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About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Vice Admiral (ret) Craig Clapperton on leadership and technical mastery in Navy cyber operations.

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Rich are joined by special guest Vice Admiral (ret) Craig Clapperton - the former Commander of Navy’s Fleet Cyber Command. They discuss how technical mastery, leadership development, and career progression differ across ranks, and why early-career officers and operators must prioritize deep warfighting competence before broadening into team leadership and enterprise impact. They also explore how to brief and influence senior leaders effectively, integrate kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities, and build trust through competency, character, and integrity in high-stakes cyber and joint operations. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast , and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving one of those coveted 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts . Thanks for listening!

People in this episode

Hosts: John, Rich

Guest: Vice Admiral (ret) Craig Clapperton

Topics covered

• leadership development
• career progression
• cyber operations
• warfare competence
• influencing senior leaders
• trust building

Keywords

• leadership
• cyber command
• warfare
• career development
• trust
• influence
• operations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Navy’s Fleet Cyber Command, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, Task Force Phoenix

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