NCO Journal Podcast

NCO Journal Managing Editor Chago Zapata joins the podcast, as a guest, to discuss his new article, "The Drone Patrol." This is the first submission for the NCO Journal's new "Creative Domain" section, allowing NCOs to express their ideas and stories based on real events, books, video games, tv, and movies.

WO1 Cheng Qiao Feng, a leader in the Singaporean Army chats with the NCO Journal staff about his article, “Needs-Based Approach to Holistic Health and Fitness,” on the NCO Journal Podcast.

Retired CSM Richard B. Adams Jr. chats with the NCO Journal staff about his article, “Shaping an NCO's Career Through Mission Command” on the NCO Journal Podcast.

Sgt. Maj Nicholas Beauchamp and Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Manuel Atencio, instructors at the Sergeants Major Academy join the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss the importance of counseling and the difference it can make for Soldiers at all levels.

Sgt. Maj. Joseph W. Frost joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss how "liked" leaders can increase their influence, trust, and positivity with their Soldiers.

MSG Anthony Burroughs joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss his article, "What if Soldiers Acted Their "Wage?" and how "quiet quitting" fails the Army's mission.

Master Sgt. Jason G. Pickett and Sgt. Maj. Lisa Walker join the podcast to discuss his article, "The ACFT: Soldiers over Scores." The article discusses the idea that physical fitness scores should not be overemphasized when selecting senior leadership positions and promotions.

The NCO Journal Team sit down with Master Sgt. Robert Mb. Flak to discuss his personal reflections and dealings with toxic leadership and how the U.S. Army can improve it's education to combat it. Based on his article, "Breaking the Cycle: Eradicating Toxic Leadership."

CSM David Vowell shares "Ten Things" he wished he knew as a young SGT on the NCO Journal Podcast.

CSM Curry & SGT Colson discuss their article, "Project Maximo: Empowering NCOs through Health, Family and Selfcare" with the NCO Journal staff. Project Maximo is a four-week program that helps senior NCOs prioritize their health. It is a physical, mental, and spiritual 'tune-up' for senior NCOs that helps them maintain warfighting readiness.

Sgt. Michael L. Sobey has a candid conversation with the NCO Journal staff, speaking about personal challenges and delving into issues associated with behavioral health. He recommends the U.S. Army institute a behavioral health golden hour mirroring physical response guidelines but for mental health, train and equip Soldiers with the knowledge and skills needed to address behavioral health issues,...

The NCO Journal Team discuss how resiliency and using the different servant leadership traits can enhance Soldiers at the team and individual level with author, Sgt. Maj. Angela Guigni.

Sgt. Maj. Ed Fayette and the staff of the NCO Journal to discuss his article, "Cultural Awareness as a Weapon." By training Soldiers and their organizations for specific operational environments before arrival, the U.S. Army sends better prepared Soldiers to interact with foreign populations, argues Fayette.

Sgt. Maj. Timothy Haar and the staff of the NCO Journal discuss "Coin: Don't Trade Blood for Knowledge." As the U.S. Army focuses on LSCO with near-peer threats, NCO-led COIN operations remain a vital part of the overall mission set. The Army must be prepared or it may find itself once again trading blood for knowledge.

Sgt. Maj. Jacob Kirk joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss his article, "Irregular and Hybrid Warfare." As U.S. military power has grown, our adversaries have developed a blueprint to defeat that power. Listen as we take a deep dive into what types of training our NCOs should be providing to combat these strategies.

The NCO Journal Team discuss "Future Weapons Technology of 2040," an article written by Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher L. Hartzell on the necessary advances of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in weapons for the U.S. Army.

Sgt. Maj. Phillip Fenrick joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss his ideas to change the current process to identify and select instructors in his recent article, "Enlisted Army Education: Legit or Just Another Euphemism?"

1SG Soraya Bacchus joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss her ideas on reshaping the Army's current Transition Assistance Program.

CSM Shawn Carns, the I Corps senior enlisted leader joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss the essential traits and abilities to be an effective and respected leader in his new article, "Be Yourself."

SGM David Vowell joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss his new article, "What is the Purpose of Use or Lose Leave?"

Sgt. Brandon Burnett and Master Sgt. James Carmichael join the NCOJ Podcast to discuss their philosophies on leadership based on Sgt. Burnett's article, "The Importance of Empowering your Subordinates."

Col. Glenn A. Henke and special guest Sgt. Maj. Lawrence W. McKnight Jr. from the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command take a deep dive into Henke's article "Want to Avoid a FLIPL? Focus on Supply Discipline" with NCO Journal staff.

Dr. Richard McConnell and special guest Jacob Mong from CGSC take a deep dive into Creativity: The "Backbone" of Initiative with NCO Journal staff.

CSM Robert Theus joins the NCO Journal Podcast to discuss Drill Sergeant Misconduct for his new article with special guest CSM Rickey Jackson, the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy Commandant to discuss issues and solutions.

Staff Sgt. Nicholas DiMichele joins the podcast to discuss his new article, "Developing Strategically-Minded Enlisted Leaders," with the NCO Journal team Mar. 22, 2023.