Black Market Leadership: Recent Episodes
Kevin Black
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This is part one of a two-part episode with classicist, Dr. Alex Petkas, a former Classics scholar turned host of the Cost of Glory podcast. Kevin and Alex discuss the remarkable story of Xenophon and the Ten Thousand. In this episode, both men discuss the background to the story, the nature of Ancient Greeks and Romans, and why their stories matter. Kevin is using Xenophon's story as an example in his upcoming book, "Strength in Chaos."
Alex holds a PhD in Classics from Princeton University. He taught at the University of California, San Diego, and California State University, Fresno. He has published research on many subjects, including classical Athenian oratory, late ancient rhetoric and education, and epistle writing. His research on the ancient media technologies of writing (especially letters) led him to take an active interest in the Classics in modern New Media. His years of experience teaching at Paideia’s Living Greek in Greece program led him to a particular interest in the oral nature of classical texts. His day job is in marketing.
This is part one of a two-part episode with classicist, Dr. Alex Petkas, a former Classics scholar turned host of the Cost of Glory podcast. Kevin and Alex discuss the remarkable story of Xenophon and the Ten Thousand. In this episode, both men discuss the background to the story, the nature of Ancient Greeks and Romans, and why their stories matter. Kevin is using Xenophon's story as an example in his upcoming book, Strength in Chaos.
Alex holds a PhD in Classics from Princeton University. He taught at the University of California, San Diego, and California State University, Fresno. He has published research on many subjects, including classical Athenian oratory, late ancient rhetoric and education, and epistle writing. His research on the ancient media technologies of writing (especially letters) led him to take an active interest in the Classics in modern New Media. His years of experience teaching at Paideia’s Living Greek in Greece program led him to a particular interest in the oral nature of classical texts. His day job is in marketing.
This is part two of a two-part discussion with internationally renowned expert of Mission Command, Dr. Jörg Muth, author of 'Command Culture' and lecturer for strategic leadership. Kevin and the doctor discuss the intricacies of US and German officer training during WW2. Character versus intellect in hiring? Do the smartest go to the front or to the rear? Who awards initiative versus sacrifice? If you are interested in leader education, you won't want to miss this discussion!
Kevin praises the book as one of his most important books he uses in his leadership practice. He's not the only one singing Dr. Muth's praises:
- Selected by General Raymond Odierno, 38th Army Chief of Staff, for the U.S. Army Chief of Staff's Professional Reading List, for "The Army Profession," 2012.
- Selected by Lieutenant General David Morrison, Chief of Army (Australia), for the Chief of Army's Reading List, 2012.
- Selected by General James F. Amos, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, as required reading for all senior enlisted men and all Majors and Lieutenant Colonels, 2013.
- Selected by Major General H.R. McMaster at the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, for the Leader Development Study Program, 2013.
- Winner of the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award, 2012.
This is part one of a two-part discussion with internationally renowned expert of Mission Command, Dr. Jörg Muth, author of 'Command Culture' and lecturer for strategic leadership. Kevin and the doctor discuss the intricacies of US and German officer training during WW2. Character versus intellect in hiring? Do the smartest go to the front or to the rear? Who awards initiative versus sacrifice? If you are interested in leader education, you won't want to miss this discussion!
Kevin praises the book as one of his most important books he uses in his leadership practice. He's not the only one singing Dr. Muth's praises:
- Selected by General Raymond Odierno, 38th Army Chief of Staff, for the U.S. Army Chief of Staff's Professional Reading List, for "The Army Profession," 2012.
- Selected by Lieutenant General David Morrison, Chief of Army (Australia), for the Chief of Army's Reading List, 2012.
- Selected by General James F. Amos, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, as required reading for all senior enlisted men and all Majors and Lieutenant Colonels, 2013.
- Selected by Major General H.R. McMaster at the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, for the Leader Development Study Program, 2013.
- Winner of the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award, 2012.
Kevin interviews the guardian of the George C. Marshall library at VMI. The two discuss Marshall’s legacy along with some interesting facts about the man whom Churchill called the “Architect of Allied Victory.”
Marshall’s early years in Uniontown, PA and at VMI in Lexington, VA, are covered along with his Army service before and during World War I in the main lobby. The Organizer of Victory exhibit in the west wing focuses on General Marshall’s leadership, including his many innovations and contributions to winning World War II.
The Soldier of Peace exhibit in the east wing features Marshall’s leadership after World War II. The Nobel Peace Prize he received in 1953 for his contributions to restoring the European economy through the Marshall Plan is on display. It will be another highlight among many during your visit. The lower gallery hosts temporary exhibits from the George C. Marshall Legacy Series.
Address: 404 VMI Parade, Lexington, VA 24450. Number: 540-463-7103.
Contact:
Melissa Davis
Director of Library and Archives
540.463.7103 ext. 122
mdavis@marshallfoundation.org
Kevin interviews the guardian of the George C. Marshall library at VMI. The two discuss Marshall’s legacy along with some interesting facts about the man whom Churchill called the “Architect of Allied Victory.”
Marshall’s early years in Uniontown, PA and at VMI in Lexington, VA, are covered along with his Army service before and during World War I in the main lobby. The Organizer of Victory exhibit in the west wing focuses on General Marshall’s leadership, including his many innovations and contributions to winning World War II.
The Soldier of Peace exhibit in the east wing features Marshall’s leadership after World War II. The Nobel Peace Prize he received in 1953 for his contributions to restoring the European economy through the Marshall Plan is on display. It will be another highlight among many during your visit. The lower gallery hosts temporary exhibits from the George C. Marshall Legacy Series.
Address: 404 VMI Parade, Lexington, VA 24450. Number: 540-463-7103.
Contact:
Melissa Davis
Director of Library and Archives 540.463.7103 ext. 122 mdavis@marshallfoundation.org
In this second of two podcasts, Christoph Lohr interviews Kevin Black in regard to his speaking at the Virginia Military Institute's Center of Leadership and Ethics on October 30-31, 2023. This was Kevin's first time visiting his and Christoph's alma mater in nearly a quarter century. Kevin describes his experiences speaking to cadets from multiple federal academies and other students of leadership across the nation.
In this first of two podcasts, Christoph Lohr interviews Kevin Black in regard to his speaking at the Virginia Military Institute's Center of Leadership and Ethics on October 30-31, 2023. This was Kevin's first time visiting his and Christoph's alma mater in nearly a quarter century. Kevin describes his experiences speaking to cadets from multiple federal academies and other students of leadership across the nation.
This is an interview with Ben Cleary, author of "Searching for Stonewall Jackson: A Quest for Legacy in a Divided America." Kevin and Ben discuss the famed Confederate general in terms of his military genius and his unique eccentricities.
