Simsation Nation

In the season finale of Simsation Nation, the host, and guest, Colonel Joe Clancy, discuss the application of the yoke and rudder in leadership. They draw parallels between the tools used in flying a plane and the skills required in leadership. The yoke, which controls the aircraft's pitch and yaw, is likened to the ability to make immediate corrections in leadership. The rudder, which controls th...

In this episode of Simsation Nation, Simsation and his guest, Lieutenant Colonel Gilberto Perez, discuss the importance of journey over destination. Lieutenant Colonel Perez, the commander of the 502nd Communications Squadron, shares his personal journey, including his family life, his passion for service, and his pursuit of a doctorate in education. He emphasizes the importance of being a good pe...

In this episode, Lt Col Michael Newson discusses how he feels after successfully completing a Squadron Command tour. He offers advice via the 5 R's. 1. Relax. 2. Relinquish. 3. Review. 4. Reset. 5. Restart. This is for you if you are going into command, currently in command, or finishing a command tour.

Want to create healthier digital habits? This week I offer 8 tips to help you control the urge to check those pesky notifications. 1. Improved Focus and Productivity 2. Enhanced Mental Health 3. Better Sleep Quality 4. Improved Relationships and Social Connections 5. Better Emotional Regulation 6. Boosted Creativity and Problem-Solving 7. Increased Autonomy and Control 8. Healthier Digital Habits...

In this episode, I discuss the power of the word "NO". If you have trouble saying no, this episode is for you. I will teach you the importance of saying no and how it can help you reclaim your time.

In this episode, the host of Simsation Nation allowed his wife to take over as host for an episode to be interviewed about his new book. "It Takes H.E.A.R.T!" by Henry L. Sims Jr. is a self-help memoir and personal development book that uses the H.E.A.R.T. acronym to outline key principles for impactful living. The acronym stands for: Hard work Education Adaptability Resiliency Time What...

Simsation Nation is back! To kick us off, Brig Gen Novotny was asked the following questions: - Tell us a little about your background and current role/responsibility. - Could you give us your own definition of A.I.? - Do you believe A.I. has the power to make the world better? If so, how? - Why do you believe A.I. makes some people fearful? - Does A.I. infringe upon the job market? - Can A.I. fil...

Season finale!!! In this episode, I thanked the listeners, viewers, guests, and behind-the-scenes team that helped make Simsation Nation what it is today. If you have been involved with this podcast in any form or fashion, THANK YOU! I also took an opportunity to recap the great episodes recorded this season. Please take a few minutes to watch/listen so you can determine the best episode for you....

In this episode, Micah Poulson shares how he overcame life challenges to become a lawyer. He advises all to work hard, pursue their dreams, and never give up! He shared his life journey and was asked to answer the following questions: Why did you want to become a lawyer? Tell us a little about your journey to becoming a lawyer. Are you happy with the decision? What are your goals within the legal...

In my O'Jay's voice, "Money, Money, Money, Mooooney....MONneyyy"!!! In this episode, we sat down with Marcus Smith (a financial expert) to help us understand the best way to become financially sound. He highlights the balance between spending and investing to ensure you are set up for future success. Investing money is not a new concept so he mentions how it dates back to biblical times. To help u...

In this episode, Dr. Sean Hoggs shares what it means to own your failures. He is an accomplished and productive member of society who teaches us the difference between hard failures and soft failures. As a successful author, leader, mentor, veteran (officer and enlisted), educator, radio personality, speaker, activist, husband, father, grandfather, etc. he is more than qualified to educate us on h...

Thinking about retiring? In the process of retiring? Recently retired? Retired for a while? This episode is for you!!! Col Marc Packer, USAF Retired, provides his perspective on ways to help with this transition. He was asked the following questions: Are you enjoying life post-military? If so, what do you enjoy the most? On a scale of 1-10, how hard was the transition? What was hard/easy about it?...

Charito Corvin shares her experience with the Career Intermission Program in this episode. She shared the pros and cons of stepping away from the job and advised those looking to find the right time to pause. She answered the following questions: Regarding work, what does it mean to you when you hear “it’s okay to take a knee”? Taking a knee (reactive) vs. taking a strategic pause (proactive) What...

