Episodes

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May 4, 2019

Ep. 13: Warren Triche-At the end of the day leadership is all about your ability to influence other people

Send a text Bio: Warren Triche is a Senior Enlisted military leader who manages a large organization. In this episode he shares lessons learned from past experiences throughout his career and how to move forward. Show Notes: Opening 0:00 Podcasting as form of mentorship 1:07 Leadership mindset and techniques that have changed since 1995 2:45 Struggle of being a leader and facing challenges today versus the past 5:40 Leaders leveraging social media 8:48 Effective leadership tec...
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March 11, 2019

Ep. 12: BJ Lange-You are not broken, you are redesigned

Send a text In this impromptu episode, I speak with Mr. B.J. Lange, actor, comedian, acting teacher, and comedy coach for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program. Here’s some of the wisdom BJ Lange shared; His journey as a temporarily medically retired Air Force Reservist...after joining the Air Force Reserve at the age of 35What he’s learned after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer for the second cityHow he is using improv to take a different perspective on cancerThe physical and mental s...
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Jan. 18, 2019

Ep. 11: Heath Trepanier-Resilience is making mistakes and coming back

Send a text Heath Trepanier- Resilience is making mistakes and coming back from them In January of 2017, US Air Force Technical Sergeant Heath Trepanier (“Trep”) was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer when a cantaloupe-sized tumor was found in his abdomen. He continues to exceed the doctors’ expectations and was recently able to travel to Hawaii for an Air Force Wounded Warrior event. Trep has a very realistic, but optimistic outlook on his life. His illness has provided him with a new per...
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July 25, 2018

Ep. 10: Celeste Headlee-How to have a good conversation

Send a text Celeste Headlee-How to have a good conversation One of the many advantages of social media is that it connects the world. However, in a world where everyone is accessible, why are people so isolated and afraid to talk? Communication and Human Nature Expert, Award-winning journalist, and Author Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist, professional speaker and author of Heard Mentality and We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter. In her 20-year career in ...
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May 19, 2018

Ep. 9: Melissa Stockwell-Choose Your Own Story

Send a text Melissa Stockwell-Choose Your Own Story Freedom comes at a price. War is known to cause physical wounds. Something that might be slightly overlooked are other wounds. For example, emotional, mental and other forms of invisible wounds. In 2004, Melissa lost her left leg to a roadside bomb in Iraq, and her life was forever changed. After being medically retired from the Army in April 2005 with a Purple Heart and bronze star, all the hard work began. She found...
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May 2, 2018

Ep. 8: Lior Arussy - Change, drive it or be driven by it

Send a text Lior Arussy - Change, drive it or be driven by it One of the world’s leading authorities on customer experience, Lior Arussy is an experienced change practitioner, success accelerator, corporate culture expert, and founder of design and transformation firm Strativity Group. Called “a triple threat of transformation” by co-founder and founding editor of Fast Company William Taylor, Arussy is a unique, critical, global voice helping people worldwide achieve ultimate success. In hi...
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April 19, 2018

Ep. 7: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force-Attitude Reflects Leadership

Send a text ****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.**** Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force-Attitude Reflects Leadership Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force (CMSAF), Kaleth Wright, is the 18th and current CMSAF. Though Chief Wright’s judgment in football teams may be unfortunate, the loyalty he shows to the Dallas Cowboys echoes his commitment to the Airmen under his command...
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April 17, 2018

Ep. 6: Dr. Benjamin Hardy - How Can Altering Your Surroundings Lead to Success?

Send a text Benjamin Hardy is Medium.com’s number one writer, a PhD candidate at Clemson University and the author of Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success. In his book, Benjamin addresses the concept willpower is nothing more than a dangerous fad that is bound to lead to failure. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation and entrepreneurship. Benjamin has been featured on Forbes, Huffington Post and Business Insider, just to name a few. In this podcast Benjamin discuss...
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March 22, 2018

Ep. 5: Liz Bentley – How Leaders can evolve and grow

Send a text Liz Bentley – How Leaders can evolve and grow Liz Bentley is the founder and president of Liz Bentley Associates, a leadership consulting firm. She uses her background as a psychology major, competitive athlete and her 10-year’s experience working in the corporate world to help executives become Olympians. She is fascinated by human behavior and what makes people tick. In this podcast she talks about the importance of play, the traits that is most important for leaders to ...
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March 14, 2018

Ep. 4: FranklinCovey Chief People Officer Todd Davis discusses what questions leaders should be asking people to get the best from their team.

Send a text ****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.**** Todd Davis is the author of Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work. He has over 30 years’ experience in human resources and is currently the Chief People Officer for FranklinCovey. He is also a co-author of Talent Unleashed: 3 Leadership Conversations to Ignite the Unlimited Potential in People. ...
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March 3, 2018

Ep. 3: Retired Chief Master Sergeant David Staton talks how to be successful leader and ways to mentor

Send a text ****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military. **** Chief Master Sergeant David Staton, Retired, is the former Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air Education and Training Command. His other leadership roles in the military included Command Chief of Second of Air Force, First Sergeant, and Military Training Instructor. Chief Staton served in the Air Force for nearly 30 years and k...
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Feb. 8, 2018

Ep. 2: Retired Wing Command Chief John Thompson talks pillars of leadership

Send a text ****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military. **** Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ Former 480th ISRW Command Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) John Thompson joins Passing The Torch podcast to discuss following topics: - 1:50ish What is something leaders can do to stay in touch with the ground truth? - 3:32 Engaging in Social Media -...
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Feb. 4, 2018

Ep. 0: Intro Episode of Passing The Torch

Send a text Host Martin Foster provides quick overview on intent of the show and what listeners can expect. More info: https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure Episode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel
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Jan. 20, 2018

Ep. 1: John Jumper discusses leadership and mentorship

Send a text ****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military. **** NOTE: This episode was recorded on another podcast by same host. The new Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/ Retired Air Force Chief of Staff, General John P. Jumper, provides thoughts on mentorship and leadership. Mr. Jumper served in the military for 39 years and gained plenty of...