Ben is an author, journalist, and teacher. He has written extensively for a variety of media, including print, web, video, and radio. His journalism has aired on All Things Considered and appeared in the New York Times and Richmond’s Style Weekly. His creative biography of Stonewall Jackson is available now from Hachette Book Group.
Find Ben at https://bencarloscleary.com/
Find his book at Amazon.com: Searching for Stonewall Jackson: A Quest for Legacy in a Divided America eBook : Cleary, Ben: Kindle Store
This is part two of a two-part discussion with Michael F. Schein, the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers was released by McGraw Hill on January. 12, 2021.
Find Michael here:
https://michaelfschein.com/
https://Microfamemedia.com/
https://hypereads.com/
This is part one of a two-part discussion with Michael F. Schein, the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers was released by McGraw Hill on January. 12, 2021.
Find Michael here:
https://michaelfschein.com/
https://Microfamemedia.com/
https://hypereads.com/
A brief review of Nolan's Oppenheimer by Kevin Black, leadership and chaos expert, author of upcoming book, Strength in Chaos: A Leader's Guide to Mastering the Uncontrollable.
Kevin Black, author of the upcoming book, Strength in Chaos, speaks with fiction author, TS Ransdell, author of the trilogy, The Last Marine (A Dystopian War Novel). Both men recently finished the book, The Boxer Rebellion, by Diana Preston. Kevin and Travis break down the fascinating history in terms of leadership and chaos. In this episode, Travis discusses his work, the background of the Boxers as a spiritual and political movement, the reasons for the siege of Western and Japanese diplomats, and much more. You don't want to miss this episode!
About TS Ransdell:
- Website: www.tsransdell.com
- Amazon: Amazon.com: The Last Marine: Book One (A Dystopian War Novel) eBook : Ransdell, T.S.: Kindle Store
About Kevin's new book:
- www.thechaosbook.com
Kevin Black, author of the upcoming book, Strength in Chaos, speaks with fiction author, TS Ransdell, author of the trilogy, The Last Marine (A Dystopian War Novel). Both men recently finished the book, The Boxer Rebellion, by Diana Preston. Kevin and Travis break down the fascinating history in terms of leadership and chaos. This in this episode, Travis discusses his work, the background of the Boxers as a spiritual and political movement, the reasons for the siege of Western and Japanese diplomats, and much more. You don't want to miss this episode!
About TS Ransdell:
- Website: www.tsransdell.com
- Amazon: Amazon.com: The Last Marine: Book One (A Dystopian War Novel) eBook : Ransdell, T.S.: Kindle Store
About Kevin's new book:
- www.thechaosbook.com
Kevin Black, author of the upcoming book, Strength in Chaos, speaks with Dr. Michael Vlahos about Hernan Cortes. Join us for this fascinating discussion about military history. Why is Cortes considered a "master of the universe?" Dr. Michael Vlahos is a professor at The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs. He is currently a professor at The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs, teaching strategy and global net assessment. He is also a regular guest on the John Batchelor Show. Michael Vlahos, PhD is Professor of Strategy at the United States Naval War College. He is the author of Fighting Identity: Sacred War and World Change, a take no prisoners analysis of how war as culture has shaped national identity in the modern world. Vlahos, a graduate of Yale and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, began his career in the Navy and the CIA. Dr. Vlahos was formally a senior staff member of the National Security Assessment team of the National Security Analysis Department (NSAD) at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Dr. Vlahos has worked with anthropologists and Islamic Studies specialists to develop a culture-area concept to help the Defense World better understand and respond operationally to the changing environment of the Muslim World. This concept is developed in his two recent monographs, Terrors; Mask: Insurgency Within Islam (2002), and Culture; Mask: War and Change After Iraq (2004), and his paper Two Enemies: Non-State Actors and Change in the Muslim World.
Kevin Black, author of the upcoming book, Strength in Chaos, speaks with Dr. Michael Vlahos about Hernan Cortes. Join us for this fascinating discussion about military history. Why is Cortes considered a "master of the universe?" Dr. Michael Vlahos is a professor at The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs. He is currently a professor at The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs, teaching strategy and global net assessment. He is also a regular guest on the John Batchelor Show. Michael Vlahos, PhD is Professor of Strategy at the United States Naval War College. He is the author of Fighting Identity: Sacred War and World Change, a take no prisoners analysis of how war as culture has shaped national identity in the modern world. Vlahos, a graduate of Yale and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, began his career in the Navy and the CIA. Dr. Vlahos was formally a senior staff member of the National Security Assessment team of the National Security Analysis Department (NSAD) at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Dr. Vlahos has worked with anthropologists and Islamic Studies specialists to develop a culture-area concept to help the Defense World better understand and respond operationally to the changing environment of the Muslim World. This concept is developed in his two recent monographs, Terrors; Mask: Insurgency Within Islam (2002), and Culture; Mask: War and Change After Iraq (2004), and his paper Two Enemies: Non-State Actors and Change in the Muslim World.
Kevin Black, author of the upcoming book, Strength in Chaos, speaks with Dr. Michael Vlahos about Hernan Cortes. Join us for this fascinating discussion about military history. Why is Cortes considered a "master of the universe?" Dr. Michael Vlahos is a professor at The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs. He is currently a professor at The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs, teaching strategy and global net assessment. He is also a regular guest on the John Batchelor Show. Michael Vlahos, PhD is Professor of Strategy at the United States Naval War College. He is the author of Fighting Identity: Sacred War and World Change, a take no prisoners analysis of how war as culture has shaped national identity in the modern world. Vlahos, a graduate of Yale and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, began his career in the Navy and the CIA. Dr. Vlahos was formally a senior staff member of the National Security Assessment team of the National Security Analysis Department (NSAD) at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Dr. Vlahos has worked with anthropologists and Islamic Studies specialists to develop a culture-area concept to help the Defense World better understand and respond operationally to the changing environment of the Muslim World. This concept is developed in his two recent monographs, Terrors; Mask: Insurgency Within Islam (2002), and Culture; Mask: War and Change After Iraq (2004), and his paper Two Enemies: Non-State Actors and Change in the Muslim World.
Kevin Black, author of the upcoming book, Strength in Chaos, speaks with Dr. Michael Vlahos about Hernan Cortes. Join us for this fascinating discussion about military history. Why is Cortes considered a "master of the universe?" Dr. Michael Vlahos is a professor at The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs. He is currently a professor at The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs, teaching strategy and global net assessment. He is also a regular guest on the John Batchelor Show. Michael Vlahos, PhD is Professor of Strategy at the United States Naval War College. He is the author of Fighting Identity: Sacred War and World Change, a take no prisoners analysis of how war as culture has shaped national identity in the modern world. Vlahos, a graduate of Yale and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, began his career in the Navy and the CIA. Dr. Vlahos was formally a senior staff member of the National Security Assessment team of the National Security Analysis Department (NSAD) at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Dr. Vlahos has worked with anthropologists and Islamic Studies specialists to develop a culture-area concept to help the Defense World better understand and respond operationally to the changing environment of the Muslim World. This concept is developed in his two recent monographs, Terrors; Mask: Insurgency Within Islam (2002), and Culture; Mask: War and Change After Iraq (2004), and his paper Two Enemies: Non-State Actors and Change in the Muslim World.
