Best Chief Bob Vásquezs Podcasts (2025)

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Why is Leading Puzzling? 31:16

13h ago31:16

31:16

Chief and Dr Lugo discuss leadership, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, systems thinking, and a mosaic approach that allows individuals to contribute their unique talents. They explore the challenges in education and organizational management, highlighting the need for flexibility and personalized learning to foster creative thinking and …

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Your RIGHT Why! 4:12

1d ago4:12

4:12

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Selflessness 21:47

5d ago21:47

21:47

By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Negotiating Futures 21:21

8d ago21:21

21:21

Previously aired episode.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Doing What's Right! 22:28

12d ago22:28

22:28

Here's a throwback episode from Jan 2023. A Leader of Character does what's right! But what does that mean? By who's measure and perspective?By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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CMSgt (Ret) Kodi Bailey! 30:37

14d ago30:37

30:37

Kodi Bailey is a retired Chief Master Sergeant who served honorably for 24 years. Throughout his career, Chief Bailey led with compassion, discipline, and a deep commitment to mentoring the next generation of Airmen. As the author of Letters to Airmen: Lessons on Growth, Resilience, and Service In The Airman Tier, Kodi draws from decades of lived e…

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Don't Take it Personally! 31:20

15d ago31:20

31:20

Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the importance of slowing down and taking time for quiet contemplation in today's fast-paced world, while also emphasizing the need to learn from failures without taking them personally. They explore the concept of flow in presentations, the unpredictability of environments, and the importance of mental resilience in sport…

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To Be There or Not.... 7:58

16d ago7:58

7:58

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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The Art of Delegating 31:34

19d ago31:34

31:34

As a new leader, Ms Dava is learning how hectic things can get when you're trying to herd cats! Chief suggests that she delegate more. She agrees. But how? Cheif suggests four areas to consider: Trust, Competence, Observation, and Agreement. They share some thoughts on what those terms mean and how to apply them. Chief challenges Ms Dava to assess …

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CMSgt Jerry Ventura! 30:54

20d ago30:54

30:54

Chief Master Sergeant Gerardo J. Ventura is dual hatted as the Senior Enlisted Leader for Headquarters Seventh Air Force and the Force Protection Division, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Chief Ventura advises the Seventh Air Force Chief of Staff, Directors, and over 200 United States and Republic of Korea personnel on the best use of human resou…

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Fear of Failure 33:11

22d ago33:11

33:11

Chief and Dr Lugo discuss the concept of failure and its impact on individuals and organizations, emphasizing the need for vulnerability and transparency in leadership. They touch on the challenges of dealing with technological issues and the importance of acknowledging and being confident about not knowing everything. As Zig Ziglar said, "Failure …

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NO CURSING Zone! 28:46

26d ago28:46

28:46

Ms Dava and Chief discuss the merits of cursing in public. THERE ARE NONE! But why do people do it? Do they not have better words? Are there better words? Yeah, it's a choice. Life is a choice. Character is a choice. Just don't do it around Chief! Better yet, just don't do it at all!By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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CMSgt Felipe Perez! 34:09

28d ago34:09

34:09

Chief Master Sergeant Felipe E. Perez is the Senior Enlisted Leader of the 844th Communications Group at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. He advises the Commander on cyber operations and leads 970 personnel supporting 32,000 users across 84 units, 6 wings, and 3 joint bases. He oversees $250 million in systems and circuits, supports global command and…

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What Makes a Leader? 20:10

29d ago20:10

20:10

By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Don't Gripe! 4:55

30d ago4:55

4:55

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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CMSgt (Ret) Dan Stellabotte! 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

Dan Stellabotte is a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant now serving as (OWF) Regional Coordinator for Region 8 Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Region which covers ND, SD, NE, KS, WY, UT, and CO. Having served for 28 years, he embraced his passion for helping people, especially as a Career Assistance Advisor, where he assisted countless service…

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Gotta have the right tools! 30:26

1M ago30:26

30:26

Continuing the conversation that Dr Lugo and Chief began last time, their discussion focuses on how providing the right tools and training for the organization's members lead to success. Often seen as expendable, investing in training and development for their team members is a critical focus point for leaders. The conversation touches on the conce…

