Today's episode is all about Team Building and how you can use a specific 5-step framework to build your team into a powerhouse!I'm joined by my good friend and retired Army SFC (RET) Stephen Morris, from Renowned Leadership.Stephen is a true leadership expert and had the privilege of teaching leadership to Army leaders while recovering from being seriously wounded in combat. He did this for more than 5-years while assigned to the Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADDOC)He shares his amazing and inspirational story, then dives straight in to his signature 5-step framework for building highly effective teams!You don't want to miss this one as it's sure to be a reference for years to come!

In this episode, I speak with my good friend, Jennifer Trinidad of Budget Divas.Jennifer drops tons of knowledge bombs that are sure to help military families take control of their finances.She shares a 3-pronged approach that helps you get started with just one simple task that is super-simple to do while revealing so much about your current situation.From there, Jen shows you a couple things you can do today to make your situation better and put you on a road to long-term success!

I discuss the impact that the ACFT has on the broader changes to promotion points and how the Army is preparing to implement this going forward.If you like the show, please subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast app and consider leaving a rating and review!Download the Army Memo Here that explains all the detail of what's ahead.

In this episode, we discuss a specific situation about a Soldier who attended BLC and upon return to their unit, demanded an Award as a result of their BLC performance.Situations like this can be a common problem for Army NCO Leader's to deal with and overcome.How would you handle this situation?Hear my thoughts, strategy, and recommendations for resolving this specific Soldier issue.Are you searching for a better way to take your NCO Career to the next level? We have a proven model and more than 100 current members in The NCO Success Academy.We offer a 24X7 support model with private mentoring, tools, training, career advice and more - in a low cost monthly program that serves you when your peers, superiors, and others won't!The link below is a chance to try it for one-month at nearly a 90% discount. Only $5.00 for one full month of access to everything.Check it out by clicking here.We offer a no-risk 30-day money back guarantee to make the decision a no brainer.

In this episode I talk with my good friend, Michael Tanner, of the Credible Leadership Group.As a former Marine Corp NCO, Michael knows a thing or two about leadership and shares some knowledge bombs during our discussion.I encourage you to check out Michael's Website and Podcast Here.If you enjoyed today's episode, consider leaving us a 5-star review inside your favorite podcast app. Your review will help more NCO's get access to our content.  Many thanks!Get the support and tools you need for success!Looking for NCO templates, resources, training, 1:1 mentoring and accountability, so you can be the best NCO leader possible?CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE and get a 14-day free trial of the Optimized NCO Membership.

In this episode, I discuss improving your ASVAB (AFCT) scores with Mickey Gamonal of ASVAB Domination.Mickey is a ASVAB (AFCT) expert, tutor and coach that helps Soldiers prepare for and successfully retake the test, so you can raise your scores and open up a new world of Army career possibilities.We discuss the benefits, obstacles, and strategies you should follow to maximize your test scores.

Transitioning from a Soldier to an NCO leader can be tough, but it doesn't have to be. Once you recognize the true impact of relationships, trust, and boundaries...you are on your way to a successful transition.In this episode, we discuss this transition and how you can achieve success without stress or overwhelm.Have an idea for the show or have a question? You can reach me directly via: steven@ncoonfire.comIf your interested in appearing as a guest on the Your Army NCO Career Podcast or having me appear on your show, please reach out to me at steven@ncoonfire.com.

Leaders come in all shapes and sizes, backgrounds, and colors. A leader is a special human being.You have leaders who lead through rank and authority, and they get their soldiers and team members to do the things they want them to do through rank, intimidation, threat of punishment, fear of penalty, fear of getting written up or counseled, fear of not winning favor and therefore not getting recommended for things, not getting awards.So many negative things can come from that if you're a leader who leads in that way...Have an idea for the show or have a question? You can reach me directly via: steven@ncoonfire.comIf your interested in appearing as a guest on the Your Army NCO Career Podcast or having me appear on your show, please reach out to me at steven@ncoonfire.com.

Welcome to Your Army NCO Career Podcast!  I'll share with you what to expect on this journey together as we dive into the world of Army Enlisted and NCO promotions, points, training, and other hot topics!To learn more please visit these resources:Cutoff Scores WebsiteNCO Support WebsiteArmy NCO Support Facebook PageHave an idea for the show or have a question? You can reach me directly via: steven@ncoonfire.comIf your interested in appearing as a guest on the Your Army NCO Career Podcast or having me appear on your show, please reach out to me at steven@ncoonfire.com.