Black Market Leadership movies and shows from streaming services, like Netflix, Prime, and #Apple, as resources for coaching and developing leaders. This exciting, engaging education is an unconventional, and highly effective model, and it is discussed in Forbes® online, "Leveraging Streaming Services for Leader Development" (8.15.20). This analysis is with David Johnson of the David Johnson Show. We discuss the eight-part series, Wecrashed. Specifically, we address issues of leadership, strategy and chaos. SERIES OVERVIEW. WeCrashed is an American drama streaming television miniseries that premiered on Apple TV+ on March 18, 2022. The series stars Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway as Adam and Rebekah Neumann, the real-life married couple at the heart of WeWork, a coworking space company whose valuation reached $47 billion in 2019 before crashing as a result of financial revelations. The series is based on the podcast WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork by Wondery.
Black Market Leadership movies and shows from streaming services, like Netflix, Prime, and #Apple, as resources for coaching and developing leaders. This exciting, engaging education is an unconventional, and highly effective model, and it is discussed in Forbes® online, "Leveraging Streaming Services for Leader Development" (8.15.20). This analysis is with David Johnson of the David Johnson Show. We discuss the eight-part series, Wecrashed. Specifically, we address issues of leadership, strategy and chaos. SERIES OVERVIEW. WeCrashed is an American drama streaming television miniseries that premiered on Apple TV+ on March 18, 2022. The series stars Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway as Adam and Rebekah Neumann, the real-life married couple at the heart of WeWork, a coworking space company whose valuation reached $47 billion in 2019 before crashing as a result of financial revelations. The series is based on the podcast WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork by Wondery.
This is second part of the Kevin Black's discussion with American hero and author, Roger Hill. The Army does not want you to read Roger Hill's book, Dog Company. It does not want to advertise its detention system that coddles enemy fighters while putting American soldiers at risk. It does not want to reveal the new lawyered-up Pentagon war ethic that prosecutes U.S. soldiers and Marines while setting free spies who kill Americans. Captain Roger Hill survived two ordeals, protecting his soldiers from enemy Taliban fighters and eventually from an incompetent and malicious Army bureaucracy. The two discuss this amazing story in part one of this two-part episode.
Roger’s site: https://www.captainrogerhill.com/
Dog Company book: Amazon.com: Dog Company: A True Story of American Soldiers Abandoned by Their High Command eBook : Vincent, Lynn, Hill, Roger: Kindle Store
Roger’s non-profit: https://warriorssetfree.org/
The Army does not want you to read Roger Hill's book, Dog Company. It does not want to advertise its detention system that coddles enemy fighters while putting American soldiers at risk. It does not want to reveal the new lawyered-up Pentagon war ethic that prosecutes U.S. soldiers and Marines while setting free spies who kill Americans. Captain Roger Hill survived two ordeals, protecting his soldiers from enemy Taliban fighters and eventually from an incompetent and malicious Army bureaucracy. Join Kevin Black from Black Market Leadership with American hero and author, Roger Hill. The two discuss this amazing story in part one of this two-part episode.
Roger’s site: https://www.captainrogerhill.com/
Dog Company book: Amazon.com: Dog Company: A True Story of American Soldiers Abandoned by Their High Command eBook : Vincent, Lynn, Hill, Roger: Kindle Store
Roger’s non-profit: https://warriorssetfree.org/
Breaking the status quo means knowing exactly what you are disrupting. This requires a respect for history. World War II is one area that holds lots of valuable lessons in leadership and in critical thinking. Yet, there is confusion about certain areas of the conflict. Kevin Black offers 11x popular, but different observations and then asks you, the listener, whether each one is a fact or a myth. Was the US unprepared for war? Did the USA singlehandedly win it? Was the German Military as good as people say it was? Was WW2 a political war like Vietnam? These questions are among many that he discusses.
Interested in writing your own book? Join Kevin Black as he discusses his experience in writing his upcoming book, Strength in Chaos: A Leader's Guide to Mastering the Uncontrollable. Kevin discusses his background and reason for writing. He explains the evolution of his idea to his current theme. Kevin provides insights into the rewards of writing along with challenges. He even provides a list of resources that can support you in potential first book.
This is part two of our series looking back into the past to help you in the future! Kevin Black introduces you to examine some ancient wisdom using some interesting quotes by famous Western thinkers from the Ancient Greek and Roman times. Many come have political and military. Kevin provides background to each author, the quote, followed by a brief analysis. Six quotes are examined in detail.
The authors are:
- Aristotle
- Cicero
- Pericles
- Ovid
- Seneca
- Vegetius
This series is unique because we look back into the past to help you in the future! Kevin Black introduces you to examine some ancient wisdom using some interesting quotes by famous Western thinkers from the Ancient Greek and Roman times. Many come have political and military. Kevin provides background to each author, the quote, followed by a brief analysis. Six quotes are examined in detail.
The authors are:
- Aristotle
- Cicero
- Pericles
- Ovid
- Seneca
- Vegetius
Mat Sherman is a man on a mission! He helps startups obtain funding. In doing so, he is trying to disrupt the traditional business of Silicon Valley. Matt is an expert in angel investing and venture capital.
Seedscout is a platform that helps modern professionals expand their network. Meet founders, investors, job seekers, service providers, & more through our online intro platform and IRL event network. Seedscout has thousands of founders, investors, job seekers, & service providers who are open to introduction requests from our Pro members. If you want to meet one of them, no need to send a cold email or an Inmail. Just request an intro via Seedscout!
Mat Sherman is a man on a mission! He helps startups obtain funding. In doing so, he is trying to disrupt the traditional business of Silicon Valley. This is part one of a two-part discussion between Matt and Kevin Black.
Seedscout is a platform that helps modern professionals expand their network. Meet founders, investors, job seekers, service providers, & more through our online intro platform and IRL event network. Seedscout has thousands of founders, investors, job seekers, & service providers who are open to introduction requests from our Pro members. If you want to meet one of them, no need to send a cold email or an Inmail. Just request an intro via Seedscout!
This is part two of a two-part discussion between Kevin Black and Isaac Morehouse, the CEO of Crash and Founder of Praxis. He is a member of the Foundation Economic Education and has written over +40 articles for over ten years now! Learn more at IsaacMorehouse.com.
