Bullets in the Clip 💥
Carnivore Leadership
Last week, I had the privilege of seeing Chief Master Sergeant Ramón “CZ” Colón-López speak at the annual Military Training Instructor Awards Banquet. As the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief Colón-López holds the highest enlisted position within the United States Armed Forces. And probably the longest job title too..
Back in 2012, Chief wrote a professional development article titled “Silver Bullets for Effective Leadership”, which prompted the creation of his 5-part Carnivore Leadership series. Within the article, CZ details 20 key leadership tips, crafted from nearly two decades of studying leadership as a combat-hardened pararescueman (PJ).
In the PJ world, “To be referred to as a “carnivore” meant that the person was a dependable, loyal, dedicated and skillful teammate with an unquestionable mission focus. They were the “go-to” people that acted decisively in the absence or orders.” - CMSgt Colón-López
In today's newsletter, I want to share my 10 favorite “Silver Bullets” from CZ’s clip to help arm you on your ever-growing leadership journey!
If you want to fly with the eagles, don’t hang around with the turkeys
The best way to stay in shape is to never get out of shape
Amateurs train until they get it right, professionals’ train until they can’t get it wrong
Never pass up a great opportunity to shut the hell up if you have nothing productive to say
Wherever you go, there you are…so make yourself useful
The true aim of an education is not knowledge but action
Image is a first impression; daily demeanor is a lasting impression
Bad habits are like a comfortable bed…really easy to get into and really hard to get out of
A life without humor is like a book without words
Time management is a waste of time…concentrate on “action” management instead
Remember, leadership is not a job title. It’s a privilege, you have to earn every day, by serving those around you. Use these bullets to help add some firepower to your leadership style and never stop looking out for your people!
Thank you for reading! If you have any feedback or want to discuss this topic further, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Until next time,
Keep it classic, stay consistent.
Gino
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Show I’m Watching 📺
Ahsoka - Although I haven’t been the biggest fan of recent Star Wars shows, I think this one is solid. Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau are slowly taking Star Wars back to where it was a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.
Health Dessert Recipe 🍪
No bake Cookie Dough - “Flexible Dieting Lifestyle” is the OG YouTube channel for high-protein dessert recipes. I made this one 3 times this week and it’s really helped me stay on track with my diet. The video is only 50 seconds long and the ingredients are super simple!
Quote of the Week ✍️
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work“ - Thomas Edison