Episode 144 - A Conversation With MCPON 15 (Russ Smith)

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with retired MCPON Russ Smith discussing his career and leadership lessons.

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People in this episode

Guest: Russ Smith

Topics covered

• leadership
• military career
• transition to retirement
• Chief's Mess
• initiation

Keywords

• MCPON
• military leadership
• junior enlisted Sailors

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