In this discussion, Kevin and Isaac continue their talk about the value of experience as a part of education.
Praxis is ideal for talented and motivated recent high school graduates, college drop-outs, and early career professionals in the United States. It can be completed as an alternative to college, graduate programs, or trade school.
This is part one of two-part discussion between Kevin Black and Isaac Morehouse, the CEO of Crash and Founder of Praxis. He is a member of the Foundation Economic Education and has written over +40 articles for over ten years now! Learn more at IsaacMorehouse.com.
In this discussion, Kevin and Isaac talk about the value of experience as a part of education.
Praxis is ideal for talented and motivated recent high school graduates, college drop-outs, and early career professionals in the United States. It can be completed as an alternative to college, graduate programs, or trade school.
This is part two of two of my discussion with Scott Horton the Director of the Libertarian Institute, the Editorial Director of @Antiwar.com, Host of the Scott Horton Show and Antiwar Radio (More than 5,700 interviews since 2003), Author of the 2021 book, Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism, Regular on Kennedy Nation Fox Business, and the man who demolished Bill Kristol in live debate!
Scott Horton is the Director of the Libertarian Institute, the Editorial Director of @Antiwar.com, Host of the Scott Horton Show and Antiwar Radio (More than 5,700 interviews since 2003), Author of the 2021 book, Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism, Regular on Kennedy Nation Fox Business, and the man who demolished Bill Kristol in live debate!
This is part two of a two-part series. Kevin Black, host of the Black Market Leadership podcast, is interviewed by David Johnson, host of The David Johnson Show, a national Veteran Talk Show and podcast for the Veteran and Military Community. They believe a shared culture within the Veteran Community is a culture unique to our experiences and the language we all speak. The David Johnson Show is bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community. Kevin and David discuss Kevin's background, military history, philosophy, and how to use computer wargaming to develop business leaders.
Link to the show: https://thedavidjohnsonshow.com/
YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDavidJohnsonShow
This is part one of a two-part series. Kevin Black, host of the Black Market Leadership podcast, is interviewed by David Johnson, host of The David Johnson Show, a national Veteran Talk Show and podcast for the Veteran and Military Community. They believe a shared culture within the Veteran Community is a culture unique to our experiences and the language we all speak. The David Johnson Show is bringing stories, perspectives, and fascinating new content to our community. Kevin and David discuss Kevin's background, military history, philosophy, and how to use computer wargaming to develop business leaders.
Link to the show: https://thedavidjohnsonshow.com/
YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDavidJohnsonShow
This is a recording from a LinkedIn Live episode called, "The Untapped Element of Mission Command: Behaviors," from Tuesday, March 31.
The description reads: One of the most important aspects of Mission Command happens to be one of the least understood elements in the military and often misapplied in the private sector: behaviors. Join us as Kevin Black, author of the upcoming book, Strength in Chaos: A Leader's Guide to Mastering the Uncontrollable, explains the nature of behaviors and their relationship with leadership, to include orientation, communication, planning, and execution.
Does mission command apply to law enforcement and police training? Check out this discussion!
Kevin is joined by co-host of the series, Donald Vandergriff, author of Adopting Mission Command. Together, they begin a conversation with Fred Leland, Police Lieutenant (Retired), an accredited trainer with more than 30 years teaching Law Enforcement & Security. A graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 216, Fred specialized in terrorism-related topics, leadership, and management. In this episode, Fred explains how important mission command is to police officers as well as how valuable outcomes based learning is in training.
Kevin is joined by co-host of the series, Donald Vandergriff, author of Adopting Mission Command. Together, they begin a conversation with Joe Labarbera. Joe served in Afghanistan 2003-2004 as a staff officer, 2009-2010 as an Advisor to the Afghan National Police, and 2013-2014 as an Infantry Battalion Operations Officer. Joe currently works as a Sussex County Farmer. The topic is about culture. What is culture? How does it impact operations? Check out the our conversation!
This is episode is part of Black Market Leadership's Mission Command Series: Discussions with experts and practitioners of #MissionCommand to inform and enlighten others. Kevin is joined by co-host of the series, Donald Vandergriff, author of Adopting Mission Command. Together, they open a conversation with Chet Richards. Chet was an associate of the late Col John Boyd from 1975–when Boyd asked him to look over the mathematics parts of “Destruction and Creation,” his first paper on strategy–until Boyd’s death in March 1997. In the intervening years, he was involved with Conceptual Spiral, The Essence of Winning and Losing, and the later editions of Patterns of Conflict and with all of Boyd’s investigations into the applications of his ideas for business. Chet is the author of "Certain to Win" (2004), on applications of Boyd’s ideas to business.
Andy Raskin has been called the storyteller of Silicon Valley, with a list of clients that includes some of the biggest venture-backed names in tech. Andy is the expert of a relatively new discipline of the strategic narrative. Although it looks like it belongs to marketing, the strategic narrative is a key leadership component that delivers strategic value. If a company wants to withstand friction and chaos, the strategic narrative is an indispensable tool. “A company without a well-thought out story is a company without a well-thought out strategy.” Join Kevin and Andy as they discuss the strategic narrative, what is it, what it looks like, and why it is important.
More about Andy Raskin. He helps CEOs align their teams around a strategic narrative — to power success in sales, marketing, fundraising, product and recruiting. Clients include venture-backed companies funded by Andreessen Horowitz, First Round Capital, GV and other top investors. I've also led strategic narrative training at Salesforce, Uber, Square, Yelp, VMware, Intel and General Assembly. To learn more and get in touch, visit http://andyraskin.com.
Andy Raskin has been called the storyteller of Silicon Valley, with a list of clients that includes some of the biggest venture-backed names in tech. Andy is the expert of a relatively new discipline of the strategic narrative. Although it looks like it belongs to marketing, the strategic narrative is a key leadership component that delivers strategic value. If a company wants to withstand friction and chaos, the strategic narrative is an indispensable tool. “A company without a well-thought out story is a company without a well-thought out strategy.” Join Kevin and Andy as they discuss the strategic narrative, what is it, what it looks like, and why it is important.
More about Andy Raskin. He helps CEOs align their teams around a strategic narrative — to power success in sales, marketing, fundraising, product and recruiting. Clients include venture-backed companies funded by Andreessen Horowitz, First Round Capital, GV and other top investors. I've also led strategic narrative training at Salesforce, Uber, Square, Yelp, VMware, Intel and General Assembly. To learn more and get in touch, visit http://andyraskin.com.
