Podcasts Archives — The NCO Guide

Epi 19, Interview with CSM Terry Burton, USACRC CSM

February 5, 2017January 16, 2018 Dan Elder

In this episode, host CSM (Ret) Dan Elder sits down with the current US Army Combat Readiness Center Command Sergeant Major, CSM Terry Burton, and asks him about his role as the senior enlisted advisor of the unique command. Dan asks a number of questions ranging from how the CRC impacts Army readiness, what are some of the trends seen by... Read More

Episode #18, Caring Leaders

December 24, 2016March 10, 2018 Dan Elder

In this month’s podcast, we highlight that Army finally beats Navy and a new Secretary of Army is proposed. The podcast topic this month is about caring leadership and we offer tips to consider to ensure that your actions match your statements. I talk about 5 considerations Army noncommissioned officer should consider when it comes to building enriched relationships with subordinate,... Read More

Epi #17, Tips for Inactivating Units

March 10, 2016January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

This week in episode #17 of the NCO Guide podcast I host Sgt. Maj. Terwan Crawley, the III Corps G-4 MRD Sergeant Major. In this episode, we discuss some of the issues facing inactivating units, and use his experience as the 589th Brigade Support Battalion Command Sergeant Major during their inactivation at Fort Hood, TX. We talk about tips for... Read More

Broadening Assignments for NCOs, Epi. #16

March 1, 2016January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

This week in episode #16 of the NCO Guide podcast I host Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Ken Graham, the incoming command sergeant major for the 20th CBRNE Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. In this episode we speak about broadening assignments for noncommissioned officers, and talk about a few things to consider in how to get selected, and ways to adjust to... Read More

Epi. #15, Soldier for Life: SMA Jack L. Tilley interview

February 23, 2016January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

SMA Jack L. Tilley Inteview In Episode #15 host Dan Elder sits down with Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley, USA, Retired and they talk about his new book Soldier for Life: Leader Lessons From The 12th Sergeant Major Of The Army Jack L. Tilley. He explains that the book is more than just an autobiography of Jack L. Tilley, the... Read More

Epi. #14, Getting Back to Basics

November 7, 2015January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

Back to Basics In this episode CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder discusses getting back to the basics and attempts to identify a few foundational techniques company grade noncommissioned officers should master. Key to a professional leader’s style are in being grounded in the way that they operate, those basic behaviors that set them apart from others. The way we perform is usually influenced by... Read More

Epi. #13, Techniques for Transmitting Information

July 21, 2015January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

Transmitting Information In Episode #13 I talk about transmitting orders and information, and offer up a tool for building better relationships by using storytelling as a method. The NCO Guide is a forum for the host CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder and his guests to discuss topics of interest to US Army noncommissioned officers and to enhance the dialog between professionals,... Read More

Epi #12, Why the Specialist Rank doesn’t Work

March 22, 2015January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

Why the Specialist Rank doesn’t Work This episode I talk about providing customized advice via podcasts and explain how the Specialist ranks came to their ultimate demise, and why it was not good for the Army. IMHO, now is not a better time to bring them back, either. I introduce two new segments, This year in NCO History where I... Read More

Epi #11, The Newly Promoted Sergeant

March 13, 2015January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

The Promoted Sergeant After an almost 1-year break, our podcasts are back. This edition we bring you Episode 11 with a new format and a different way to start the conversation, we hope you the listener engages with us and our listeners at our site NCOGuide.net. In this shortened episode host CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder answers a question about NCO leadership... Read More

BG Sinclair, Uniform Policy update, and Mentorship. Episode 10

March 26, 2014January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

BG Sinclair, Uniform Policy update, and Mentorship This week on Episode 10 of the NCO Guide podcast we look at some current events and our primary topic is about Mentorship. CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder and his co-host CSM (Ret.) Archie Davis discuss how the verdict of the Sinclair case may affect the Army in the long term. We also look... Read More

