Shots from the Winchester

If serving time in prison is society's way of exacting justice from an offender then why aren't former inmates given a clean slate when they've paid their dues? That is a question Hollywood director and producer Ricky Staub asked himself...and then started working to change. Ricky sits down with Jonathan to share the lessons and successes that he and the team at Neighborhood Films h...

Daniel Harris is a retired 30 year Army veteran as well as the Founder and  CEO of MuddyBoots Leadership. He also teaches graduate-level courses in Organizational Leadership at Mercy College Graduate Business school.  Here he joins Greencastle CEO Joe Crandell for an in-depth look at the Theory of Leadership and how to make it count for you. https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https:/...

A fascinating, in-depth analysis from Dr. Josh Cotton on the research and data collection that he conducted to overhaul the way the Navy screens, recruits, and ultimately develops future Navy SEALs.  #navyseal #motivation #BUDS #coaching #talentmanagment #specialoperations #equality #talentacquisition #HR #teamwork #executivecoaching #leadershipcoaching #organizationaldevelopment #epitesting.com h...

YouTube sensation and Purple Heart recipient, John Allen, joins us to talk about his path from Navy SEAL to nonprofit founder and CEO to YouTuber (@MRBAllen) with more than a million subscribers. It's a story of adventure, humility, and introspection. #MrBAllen #NavySEAL #NavySEALs #vetrepreneur https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡...

Our host, Jonathan Cleck, sits down with Cassandra Wheeler from Veterans In Energy to discuss the value veterans bring to the energy and utility sectors. As an #AirForce veteran and African American engineer, Cassandra sheds light on her experiences in breaking down barriers and utilizing all the strengths found in a diverse workforce. Wear your shoes around Cassandra, folks. #TheresGlassEverywher...

Dr. Jessica McWade, president of McWade Group, and Jonathan Cleck discuss what Jessica calls The L Path, using Learning, Laughing, Losing and Living as the foundation of leadership principles. Jessica has the street cred to speak to this topics as an expert…she is an author, former Navy Commander, former press secretary, and senior manager for three Fortune 200 firms. More than her titles, Jessica...

US #Navy vet, energy expert, and lifelong learner, Jennifer Herron, shares her insights with Paul Ashley on what it means to commit to never stop learning and how veterans are uniquely poised to do exactly that. https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencastleconsulting ➡️ Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/1997GAC Philadelphia, Malvern, Pennsylvania, Delawa...

Any service member worth their salt will tell you that being in the military is hard, but being married to it is even harder. Between long deployments and frequent moves and the inability to plan out more than a few weeks with any reasonable assurance that you'll be able to achieve those plans without the military throwing you a curve ball, being a military spouse ain't easy! So what hap...

Had a tough day at work? #Navy Lieutenant Commander Jesse Iwuji competed as a professional athlete WHILE STILL ON ACTIVE DUTY in the Navy. Now that's a different kind of work ethic! Today, Jesse is the only current driver at the national levels of #NASCAR that has ever served in uniform (and still does!) AND one of only two African-American drivers in all of NASCAR. We sat down with Jesse to...

Military veteran entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to do great things in the business world. But, like any start-up business, they still need help...and that's where the VETERAN SHARK TANK comes in! On this episode of the Greencastle Podcast, Jonathan talks with Joe Crandall and Alex Archawski, the two veterans who have worked behind the scenes to make the Veteran Shark Tank the premier p...

In this episode of the Greencastle Podcast, we were lucky enough to grab crazy-busy entrepreneur, Brent Gleeson, between speaking gigs and closing deals to talk about humility, emotional intelligence...and all of the leadership traits that you don't associate with a combat veteran Navy SEAL. #leadership #navyseal #navyseals #leadershipcoaching https://greencastleconsulting.com ➡️ Instagram -...

In this episode of the Greencastle Podcast, Army veteran-turned-entrepreneur Erica Webster of Dub Fitness shares her story of how the COVID-19 forced her to reinvent her entire business model...over a weekend. On the exterior, Erica is a hardcore fitness guru and fierce advocate for veteran causes, but that's only skin deep. Pivoting to meet her clients needs while also finding new clients, E...

