Prioritize human connection in leadership, offering support in both professional and personal spheres.
Establish structured communication routines to mentor and engage team members consistently.
Balance accountability with empathy, fostering growth through consequences and understanding.
Emphasize impactful leadership actions that build trust, provide constructive feedback, and promote individual development.
Deep dives
Being Intentional About Interaction and Connection
Taking a proactive approach to connect with people and support them in their professional and personal lives, emphasizing the importance of human interaction and care in leadership.
Setting a Regular Battle Rhythm for Engagement
Establishing a structured routine for engaging with team members, ensuring consistent communication and availability for mentorship and support, showcasing a commitment to being present and accessible.
Balancing Accountability with Compassion
Balancing the need for accountability with empathy and understanding, sharing a story of holding a team member accountable for inappropriate actions, while also providing a path for personal growth and recovery.
Prioritizing Impactful Leadership Actions
Highlighting the importance of impactful leadership actions that contribute to the success and well-being of team members, focusing on building trust, delivering feedback constructively, and maintaining a genuine commitment to individual growth and development.
Instilling Respect and Professionalism in Discipline
Teaching key principles of respect, professionalism, and discipline in disciplinary actions, emphasizing the significance of delivering consequences with empathy, clarity, and a focus on personal and organizational growth.
Teaching Accountability Through Punishment
The podcast episode delves into a parenting experience where a child was taught accountability through a punishment involving carrying cans of drinks for a month. The child's growth and understanding of consequences were evident during this period, leading to a positive change in behavior and a sense of responsibility.
Holding People Accountable as a Form of Care
The discussion emphasizes the importance of holding individuals accountable as a way of caring for them and the organization. Tough conversations and discipline are seen as crucial components of leadership and fostering growth, emphasizing the need to address issues promptly and tactfully.
Leadership Development and Learning from Experience
The episode highlights the evolution of the non-commissioned officer (NCO) core in the military, where higher standards and continuous learning are emphasized. It also discusses the importance of continued education, building strong NCOs, and the impact of effective leadership on inspiring and motivating both subordinates and peers.
Green Beret Command Sergeant Major Chuy Almonte and Chief Warrant Officer Three Jay Connors discuss their views on how to lead effectively in the military and life in general. CSM Almonte served time in the 1st Special Forces Group as a wheel mechanic and then as a Special Forces soldier in the 7th and 3rd Special Forces Group. He currently serves as a CSM at the Army's Special Warfare Training Center and School at Fort Bragg, NC. CW3 Connors served in the 7th Special Forces Group as a Noncommission Officer and then a Warrant Officer. He currently serves as a senior Operations Officer at the Army's Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg, NC. Both men have extensive combat and non-combat deployment experience in multiple theaters.