I know Dr. Seuss' One Fish, Two Fish comes to mind when you read the title. However, in this case, we are talking about leadership in various environments. Chief Walkes was asked the following questions: What do you think when you hear the phrase “Big Fish in a Little Pond” Would you rather be a: 1. Big Fish in a Little Pond 2. Little Fish in a Little Pond 3. Big Fish in a Big Pond 4. Little Fish...

In this episode, Dan displayed leadership by being vulnerable enough to share his story of perseverance. He has overcome the challenges of life and is here smiling today to help others. He was asked the following questions: Tell us a little about your history and current role/responsibility What does it mean to persevere? What have you persevered? How did you do it? How would you have turned out w...

Atlas Aultman has experience in war zones, Special Ops, and the White House and he tells me how they all shaped him. Additional questions he answered: Your given name is Joshua, how did you get to be called Atlus? How did you become so passionate about amplifying winning leadership? Looks like you are a #1 best-selling author x13, how many books have you written? What are the concepts of your book...

Season finale!!! Brig Gen Joy Kaczor is closing out this season AND this YEAR. As you head into 2024, reflect on this past year and ask yourself what benches are you still guarding that you need to let go of? During this epic episode, we discussed: - The guarded bench- The importance of buy-in and building intent collectively- The need to provide clear guidance - Discerning specific vs loose guida...

In this episode, we sat down with Myles Davis, an artist who has a passion for drawing. During our talk, we discussed: - How he developed his love for drawing - Differences between traditional and more modern art - Some of his earlier drawings and how his skills have been sharpened - How he uses art in his day job - How drawing makes him feel and what it does for his peace - Why he chooses not to...

Time is money!!! In this episode, we sat down with the man, the myth himself Col/Dr. Gumbo Coughlin to help us with time management. We were able to discuss: How he manages 9 children, a spouse, a military career, professional education, personal development, community involvement, podcasting, writing books, teaching grad school, and so much more! He is the king of time management!!! - How he defi...

In this episode, we sat down with Col (ret) Michael Black to talk about the subject of "Your Brand". A few years ago I was professionally agitated by another Col, Michael Boswell when he often asked me, "Shooter, what is your brand?" For some reason, none of the answers I gave seemed to ever scratch the itch. We brought Col Black on to dissect the topic of "The Brand." He was able to share: - What...

In this episode, we sat down with Command Chief Master Sergeant (ret), Lou Moyer to talk about one of our favorite subjects: The People! His 30+ years of military experience qualify him to help dissect such an important topic. We were able to discuss: - How his wife has helped him take care of The People - Some examples of how The People have changed his life - Some examples of how he has been abl...

In this episode, we sat down with Lytic to discuss two types of homebrew (coffee and beer). These two items are quite different from one another but both provide the same pleasure of controlling how you want the finer things in life to taste. Here we discuss: - How he got into roasting his own coffee beans - How he got into brewing his own beer - How to distinguish between cheap coffee/beer and go...

We are happy to round out Cyber Security Awareness Month with none other than Brig Gen (ret) Greg Touhill. He is the director of the world-renowned Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI) Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Division. Brig Gen Touhill is one of the nation’s premier cybersecurity and information technology executives and was appointed by former Presiden...

Season Finale! I could not think of a better way to end the season than with the guy I have been "ridin'" with for the majority of my life. Although I am not a motorcycle rider, Antonio Kitchens aka Tony aka Big Kitch has been riding for years. He knows the ups and downs (literally) of being a motorcyclists and offers great advice for riders and none-riders. He discusses how riding helps him to co...

Chief Bob Vasquez is the author of many books and he hosts several podcasts. He is "a wisdom seeker, igniter, storyteller, author, musician, inspirational/motivational speaker, life coach, and mentor." Through his works, he has found an effective approach to principles of leadership. The “Heirpower!” concept is suitable for anyone in a position of leadership. Join Simsation Nation as we discuss se...