On this episode of the Greencastle Podcast, we talk to David Cuthbert , founder and CEO of Global Imprint . David talks about his time diffusing bombs and leading troops in Iraq as a Navy EOD officer and how he's carried those lessons forward. David's depth of leadership is enviable. From his military special operations leadership experience to his role as the CEO of a national telecom c...

In this episode of the Greencastle Podcast we talk to Dr. Nathan Johnson, professor of engineering at Arizona State University, about sustainable energy, microgrids and resilient energy systems. Dr Johnson is operating at the forefront of the revolution happening in the energy solutions sector and gives us a fascinating insight into the work he is doing in private industry and the government secto...

In this episode, Howard Gartland, co-founder, president, and CEO of Mesa Technical Associates and retired Army Reserve Colonel, joins us in the Greencastle Podcast studio for a great conversation about energy storage solutions, the military, and entrepreneurship. Howard lets our audience in on the secret to starting successful business ventures and gives us awesome insights into some of his rules...

In this episode, Pete Freudenberger, Outreach Manager and Clinical Social Worker at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania, joins us for an impromptu interview at the Greencastle headquarters to tell us about the service offerings of the Cohen Veterans Network and how they help veterans every day with a large range of needs. Pete discusses everything from gett...

In this episode, Greencastle's own Celwyn Evans and Eric Diamond join us in the Greencastle studio for a deep dive into process improvement. Celwyn and Eric discuss improving processes and eliminating waste both in the workplace and in your personal life. Celwyn has an extensive history as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and Eric displays his extensive knowledge through experience improvi...

In this episode, Bappa Choudhury, happiness and performance speaker, coach, and change consultant joins us at the Greencastle headquarters for a deep dive into happiness. Bappa discusses his mantra of breathe, balance, and believe, and a host of other subjects. Bappa has an extensive history of business working for Siemens and as a business owner. This is an episode full of excellent information f...

In this episode, one of Greencastle's partners, Joe Crandall, and the founder of the Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network (GPVN), Alex Archawski, join us in the studio for an informational episode about an upcoming event that Greencastle sponsors and the GPVN organizes - the Veteran Shark Tank. Alex and Joe give some background of the event and discuss their roles in organizing it as well. T...

In this episode, we take a short look at the lessons learned over the course of the past 10 episodes. We start with integrity and work through mission, leadership, teamwork, communication, and other great principles gleaned from the knowledge of the brilliant folks we had conversations with over the last few months. We are proving the value of veterans in the workplace and giving veterans the tool...

This is part 2 of a conversation with Justin Constantine - retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, author, and inspirational speaker - joining us over the phone to share with us the life lessons he has learned that led to the writing of his book. In this second installment of a two-part discussion, Justin continues where he left off about his book. He continues with lessons that are applicable no...

In this episode, Justin Constantine - retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, author, and inspirational speaker - joins us over the phone to share his story with us. In this first installment of a two-part discussion, Justin shares the events that led to his nearly fatal injury in Iraq and his recovery from that injury. He continues by discussing that you are stronger than you think you are, and...

In this episode, Celwyn Evans, Senior Partner at Greencastle Associates Consulting and retired Army Ranger, joins us in our studio at the Greencastle headquarters for a deep dive into Enthusiasm. Celwyn discusses enthusiasm and how it fits in with the other guiding principles. Celwyn has an extensive history of military service, business leadership, and leading clients to success. This is an episo...

In this episode, Craig Williams, Assistant General Counsel at PECO (Philadelphia Electric Company) and retired Marine Corps Colonel, joins us in a make-shift studio at the PECO headquarters for a deep dive into Integrity. Craig discusses integrity, failure, success despite failure, and a host of other subjects. Craig has an extensive history of service in public settings, running for public office...

In this episode, MG (Major General) John Gronski, Deputy Commanding General at US Army Europe, joins us via phone from Germany for a deep dive into Teamwork. MG Gronski discusses teamwork, traits of successful teams and leaders, and setting the right tone for your teams and organizations. This is an episode full of excellent information from an excellent leader of all levels of teams! We are provi...