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What IS Success Anyway? 23:43

1M ago23:43

23:43

What IS success to you? Is it the same for all of us? SOME of us? Maybe. Ms Dava and Chief discuss the path toward success and what guides us toward it.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Hire Character! 31:21

1M ago31:21

31:21

Chief and Dr Lugo discuss the importance of understanding a person's true identity and character, emphasizing the need for a thorough assessment beyond just personality when hiring. They also highlight the importance of intentional character development and how that development affects the organization. The character of the organization is directly…

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The Constant.... 3:04

1M ago3:04

3:04

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Hope for the best! 22:05

2M ago22:05

22:05

How does one create hope? Where does it come from? You've heard that hope is not a strategy, but it's a powerful energy to help propel us toward success. Chief and Ms Dava share their perspectives on hope.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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DJ Vanas 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

DJ Vanas, an internationally acclaimed speaker and bestselling author, is a powerhouse speaker for Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of tribal nations, and over 7000 audiences nationwide. He has also spoken at the White House. More important than all of that is that he’s my Chosen Brother! He wrote the foreword to my book, So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?!,…

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Tough Conversations in Professional Settings 32:57

2M ago32:57

32:57

In this episode, Dr Lugo and Chief focus on the challenges and strategies for having tough conversations, particularly in professional settings. They discuss the importance of attitude, preparation, empathy, and active listening in effective communication, emphasizing the need to focus on facts and behaviors rather than emotions. They also explored…

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Lead Volunteers! 3:22

2M ago3:22

3:22

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Who's YOUR favorite? 22:52

2M ago22:52

22:52

Do you have favorites? Are you human? If the answer to the second question is yes, then the answer to the first is too. We ALL have favorites! But how do you deal with that as a Leader of Character. Listen to Chief's and Ms Dava's thoughts.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Can Leaders and Followers Get Too Friendly? 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the idea of hiring family members, with Chief expressing concerns about the potential difficulties of firing a family member. Dr Lugo agrees that familiarity, getting TOO friendly with ANY employees, can lead to large issues including favoritism. They each share their thoughts on that topic. Tough, but important, topics fo…

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It Takes All of Them! 2:12

2M ago2:12

2:12

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Is Honesty the Best Policy? 31:39

2M ago31:39

31:39

You've heard the adage, that honesty is the best policy. But IS It? Are there times when it's not? Are there times when you should speak the truth and nothing but the truth? When is that appropriate? Are there different consequences for being honest and for not being honest? Chief and Ms Dava ponder these questions a provide their unique perspectiv…

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How Do We Hire? 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

Chief and Dr Lugo discuss the challenges of hiring employees, emphasizing the importance of experience, character, and the ability to learn quickly. They also touch on the need for tough decisions, such as firing underperforming employees, and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries in the workplace. The conversation concludes with a …

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The Power of Educating 2:40

2M ago2:40

2:40

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Relationships Revisited 25:16

2M ago25:16

25:16

As Simon Sinek says, "We're better together." There are few, if any, things that we can do by ourselves. Most of our successes will be driven by the strength of our relationships with others. Maintaining relationships can be one of the most difficult parts of leading but incredibly fulfilling when they're in sync with our purpose. Ms Dava shares so…

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CMSgt Jacob Simmons 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

Chief Master Sergeant Jacob “Jake” Simmons is the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for United States Space Command at Peterson Space Force Base Colorado. U.S. Space Command is the Unified Combatant Command responsible for conducting operations in, from, and to space to deter conflict, and if necessary, defeat aggression, deliver space combat power fo…

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Mindsets and Balance 21:57

2M ago21:57

21:57

By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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To Influence of Not to Influence? 2:51

2M ago2:51

2:51

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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Be Curious, Not Judgmental 27:21

3M ago27:21

27:21

WOW! What a powerful thought! Instead of judging someone immediately, maybe we should get to know about them, even get to know them, first. Sounds like something a Leader of Character might do. Chief and Ms Dava share some thoughts on the subject based on their personal experiences. Don't judge!By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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CMSgt Troy Davis 29:41