Colonel Douglas Macgregor is considered a major disruptor in the modern US military. He was commander during the last great tank battle in the 20th century. He has been called the Billy Mitchell of his time and even General Patton of the late/modern era. His first book, Breaking the Phalanx, dealt with reorganizing the US Army, and was mandatory reading for colonels and generals. President Trump personally assigned him the task of getting out of Afghanistan. He’s a regular on the Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News, discussing DC, global strategy, and the military. In this first of two-part series, Kevin and the Colonel discuss his book Margin of Victory, along with other related topics: history, military history, WW2, Asia, Russia, the Pacific, and strategy.
Colonel Douglas Macgregor is considered a major disruptor in the modern US military. He was commander during the last great tank battle in the 20th century. He has been called the Billy Mitchell of his time and even General Patton of the late/modern era. His first book, Breaking the Phalanx, dealt with reorganizing the US Army, and was mandatory reading for colonels and generals. President Trump personally assigned him the task of getting out of Afghanistan. He’s a regular on the Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News, discussing DC, global strategy, and the military. In this first of two-part series, Kevin and the Colonel discuss his book Margin of Victory, along with other related topics: history, military history, WW2, Asia, Russia, the Pacific, and strategy.
In this two-part series of Black Market Leadership, Kevin Black is rejoined by internationally renowned military historian, Anthony Tucker-Jones. Anthony is launching his new book, Churchill, Master and Commander: Winston Churchill at War 1895–1945. In his fascinating new book, Anthony explores the record of Winston Churchill as a military commander, assessing how the military experiences of his formative years shaped him for the difficult military decisions he took in office. This book assesses his choices in the some of the most controversial and high-profile campaigns of World War II, and how in high office his decision making was both right and wrong.
In this second episode of a two-part series, Kevin and Anthony discuss the book. They talk about Winston Churchill the leader and commander. Anthony explains Churchill as England’s supreme warlord as well as principal political leader during WW2. Listen in to this exciting episode!
In this two-part series of Black Market Leadership, Kevin Black is rejoined by internationally renowned military historian, Anthony Tucker-Jones. Anthony is launching his new book, Churchill, Master and Commander: Winston Churchill at War 1895–1945. In his fascinating new book, Anthony explores the record of Winston Churchill as a military commander, assessing how the military experiences of his formative years shaped him for the difficult military decisions he took in office. This book assesses his choices in the some of the most controversial and high-profile campaigns of World War II, and how in high office his decision making was both right and wrong.
In this first of two episodes, Kevin and Anthony discuss Winston Churchill the man, ranging from his leadership style to his experience in military strategy. Anthony explains Churchill as England’s supreme warlord as well as principal political leader during WW2. Listen in to this exciting episode!
For more information about Anthony Tucker-Jones, check out:
- Anthony’s website: Anthony Tucker-Jones atuckerjones.com
- Anthony’s Wikipedia page: Anthony Tucker-Jones - Wikipedia
- Anthony’s Amazon page: Amazon.com: Anthony Tucker-Jones: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
In this two-part series of Black Market Leadership, Kevin Black is rejoined by internationally renowned military historian, Anthony Tucker-Jones. Anthony is launching his new book, Churchill, Master and Commander: Winston Churchill at War 1895–1945. In his fascinating new book, Anthony explores the record of Winston Churchill as a military commander, assessing how the military experiences of his formative years shaped him for the difficult military decisions he took in office. This book assesses his choices in the some of the most controversial and high-profile campaigns of World War II, and how in high office his decision making was both right and wrong.
In this first of two episodes, Kevin and Anthony discuss Winston Churchill the man, ranging from his leadership style to his experience in military strategy. Anthony explains Churchill as England’s supreme warlord as well as principal political leader during WW2. Listen in to this exciting episode!
For more information about Anthony Tucker-Jones, check out:
- Anthony’s website: Anthony Tucker-Jones atuckerjones.com
- Anthony’s Wikipedia page: Anthony Tucker-Jones - Wikipedia
- Anthony’s Amazon page: Amazon.com: Anthony Tucker-Jones: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
In this second part of a two-part series, Kevin Black speaks with the premier expert on Mission Command, Donald Vandergriff. Don is retired US Army major who is now a teacher, writer, and lecturer. Moreover, he is an intellectual and reformer who specializes in military leadership education, training, and the future of warfare. His latest book, Adopting Mission Command, outlines this philosophy of leadership that is dependent on individual initiative, flexibility, and independence. The book has received rave reviews from the Colonel Douglas MacGregor, the Journal of Military History, and Veterans Today.
Some topics in this discussion: What is mission command? Why is it important? How is the US Marine Corps and the US Army employing it, if at all?
Link to the book: Adopting Mission Command: Developing Leaders for a Superior Command Culture: Vandergriff, Donald E.: 9781682471050: Amazon.com: Books
Donald’s Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Vandergriff
In this two-part series of Black Market Leadership, Kevin Black speaks with the premier expert on Mission Command, Donald Vandergriff. Don is retired US Army major who is now a teacher, writer, and lecturer. Moreover, he is an intellectual and reformer who specializes in military leadership education, training, and the future of warfare. His latest book, Adopting Mission Command, outlines this philosophy of leadership that is dependent on individual initiative, flexibility, and independence. The book has received rave reviews from the Colonel Douglas MacGregor, the Journal of Military History, and Veterans Today.
Some topics in this discussion: What is mission command? Why is it important? How is the US Marine Corps and the US Army employing it, if at all?
Link to the book: Adopting Mission Command: Developing Leaders for a Superior Command Culture: Vandergriff, Donald E.: 9781682471050: Amazon.com: Books
Donald’s Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Vandergriff
Leadership books don't have to be your primary source of professional development. Fiction plays a critical role: it gives you concrete examples about people, behaviors, strategies and leaders, all wrapped in exciting stories. This is also true of science fiction, especially Frank Herbert’s Dune.
In effect, Dune is the story of a young duke, Paul "Muad'did", who is forced into exile on the desert planet, Arrakis (which is also the most important planet in the universe for its natural resource, spice), and unwittingly becomes the leader of its indigenous people, the Fremen, all of whom are inching towards a global jihad against exploitative empires.
Dune’s background and characters are impressive, and the story weaves together philosophy, relationships, behaviors, strategy, politics and leadership. Here are some great nuggets that I think really stand out:
- Why you exist as a leader.
- When to be a Leader.
- Your Return on Investment (ROI) as a leader.
- Effective leadership requires effective thinking.
- You must learn to think for yourself.
- Learn to see what things truly are and not what they only appear to be.
- Keep it simple.
- Identify your competitive advantage.
- Life – and success – demands constant progress, energy and action.
