Ep 292: Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman #3 (ret) SEAC John Troxell

Send us Fan MailSenior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman #3 served 37 years in the United States Army and achieved things that are beyond description. SEAC Troxell has a combat jump, achieved the pay grade of E-9 and the rank of SEAC, and has continued to lead hard with his nearly 4 decades of experience at all levels of the military. In this conversation, he shares his experiences in combat during Operation Just Cause and Desert Storm, highlighting the need for aggressive decision-making and a focus on excellence. SEAC Troxell emphasizes the importance of solid leadership and the development of a strive-for-excellence mentality. He also addresses the challenges facing the military today, including prioritizing combat readiness and instilling a sense of pride and ownership in the force. He discusses the importance of building self-discipline and ownership in the military. He emphasizes the need for leaders to instill a healthy fear and respect in their subordinates rather than relying on punishment. SEAC Troxell also highlights the lack of leaders who demonstrate excellence and strive for continuous improvement. He advocates for improving professional military education (PME) to focus on combat scenarios and building the best version of each service member. Troxell stresses the importance of understanding global threats and the need for credible deterrence. He encourages individuals to dream big, set attainable goals, visualize success, and enjoy the journey.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:00 Joining the Military and Early Career10:08 Combat Experience in Just Cause19:40 Desert Storm and Striving for Excellence25:24 Desire for More Responsibility and Strategic Leadership33:33 The Importance of Aggressive Decision-Making39:20 The Need for a Focus on Combat and Discipline46:04 Good Order and Discipline48:01 Building Self-Discipline and Ownership49:00 Instilling Healthy Fear and Respect49:29 Lack of Leaders Demonstrating Excellence50:27 The Challenge of Leadership52:22 The Need for Mentors and Role Models53:50 Improving Professional Military Education (PME)54:19 Distracted Focus on Diversity and Inclusion56:14 Understanding Global Threats57:40 Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios58:37 The Importance of Deterrence01:00:01 Effective Messaging and Consequence01:01:24 The Rewards of Military Service01:05:10 Continuing to Serve and Give Back01:13:12 Advice for Those Considering Military ServiceSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...