Category Leaders Huddle

Understanding the classes of supply are important for every leader in the Army.  Junior Officers will be asked to resource training events, missions, and daily operations.  A firm knowledge of the nine classes of supply will help them achieve success. Key lessons: Understanding the nine classes of supply will help you and your organization   You […]

It’s the summer PCS season and what better time to talk about some moving advice for our Army family listeners out there. Are you confused between the difference of a PPM/DITY or full move? We get into the mechanics of the RFO, orders, and moving process as well as give some practical advice. Key lessons: […]

Today on the Leaders Huddle is part 2 of 2 where Micah sits down with Captain Hannah He to discuss everything that a junior officer needs to know when he/she is considering an application of the Funded Legal Education Program. In this part of the series, Hannah provides some actionable tips to junior officers that […]

Today on the Leaders Huddle, CPT Weart sits down with COL Eric Lopez from the popular new “Lopez on Leadership” YouTube channel. David sits down with COL Lopez and examines topics ranging from generational leadership, digital engagement, and the Branch Week series currently being aired on his YouTube channel. COL Lopez’s message on people, family, […]

Today on the Leaders Huddle is part 1 of 2 where Micah sits down with CPT Hannah He to discuss everything that a junior officer needs to know when he/she is considering an application for the Funded Legal Education Program. Hannah dives into some of the intricacies of assignments, application processes, and internships associated with […]

Welcome back to the Leaders Huddle Podcast. This week we are continuing with our Readiness series with a focus on medical readiness. Joining us in the huddle is a currently serving battalion-level Physician’s Assistant (PA), CPT Christopher Barber. CPT Barber has a wealth of knowledge and experience to inform the Leaders Huddle listeners on how […]

Welcome back to the Leaders Huddle Podcast. This week Dave and David collaborate on a short episode focused on the importance of developing a five-year career plan. Having a five-year plan is a critical step in managing your career as an officer. If you’ve ever wondered how to start and what to include in your […]

This episode is all about the power of participating in professional reading program. In this episode, David, Micah, Zach, and Josh discuss what they are currently reading and some of their favorite all time books. More importantly we discuss the qualities of a sound professional reading program at the unit level. References Mentioned: Escape from […]

Welcome back to the Leaders Huddle Podcast. This week we dive into the Voluntary Transfer Incentive Program (VTIP) by interviewing an officer who made the jump from Ordinance to FA57 Information Operations. This episode breaks down the process of going through the VTIP and who should consider switching to a functional area. Additionally, we also […]

This episode, we bring back MAJ Gary Klein to talk about his experience from his broadening experience in the Project Warrior program. Re-established in 2013, Project Warrior assigns highly competitive junior officer and post command Captains to serve as Observer, Coach, Trainers (OCTs) at one of Combat Training Center locations with a follow on assignment […]

Every Monday morning, line units across the Army form up to conduct maintenance. It is literally what keeps the Army rolling along. Without a properly executed maintenance program, our vehicles, digital systems, and equipment can cease to be effective. Today on the Leaders Huddle we dive into a series on Readiness, starting with best practices […]

This week on the Leaders Huddle are focused on the basics of Army publications. We discuss the types of Army publications, where to find them and what they are used for. If you are a junior leaders in the Army, you can’t afford to miss this episode. References Mentioned: AR 600-20: Army Command Policy AR […]

This week on the Leaders Huddle we are joined by CPT Doug Meyer from the leader development social media feed: Hay in the Barn Leader. Wrapping up his second command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Doug shares his insights on creating and operationalizing leader development at the unit level that incorporates not only developing leaders, but […]

Today on the Leaders Huddle David and Micah sit down to discuss the development of the podcast from idea to product. David and Micah recount their favorite episodes, some of the challenges of getting the podcast off the ground, the thought process behind the development of the podcast, and where the podcast is going in […]

Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to CPT Nate Wike, a Strategist, and currently working as a strategic planner at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Nate served as a Company Commander for a Headquarters Company in a Brigade Support Battalion as a Field Artillery Officer. Nate debunks some of the myths related to commanding a […]

This week the Leaders Huddle interviews Lieutenant Colonel Raymond Kimball, Director of West Point’s Center for the Advancement of Leader Development and Organizational Learning. LTC Kimball holds an EdD in Learning Technologies from Pepperdine University and his research on online communities of practice and Army mentoring formed the basis for his book, The Army Officer’s Guide […]

Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to CPT Josh Bowen, an engineer officer and current student in the Eisenhower Leader Development Program. Joshua, the founder of the 3 X 5 Leadership Blog, talks to us about his experiences preparing for and serving as a Company Commander in an Engineering company. He also gives us […]

Today on the Leaders Huddle we talk to CPT Tiara Walz, a medical services officer and graduate of the Army-Baylor program about the importance of having emotionally intelligent leaders that lead their formations according to the principles of emotional intelligence. Tiara talks about the trust that is created from leading your formation in a way […]

In a field otherwise centered around seriousness and a proud history of command and control, we take a look at the playful humor and leadership style of one of the Army’s most humorous and outspoken Star Wars; Angry Staff Officer. In our discussion this week, Angry Staff Officer and our hosts talk about everything from […]

In today’s hyperconnected world, solitude for a leader can be a luxury unless you prioritize it. In this week’s episode, we explore the concept of solitude by interviewing Army Reserve Major, Mike Erwin, co-author of the new book “Lead Yourself First.”      In this discussion, Mike dives into the inspiration for researching and writing […]