- Understand the impact of behavior, culture and values
“Generals in the Making” is a gem of a leadership book and should be required reading for any early or mid-level professional. The book is an engrossing examination of how each four army generals of World War II, each a major player in their own right, navigated the uncertain and tumultuous pre-war years in their careers. In this second part of a three-part discussion, Kevin Black speaks with author Benjamin Runkle about the personal and professional lives of George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, and George Patton. They dive deep into each general’s life, discussing the friction, the obstacles, and even the tragedies which could have easily derailed these men professionally, and not to ultimately become the greatest generation of senior commanders in military history.
Here is the Amazon link to the book.
“Generals in the Making” is a gem of a leadership book and should be required reading for any early or mid-level professional. The book is an engrossing examination of how each four army generals of World War II, each a major player in their own right, navigated the uncertain and tumultuous pre-war years in their careers. In this second part of a three-part discussion, Kevin Black speaks with author Benjamin Runkle about the personal and professional lives of George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, and George Patton. They dive deep into each general’s life, discussing the friction, the obstacles, and even the tragedies which could have easily derailed these men professionally, and not to ultimately become the greatest generation of senior commanders in military history.
Here is the Amazon link to the book.
“Generals in the Making” is a gem of a leadership book and should be required reading for any early or mid-level professional. The book is an engrossing examination of how four army generals of World War II, each a major player in their own right, navigated the uncertain, rocky, and tumultuous pre-war years in their careers. In this discussion, Kevin Black speaks with author Benjamin Runkle about George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, and George Patton. They dive deep into each general’s life, discussing the friction, the obstacles, and even the tragedies which could have easily prevented them from becoming the greatest generation of senior commanders in military history.
Here is the Amazon link to the book.
"The War on Small Business" is a must-read for small business owners and for Americans. In this second part of a two-part episode, Kevin Black continues his discussion with New York Times bestselling author, Carol Roth. The two discuss her new, extremely detailed and very persuasive case that the US government and its central planners tried to destroy small business during COVID 2020.
During this discussion, different topics are discussed:
- Segue and Segway! Know the difference!!
- An Excellent Example of Greed
- Attacks on Capitalism
- The Role of China
- Not understanding capitalism
- Carol asks about the American Dingo, Jackson!
If you want to learn more about Carol Roth, make sure to buy her new book along with visiting:
- Carol’s Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Roth)
- Carol’s twitter account (@CarolJSroth)
- Carol’s website (carolroth.com)
"The War on Small Business" is a must-read for small business owners and for Americans. In this two-part episode, Kevin Black opens a discussion with New York Times bestselling author, Carol Roth. The two discuss her new, extremely detailed and very persuasive case that the US government and its central planners tried to destroy small business during COVID 2020.
During this discussion, different topics are discussed:
- Why Carol picked this fight highlighting the government's war on small business
- What the “Black Swan” is and how it affected us
- The level of research, considering there are over 500 sources for this book, ranging from news articles to personal interviews, as well as important economists, like Murray Rothbard to Thomas Sowell.
- How Carol weaves multiple disciplines together to make her case, such as philosophy, history, economics, just to name the essential ones.
- A critical but often forgotten fact that economic freedom is tied directly to individual liberty!
- The ripple effects of the damage done to small businesses and their local communities.
If you want to learn more about Carol Roth, make sure to buy her new book along with visiting:
- Carol’s Wikipedia page
- Carol’s twitter account (@CarolJSroth)
- Carol’s website
In this second part of this two-part series, Kevin Black continues his discussion with internationally renowned military historian, Anthony Tucker-Jones. Anthony established himself as a respected defence writer and military historian. For many years he was the terrorism and security correspondent for intersec - The Journal of International Security. He is a highly prolific author, feature and script writer - with over 500 articles published in print and online for a wide range of publishers and media outlets. He has also written over 50 books, some of which have been translated into half a dozen languages. Anthony is a regular public speaker - appearing on Channel 4, Sky News, BBC Radio and RT. Most recently Anthony has worked with TV production companies such as the History Channel and France's Imagissime.
Some topics in this discussion:
- A proper way to evaluate Field Marshall Montgomery
- The maritime nature of British warfare and its affects on British strategy in WW2
- The German-Russian war, also known as the Eastern Front
- How the Eastern Front differed from the Western Front
- German assumptions when planning the attack into the Soviet Union
For more information about Anthony Tucker-Jones, check out:
Anthony’s website: Anthony Tucker-Jones (atuckerjones.com)
Anthony’s Wikipedia page: Anthony Tucker-Jones - Wikipedia
Anthony’s Amazon page: Amazon.com: Anthony Tucker-Jones: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
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In this two-part series of Black Market Leadership, Kevin Black opens a discussion with internationally renowned military historian, Anthony Tucker-Jones. Anthony established himself as a respected defence writer and military historian. For many years he was the terrorism and security correspondent for intersec - The Journal of International Security. He is a highly prolific author, feature and script writer - with over 500 articles published in print and online for a wide range of publishers and media outlets. He has also written over 50 books, some of which have been translated into half a dozen languages. Anthony is a regular public speaker - appearing on Channel 4, Sky News, BBC Radio and RT. Most recently Anthony has worked with TV production companies such as the History Channel and France's Imagissime.
Some topics in this discussion:
- Anthony’s background in British Military Intelligence
- How he writes his books and articles
- The battle of Arnhem, and what people don’t realize about the German forces fighting the Allies
- The generalship of General George S. Patton, Jr. and Field Marshall Bernard Law Montgomery
- The American and British strategies of fighting the Germans
- The Battle of Falaise Gap
For more information about Anthony Tucker-Jones, check out:
Anthony’s website: Anthony Tucker-Jones (atuckerjones.com)
Anthony’s Wikipedia page: Anthony Tucker-Jones - Wikipedia
Anthony’s Amazon page: Amazon.com: Anthony Tucker-Jones: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
In this latest episode of Black Market Leadership®, Kevin Black opens a discussion with the outspoken, and controversial, Dr. Michael Scheuer. Dr. Scheuer is the former head of the CIA's Osama Bin Laden Unit. Even Osama Bin Laden recommended to the world hat we read his book, Imperial Hubris! Dr. Scheuer is the architect of the CIA's Rendition Program and an outspoken proponent of US Non-Intervention.
Kevin and Dr. Scheuer discuss the art of "thinking," using the war on Islamic Terrorism as a background. They discuss Dr. Scheuer's educational background, his entry into the CIA, and the art of thinking as it pertains to understanding the "terrorism" versus "insurgency."
Here are the topics of this discussion:
• What were the impacts to America for not bringing the full force of America’s military against Islamic Insurgents (until only recently)?
• Were our senior American military officers even prepared for the fight in Afghanistan?
• What would be the value of reading Gore Vidal to learn about Non-Interventionism?
• Why is history incredibly important for learning how to think?
• Any recommended readings on learning about the Iraq War?
• What new book is Dr. Scheuer writing currently?
