Taking the Lid Off

We'll be taking the lid off talking about leadership from a military perspective as well as veteran-ish issues like transitioning and finding that next chapter in your life.

Perspective and Gratitude 03/23/2022

Perspective and Gratitude Chad and Tim return to have a simple chat about having perspective and gratitude. Two things that can get you a long way in live especially these days. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/22542341

Personal Data Security 10/19/2021

Personal Data Security In this episode I talk with my friend and security expert Justin about protecting your personal data. We talk about using secure email and messaging as well as using VPNs and browsers. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/20872796

My Transition Story - Part 1 08/31/2020

My Transition Story - Part 1 Since we talk transition on this show a good bit I thought it'd be appropriate to share my story. I focus mainly on the job aspect, so if you have questions about any other parts just ask in the comments. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/15818324

Memorial Day 2020 - My Thoughts 05/25/2020

Memorial Day 2020 - My Thoughts This episode is just me and my mic with a short prepared piece about Memorial Day and what it is to me. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/14555198

Special Operation Truth - The Human is More Important Than the Hardware - Mental Performance with Cecilia Craft 05/18/2020

Special Operation Truth - The Human is More Important Than the Hardware - Mental Performance with Cecilia Craft In this episode I'm talking with Cecilia Craft, a mental performance coach that I worked with while at the Special Warfare Center. Ceci's department was then known as the Special Operations Center for Enhanced Performance. She left there and worked with the Cleveland Indians for a bit and is now back there heading up the department. You can find her at the links below. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/14458979

Military Transition with Retired Special Forces CSM Pat Fensom 05/11/2020

Military Transition with Retired Special Forces CSM Pat Fensom Pat is back and this time we're talking about military transition. Pat talks about his experience and his blog, "White Belt Mindset". There's some great advice in here, so have a listen and then check out the link to his blog in the notes below. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/14367149

The Tactical Games with Tim Burke 05/04/2020

The Tactical Games with Tim Burke Like to shoot? In shape? Try "The Tactical Games". Today I talk with Tim Burke, the founder of the games. I competed in the first event and it's grown immensely since then. Listen to Tim and I talk about the growth and future of The Tactical Games and then go sign up! Links below. Also look them up on social media. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/14269529

Military Transition and Hunting as a Hobby with Retired SGM Kyle Lamb 04/27/2020

Military Transition and Hunting as a Hobby with Retired SGM Kyle Lamb I'm honored to have retired SGM Kyle Lamb. Kyle has his own podcast called Team VTAC podcast. We talk about transitioning from the military and hunting as a hobby. If you want to know more about Kyle's ventures, see the links below. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/14151929

Philadelphia Eagles trip - Leadership Lessons with Retired Army Special Forces CSM Pat Fensom 04/19/2020

Philadelphia Eagles trip - Leadership Lessons with Retired Army Special Forces CSM Pat Fensom This time Pat Fensom and I are talking about a leadership trip we took to visit the Philadelphia Eagles during training camp. It was a knowledge packed trip that we took a lot away from, both in what we learned from them and how much they took away from us. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/14050640

Leadership Lessons with Retired Army Special Forces CSM Pat Fensom 04/12/2020

Leadership Lessons with Retired Army Special Forces CSM Pat Fensom Pat Fensom is a retired Army Special Forces Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and was my CSM during my time as a First Sergeant at the JFK Special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg, NC. On this episode we talk about some of our time together and the leadership lessons Pat pulled away from his time as the senior enlisted soldier in that unit. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/13953128

Adapt and Overcome - COVID-19 Coronavirus Edition 04/05/2020

Adapt and Overcome - COVID-19 Coronavirus Edition In this episode I talk with Danny Gomez of First Person Xperience. We served together as instructors at the Special Warfare Center. We discuss handling adversity through adaptation, specifically as it relates to the current situation with the coronavirus. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/13852976

Law of Self Defense with Andrew Branca 03/29/2020

Law of Self Defense with Andrew Branca In this episode I have attorney Andrew Branca, author of the "Law of Self Defense" on to talk about self defense law. We talk general self defense law as well as separate self defense law in the states from what veterans may have experienced with rules of engagement (ROE) down range. I highly recommend picking up Andrew's book at the link below or on Amazon. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/13709405

1st Squad - Blast From The Past 03/22/2020

1st Squad - Blast From The Past In this episode I bring back 3 of my former squad members that were in my squad in Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. We served together in the 2002-2004 time frame and deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq together. We just talk about some of the good times and challenges as well as discuss what made us a good team. We're still in touch and know we can always count on each other. I hope you enjoy our stories. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/13647632

Original Strength for the Tactical Athlete with Tim Anderson 03/13/2020

Original Strength for the Tactical Athlete with Tim Anderson In this episode I talk with my friend Tim Anderson of Original Strength. He and I wrote a book together called "Original Strength for the Tactical Athlete" and he has authored several books centered around Original Strength. I encourage you to check out some of his books on Amazon and visit the Original Strength website to learn more. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/13532135

Military Transition with Rich Brown 03/01/2020

Military Transition with Rich Brown In this episode I chat with Rich Brown, co-host of the American Warrior Show and retired Marine. We chat about military transition and provide some advice and lessons learned for those transitioning or thinking about transitioning from service. Find Rich at the links below. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/13358339

First Team - Leading By Example 02/23/2020

First Team - Leading By Example In this episode I talk with John Karuza, my first squad leader from my time as an Airborne Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division. We talk about how his leadership style influenced me and some of our lessons learned. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/13260245

Leadership In Balance with Mike Lerario 02/15/2020

Leadership In Balance with Mike Lerario In this episode I talk with Mike Lerario about his book Leadership In Balance and some shared lessons learned in the military. Mike was my Battalion Commander while I was in 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/13166969

1 - Introduction 02/10/2020

1 - Introduction In this episode I talk about the reason behind the podcast, the meaning behind the name and what to expect from this podcast. /episode/index/show/takingthelidoff/id/13097897

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