intellectual vitamins.     

Send us Fan Mail Joe interviews the head coach for the Missouri Tigers football team, Eliah Drinkwitz. Coach Drinkwitz discusses his approach coming into a new football program and cautions against the one mistake that leaders can make that will quickly erode trust. He also shares some practical advice on communication, avoiding the trappings of ego, and investing in players on and off the field....

Send us Fan Mail Joe talks with Walter Isaacson about his newest book The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race . Walter explains the science behind gene editing and the ethical and scientific implications for humans. They also discuss the importance of remaining curious and many of the other lessons Walter has learned writing books to include Leonardo da Vi...

Send us Fan Mail Joe interviews WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page about his wrestling career, the work required to become an eight-year “overnight success,” and the role others played in helping him rise to the top of his profession. Dallas and Joe also discuss the importance of fitness and the benefits of Dallas’ personal fitness program: DDP YOGA.

Send us Fan Mail Joe sits down with retired Air Force Colonel Merryl Tengsdal to discuss piloting the famed U2 spy plane. There are less than 1500 qualified pilots since the program’s inception in 1955, and he shares her experiences as the only African American woman in its ranks.  She also discusses her debut as a contestant on Season 2 of CBS’ Tough as Nails which airs Wednesday Nights