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In this latest episode of Black Market Leadership, Kevin Black opens a discussion with the outspoken, and controversial, Dr. Michael Scheuer. Dr. Scheuer is the former head of the CIA's Osama Bin Laden Unit. Even Osama Bin Laden recommended to the world hat we read his book, Imperial Hubris! Dr. Scheuer is the architect of the CIA's Rendition Program and an outspoken proponent of US Non-Intervention.
Kevin and Dr. Scheuer discuss the art of "thinking," using the war on Islamic Terrorism as a background. They discuss Dr. Scheuer's educational background, his entry into the CIA, and the art of thinking as it pertains to understanding the "terrorism" versus "insurgency."
If you are interested in raising your level of performance as a leader to the next level and at your own pace, then check out the Black Market Leadership dot com.
In this episode, Kevin Black discusses some interesting results gathered from his custom wargame simulations, used for developing leaders and teams. Despite the differences in generations today, Kevin four major similarities between two groups of participants he's worked with: experienced executives and teens. Using Real-time strategy (RTS) games as a learning platform (think of RISK on steroids), Kevin breaks down four trends - and their meanings - from two very different groups. The trends include:
- Complexity, rather than simplicity, more often than not characterizes the planning process.
- The "noise" of strategy execution becomes a "siren song" to be a tactician.
- Speaking up is uncomfortable, even when self-interest is on the line.
- Knowing and communicating the mission is best indicator of future success - and it occurs within the first five minutes of the simulation.
In this episode of Black Market Leadership®, Kevin is joined by Don Watkins, champion of liberty, author of multiple books, and formerly Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute. Kevin and Don discuss the incredibly important topic of “worldview,” a philosophical outlook that shapes one’s view of people and ultimately, life. In respect to leadership, worldview influences relationships, risk-tolerance, and decision-making.
Topics include:
- What is a worldview?
- What philosophical components comprise it
- The Progressives’ and fascists’ worldview impact on military strategy
- The renewed interest of Stoicism in the business community
- Short- versus long-range thinking, and rational selfishness
- Humility versus objectivity in modern leadership ethics
- The difference between Ancient Greek versus Medieval Christian ethics
To learn more about Don Watkins, check out his Wikipedia page, his Amazon page, and his website.
In this episode, Kevin reads and analyzes a 1920 letter written by George C. Marshall, a man that Winston Churchill called the "Architect of Allied Victory", and who Orson Welles said was the greatest man he ever met. Even Peter Drucker considered Marshall to be a paragon of executive excellence. In his 1920 letter, a young Colonel Marshall presents a foundation for leadership, and then simply explains four essential qualities. Although the letter refers to wartime leaders, you will easily see the parallels to business leadership. Enjoy!
What do two professionals in the leadership development industry, both military veterans, think about modern leadership development? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion between Kevin Black, Forbes Coach, and Jim Hotaling, MSL, President and Global Head of Leadership Development at N2Growth. Kevin and Jim analyze current trends and discuss the glaring gaps they notice, when compared to their experiences and careers.
Some topics of the discussion include:
- An unhealthy, but expected reception of “leadership development” by executives
- The absence of one of the two pillars of leadership in general curriculum
- When “leadership training” becomes synonymous with fluff and non-objective, feel-good stuff
- The differences between leadership training and education
- The critical, but unspoken nuances of common leadership topics, such as “trust”
- When “leadership development” becomes a vessel for religious or political advocacy
Interested in this topic and want to learn more?
You can connect with Jim at LinkedIn, James Hotaling, MSL | LinkedIn or at Jim Hotaling | Head of Leadership Development & Assessment - N2Growth. Also, you can find Jim at his podcast, The Iron Sharpens Iron Movement with Host Jim Hotaling (n2growth.com).
You can connect with Kevin at Kevin Black | LinkedIn, or signup for a free membership at Black Market Leadership!
In this episode, Kevin speaks with Lida Citroën, an Executive Brand Strategist, TEDx Speaker, Keynote & Trainer, Executive Coach, Author, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and Military Transition Specialist. They discuss the intricacies of branding and reputation management.
Some topics they discuss are:
- What is personal branding?
- The value in branding.
- Branding as “Identity Direction.”
- Branding versus resumes.
- Brands and reputations.
- The Five elements of Personal Branding.
- Should your brand be adjusted for different groups?
- The role of “values” in your brand.
If you are interested in learning more about personal branding, and possibly developing your own, then contact Lida at her website, www.lida360.com. Make sure to check out her newest book, “Control the Narrative: The Executive's Guide to Building, Pivoting and Repairing Your Reputation Paperback,” scheduled for release on May 25, 2021.
In this latest episode, Kevin Black and Jodi McCall discuss the exhausting experience of analyzing the movie, The Founder, as a part of the Black Market Leadership’s leadership courses.
Why did it take four attempts to analyze this great movie about the founding of McDonalds, starring Michael Keaton? There are many reasons why, but the simplest explanation lies in “Keeping It Smart, Stupid” instead of just keeping it simple. The real challenge is in not over-simplifying the analysis on the obvious topics of strategy, motivations, or behaviors. What was the main common denominator connecting them all? Listen and find out!
If you are interested in raising your level of performance as a leader to the next level – and at your own pace – then check out the Black Market Leadership dot com.
In this latest episode, Jodi McCall returns as the guest host to the podcast! With the recent rollout of Black Market Leadership dot com, on February 1st, she interviews Kevin Black about the new website and the community. In this interview, Kevin explains:
- Why modern leadership development is not effective as it should be, which was the catalyst for creating Black Market Leadership.
- The target audience is anyone who has ambition, competitive, who wants to go the next level, quickly.
- Kevin explains the free and paid memberships, and the different benefits to each, such as a holistic leadership education, a Resources section, with custom Courses, and different networking events exclusive to the site.
- Kevin dives deep into his Tailored Coaching Program that utilizes Streaming Services. Both Kevin and Jodi explain their personal experiences with the engaging and fun program, plucking leadership and strategy lessons from different Netflix and Prime movies and series. Kevin explains how this type of experience can accelerate one's learning and maturity levels.
If you are interested in raising your level of performance as a leader to the next level – and at your own pace – then check out the Black Market Leadership dot com.
We are again joined by Jodi McCall, Director of Quality. In this very open dialogue, Kevin Black and Jodi discuss the real of impact of the “Fog of War” in real life. Although a military concept, it is very applicable to business. As the key example, Jodi explains her recent trials with the Fog of War as she searched for employment after being laid off from a two-decade employment from a Fortune 500 company. Kevin asks her about the experience of being let go, and how she successfully pursued new employment, despite being surrounded by uncertainty of the times. Along the way Kevin identifies many elements of the Fog of War during the job search:
- The nature of the Fog of War and what it means
- How different behaviors respond to it
- How to find real meaning in your work, mitigating the effects of the Fog of War
- How exactly to overcome it when seeking new employment!
