Category Leaders Huddle

In this episode we provide practical tips and actionable advice for newly commissioned Lieutenants. If you are en route to your initial training course or first unit as an officer – this episode is for you!  The actions you take before you arrive are critical to your success.  You can prepare for your assignment and […]

This week on the Leaders Huddle Podcast we change the format to bring you another after hours episode featuring military spouses from the local area. The idea for this episode came from our own spouses wanting the opportunity to share their side of the task. As we know, the military is more than just a […]

Welcome back to the Leaders Huddle Podcast. This week we dive back into Part 2 of our interview with COL(R) Nate Allen and COL(R) Tony Burgess, authors of “Taking the Guidon.” This is Part 2 of the interview. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, it is available for download from our archives. In this […]

Today on the Leaders Huddle we speak with COL (R) Tony Burgess and COL (R) Nate Allen, Co-founders of CompanyCommand.com and PlatoonLeader.org and authors of “Taking the Guidon: Exceptional Leadership at the Company Level.” Fifteen years ago and fresh out of company command, then Captains Burgess and Allen published a book that would quickly become a must-read […]

Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to Nicole Alexander and Lyla Kohistany co-founders of PROMOTE, a leader development organization that aims to strengthen the United States Special Operations Command enterprise by increasing awareness of the importance of cross-gender mentoring and providing a mentorship and leadership development program for women that retains and optimizes their […]

Today we are bringing you a quick bonus episode on sound financial principles as a junior officer. We explore the topics of budgeting, insurance, investing, and provide an opinion on home ownership. This episode is a can’t miss for junior officers looking for a starting point for financial stability. References Mentioned: Thrift Savings Plan Website […]

In this week’s episode we bring back MAJ Carla Raisler and 1LT Brock Young for Part 2 of A Deep Dive into the Total Army Concept. We will discuss the challenges the Guard and Reserve components face while training for unit readiness and maintaining individual and collective competence. Our guests provide us with a unique […]

In this episode we feature our first interview with members of the Army National Guard/Reserve and explore the total Army Concept. In this first episode of a two part series, we discuss the challenges that Guard units face with conducting training on a condensed timeline and in a resource constrained environment. We also discuss the […]

In this episode we explore the tactical level of leadership by discussing the art and science of writing Platoon level Operations Orders with 1LT Luke Hutchison, a current Platoon Leader with the 4th Infantry Division. We discuss the different “styles” of OPORDs Luke presents in his article as well as the danger of solely relying […]

This week the Leaders Huddle welcomes back a repeat guest, COL Brian Reed, Brigade Tactical Officer, United States Corps of Cadets to lead a discussion on transitioning from Company Grade to Field Grade Assignments. In this episode, we dive deep into the expectations of Field Grade officers, the importance of establishing effective systems, and the […]

We bring to you an in-depth episode on how company and battalion-level leaders can skillfully incorporate the expertise of the Brigade’s Physical Therapy team to help limit injuries by identifying patterns in unit physical fitness plans. Our discussion is focused on how company and platoon-level leaders can conduct intensive physical fitness training, preventive injury measures, […]

In a unique opportunity to tap into the experience of our Senior Non-commissioned Officers, this episode of the Leaders Huddle Podcast includes Sergeant First Class Harlan Kefalas. SFC Kefalas has been a listener of the podcast and has devoted much of his time and efforts to the practice of leader development, both in self practice […]

Specifically, we are going to talk today about four major fundamentals to success that every platoon leader should consider when they are assuming responsibility for equipment from their commander. This list is not meant to be all inclusive but certainly serves as a solid starting point for those new and soon to be platoon leaders […]

The Army’s Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback (MSAF) is a powerful tool that is arguably underutilized. It is designed to enhance leader development for Army and Civilian leaders by providing them candid feedback on their performance and behavior from subordinates, superiors, and peers. MSAF can also provide resources for coaching to assist the leader’s developmental growth. […]

If you’re ready to expand leader development in yourself and your organization, this podcast episode is exactly what you need. In episode 9 we discussed the benefits of mentorship in leader development, revisiting this subject we look at how we can leverage coaching as a tool for leader development. Our guest today is Major (R) […]

This week the Leaders Huddle takes a unique opportunity to sit down with COL Brian Reed, a former brigade commander and current brigade tactical officer at West Point. COL Reed shares with us his perspective on leadership, leader development, and what he expected of his subordinate company commanders. As company commanders our initial exposure to the […]

You’re a brand new Lieutenant in your first battalion and you get assigned as an Investigating Officer for a Financial Liability Investigation for Property Loss (FLIPL), what do you do!? If listening to this podcast is your first step, you’re already ahead of the game. This week we break down the basics you need to […]

This week on the Leaders Huddle Podcast we are joined by Captain Jake Miraldi, the host of West Point’s Modern War Institute (MWI) podcast. As West Point’s strategic warfare “think tank”, MWI’s goal is to research, educate, and integrate recent and on-going conflict in order to prepare future leaders for the complexity of future war. […]

Non-commissioned officers are the backbone of the Army. They serve as primary trainers, advisors, and enforcers. The relationship between the officer and their NCO counterpart is critical to empowering subordinates, building cohesion, and creating effective teams. Our discussion today is with Sergeant Major Stanley Hood. SGM Hood has served the Army for over 28 years. […]

This bonus episode features a group interview of an incredible list of accomplished military writers and bloggers. Our guests include: 1) Jessica Scott, an Active duty Army officer and USA Today Bestselling author of the Homefront & Coming Home series. She’s also written for PBS Point of View on Women and War as well as for […]