Compassion as a Leader Trait, Episode #9

March 21, 2014January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

Compassion as a Leader This week in Episode #9 of the NCO Guide podcast CSM (Ret) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret) Archie Davis talk about Compassion as a Leader trait, and provide 10 tips on leaders can use to be a more compassionate leader. Please add comments here in the comments section, or call our Hotline at (254) 853-4410, or use the... Read More

A Conversation with CSM (Ret.) Joe Gainey, Podcast #8

March 14, 2014January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

Joe Gainey Interview For this week’s podcast I had a conversation with Command Sergeant Major William (Joe) Gainey, a career Calvaryman and Scout, Joe was CJTF-7 and MNC-I CSM, and was selected as the first Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff. CSM (Ret.) Joe Gainey entered basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky on June... Read More

How to Counsel: The NCO Guide Podcast #7

March 5, 2014January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

How to Counsel This week in Episode # of the NCO Guide CSM (Ret) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret) Archie Davis talk about the importance of communication, and provide advice and tips on how to counsel. Please add comments here in the comments section, or call our Hotline at (254) 853-4410, or use the Twitter hashtag #NCOGuide and tell us... Read More

Standards and Discipline, Episode #6

February 24, 2014January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

Standards and Discipline This week on the NCO Guide CSM (Ret) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret) Archie Davis talk about Standards and Discipline in NCO Guide podcast #6. We look at and define Standards, review doctrine, and ask ourselves and YOU about standards and discipline? Please add comments here in the comments section, or call our Hotline at (254) 853-4410,... Read More

Podcast #5 The NCO Vision, is it Relevant?

February 14, 2014January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

NCO Vision This week on the NCO Guide CSM (Ret) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret) Archie Davis ask the question in NCO Guide podcast #5 “Is the NCO Vision Relevant?” We look at the history, the doctrine and ask ourselves and YOU what is a Vision, and is the NCO Vision still applicable as it was when it was created? Special... Read More

Podcast: Who is Training the Platoon Leader?

January 31, 2014January 17, 2018 Dan Elder

Who is Training the Platoon Leader? Please note we are aware of our technical problem and the poor sound quality. We felt it important to share this discussion and we will work harder to ensure our levels are corrected for future editions. This week on the NCO Guide CSM (Ret) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret) Archie Davis ask the question... Read More

Authority of the NCO, Podcast #3 (Jan 21, 2014)

January 23, 2014January 18, 2018 Dan Elder

Authority of the NCO Podcast #3 (Jan 21, 2014). This week on the NCO Guide podcast CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret.) Archie Davis discuss from where noncommissioned officer authority comes from, and we look over the 10-functions of the NCO Support Channel. Visit us at https://ncoguide.com or call our Hotline at (254) 853-4410 to engage. Use hashtag #ncoguide on Twitter.... Read More

RFI: Upcoming Podcast, “Duties of the NCO”

January 18, 2014January 18, 2018 Dan Elder

Duties of the NCO Here at the NCO Guide we touched on our plans for more discussion of the Authority of the Noncommissioned in a future podcast in our review of the Joint NCO/PO book, so we hope you have a question or topic to send us in advance to join in the conversation. We will address on the podcast... Read More

Developing Trust, Episode #2

January 17, 2014January 18, 2018 Dan Elder

Developing Trust In Edition #2 we talk about a foundational characteristic of soldiering, and that is Trust. This week CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret.) Archie Davis dissect the term Trust and talk about trust between comrades, between the leader and the led, as well as trust in our leaders, appointed and elected. We have opened the discussion in... Read More

Podcast #1, Introduction

December 18, 2013January 18, 2018 Dan Elder

Introduction CSM Dan Elder (USA, Ret.) and CSM Archie Davis (USA, Ret.) the hosts of the NCO Guide kick off podcast #1. Still working out our levels and tweaking our skills so be patient with us, but this should give you an overview of where we intend to take the show. This is our introductory Podcast #1 and we share... Read More