3M ago29:41

29:41

Chief Master Sergeant Troy Davis serves as the Chief Enlisted Manager for Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs – Space Force. He advises the Deputy Director for Space on matters related to morale, welfare, recognition, and career progression for more than 152 uniformed and civilian personnel. He provides senior enlisted perspective and subject…

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Building Trust (Part 2) 31:20

3M ago31:20

31:20

Chief and Dr Lugo discuss the importance of confidence, foresight, and scenario planning in leadership, emphasizing the need for preparedness and continuous monitoring of the environment. They also highlight the significance of trust, love, and vulnerability in relationships and the importance of balancing mission and people in leadership. The conv…

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Seamless Change 2:45

3M ago2:45

2:45

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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FEAR! 29:46

3M ago29:46

29:46

Chief and Ms Dava have a VERY interesting conversation on the topic of fear. What do we fear? Why? How does one deal with it? A lot of questions and a very interesting scenario.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Captain Jacob Bleymaier 29:18

3M ago29:18

29:18

Jacob Bleymaier is a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He grew up a military brat as his father was a career Maintenance Officer. Captain Bleymaier joined the Air Force in 2019 after commissioning through ROTC at Liberty University where he earned a degree in Politics and Policy and a Minor in Military History. He's currently pursuing a Master’s degre…

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Building and Maintaining Trust (Part 1) 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

Chief and Dr Lugo discuss the importance of trust in organizations, emphasizing the need for a leader to be trustworthy and highlighting examples of trust in everyday situations. They also explore the relationship between quality, trust, and competence in the workplace, with Chief expressing concern about the quality of tools provided and Dr Lugo e…

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Valued and Valuable 7:43

3M ago7:43

7:43

By Chief Bob Vasquez

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A Tough Conversation! 24:43

3M ago24:43

24:43

You've heard of tough conversations. Ms Dava and Chief have one on this episode. It's not confrontational, but it's a contemporary topic that needs discussing, that of RESPECT, or lack thereof. Ms Dava and Chief discussed this topic a few years ago but have some specific examples in this discussion. Please, understand that there's no intent to disr…

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Purpose OR Policy? 30:27

3M ago30:27

30:27

Chief and Dr Lugo banter a bit regarding the question of whether purpose is more important than policy, or the opposite? Or is there a third alternative? Does it depend on intent? But isn't that purpose? Or is purpose different than intent? How is that communicated to the team? So many questions! Listen in for perspectives.…

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Comfort Zones 23:14

3M ago23:14

23:14

Ms Dava has a new topic in mind as she and Chief discuss the idea of Comfort Zones. What IS a Comfort Zone? Do you really HAVE to get out of it to succeed? You may be surprised by the discussion and the answers.By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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Loyalty to Whom or What? 32:26

3M ago32:26

32:26

Although Dr Lugo and Chief agree that loyalty is important within any organization, they banter about loyalty to whom or what. Chief has to remind Lugo that the Universe does not understand either/or. It understands AND. So can loyalty be shared among several entities? Maybe. Maybe not!By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Leadership, Leading, and Leaders 20:39

4M ago20:39

20:39

Here's a previously aired throw-back episode.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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Discipline! 27:06

4M ago27:06

27:06

Ms Dava and Chief cuss and discuss what discipline is about and how to develop it. Chief has some pet peeves! Yes, he does! And Ms Dava agrees with them. Together, they'll make the world better!By Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

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CMSgt (Ret) Alan Weary 32:01

4M ago32:01

32:01

Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Alan Weary hails from Alamogordo, New Mexico. He enlisted in August 1999 as a Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician. Throughout his career, he has completed 11 assignments, including three overseas, with his final post as Installation Command Chief at Hanscom Air Force Base. He retired from active duty on January 1, 202…

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The Decision Framework 29:42

4M ago29:42

29:42

Last week, Dr Lugo introduced the concept of the Execution Framework. Part of last week's discussion was about how to get things done. This week Dr Lugo and Chief discuss how to decide what to do, the Decision Framework. The discussion includes the 20/80 Rule, Eisenhower's Matrix, and the OODA Loop.By Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez

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