If you are someone who has been personally affected by the turbulent economy and is searching for a new job, this is an episode that you don’t want to miss!
Listen as Kevin Black, leadership expert and Forbes Coach, and Jodi McCall, 20 year veteran of Corporate America, discuss the value of using streaming services for developing leaders and teams. It’s the type of unconventional resource that enables one to gain a keen awareness of people and team dynamics, along with a nuanced understanding of leaders and strategies under pressure. If you use the right streaming series, with the right tools and facilitation, you can do in weeks what takes traditional development years to accomplish. Listen as Kevin and Jodi discuss the major benefits to using this fun, engaging, and important resource!
If you're interested in learning more, check out Kevin's Forbes article on the subject: Council Post: Leveraging Streaming Services For Leader Development (forbes.com)
Want to use rapidly develop yourself as a leader, manager, entrepreneur or business owner, check out www.blackmarketleadership.com
It's here! Kevin breaks down the awesome Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit, exploring how the heroine, Beth Harmon, has the critical requirements for success. If you want to disrupt or make your mark in the world, then you don't want to miss this exciting episode!
What is required of a person if they are going to challenge the status quo? Kevin discusses why the series is important to leadership development, especially at a philosophical level. He also explains how the series is counter to modern day culture. Kevin dives deep into four themes that are always present in the series: the "Benevolent Universe" concept, as coined by Ayn Rand; the need for "purpose" in one's life; why "individualism" is critical in actualizing purpose; and being "reality-focused" as opposed to emotionalism.
In this exciting episode, Kevin interviews authors Mike Sarraille and George Randle about their new book, The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent. With a foreword written by New York Times best-selling author and retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, the book explores how US Special Operations Forces assess, select, and develop their world-class talent. Join us for an in-depth discussion! Topics include:
- What is a talent mindset?
- Why businesses must change their mindset about talent acquisition.
- The role of character over experience in talent identification.
- What HR must do to become a strategic player using the Talent Mindset.
- The nine essential character attributes in talent identification.
- The need for businesses to use military principles and practices in identifying talent.
- Connecting talent acquisition to organizational branding.
In this episode of Black Market Leadership, Kevin interviews lawyer and legal entrepreneur, Beth Lebowitz, Founder/Attorney of Auxana, a company in Scottsdale, AZ, that is changing how General Counsel is outsourced to companies. How? By killing the billable hour! This model is definitely making waves while attracting a lot of attention!
- They discuss her background, her personality, and the challenges of starting a new, disruptive business.
- Beth provides some insights and tips for those people looking to start something new.
- Kevin discusses some behavioral insights that one must be aware of if running a disruptive venture.
- Kevin and Beth discuss the "Trust Initiative," Auxana's new way of providing companies behavioral profiles of their attorneys to ensure cultural compatibility.
- In the end, Beth and Kevin recall Halloween tricks played on themselves and others!
Who says you must only read leadership books for professional development?! In the spirit of Halloween, Kevin and Michael Lang, US Army combat veteran and author, analyze Stephen King’s groundbreaking book, Salem’s Lot, the story how the forces of good combat a town under siege by forces of darkness. They break down the plot of the story, examine key characters, analyze events, and discuss the different methods of writing and storytelling.
In this third episode, Kevin and Mike dive deep into key scenes and take-aways:
- The finale of the Kitchen scene, where Mark and Father Callahan are confronted by Mr. Barlow.
- Scene analysis: the story of how Eva Miller is turned.
- Mike connects a quote from the Ancient Greek general, Hermocrates of Syracuse, to Mr. Barlow’s actions.
- The contradiction of Occam’s Razor principle in the book.
- The art of story-telling: differences in character versus plot driven books.
- Final thoughts on honing the craft of writing.
Who says you must only read leadership books for professional development?! In the spirit of Halloween, Kevin and Michael Lang, US Army combat veteran and author, analyze Stephen King’s groundbreaking book, Salem’s Lot, the story how the forces of good combat a town under siege by forces of darkness. They break down the plot of the story, examine key characters, analyze events, and discuss the different methods of writing and storytelling.
In this second episode, Kevin and Mike dive deep into five central characters and key scenes:
- Father Callahan, the disillusioned priest who is finally able to exercise his purpose.
- Jimmy Cody, the doctor who must learn to balance science with the supernatural.
- Salem’s Lot, the town seeped in evil and that attracts the worst behaviors.
- Richard Straker, the human henchman who does his master’s bidding.
- Barlow, the Master vampire, who is in direct conflict with the hero protagonists.
- The letter scene, where the protagonists learn their adversary is much smarter than they thought.
- Mark’s escape scene, where King masterfully takes us into life-and-death situation, inch by inch.
- The beginning of the Kitchen scene, where Mark and Father Callahan are confronted by Mr. Barlow.
Who says you must only read leadership books for professional development?! In the spirit of Halloween, Kevin and Michael Lang, US Army combat veteran, author, and process analyst for strategic projects, analyze Stephen King’s groundbreaking Salem’s Lot, the story how the forces of good combat a town under siege by forces of darkness. They break down the plot of the story, examine key characters, analyze events, and discuss the different methods of writing and storytelling.
In this episode, Kevin and Mike discuss the background to the novel and the general plot, and then dive deep into three central characters:
- Ben Mears, the author revisiting Jerusalem’s Lot.
- Mark Petrie, the local, twelve-year old boy who takes the fight to the vampires.
- Matt Burke, the high school teacher who acts like a corporate headquarters to the team.
In this third and final episode of this series, Military History as a Professional Resource, Kevin and Christoph continue their conversation and focus on topics such as "Grand Strategy," comparing the US and Germany during WW2; Operation Barbarossa and the impact of culture on planning and strategy; design companies and their focus; the nature of "competitive advantage" in business and in the military, using the US Navy's turf-war with the new US Air Force in 1947 as a fascinating example. Kevin and Christoph end the conversation with last thoughts on the value of military history for leadership and strategy development.
LINKS/RESOURCES
Website: https://www.kevinblack.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinblack1999/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinblack.co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/blackmarketleadership
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In this second episode using military history as a professional resource, Kevin and Christoph go deeper into their conversation. Topics discussed are focus and differentiation, personally and professionally, and the American Civil War; Michael Porter and the deliberate strategy; the impact of behaviors on leadership; Peter Drucker and George C. Marshall; Tim Tebow and the "combat multiplier"; and finally, Hans Delbruck and emergent strategy. CORRECTION: Kevin mistakenly said Jack Welch was the CEO of GM; he was the CEO of GE.
LINKS/RESOURCES
Website: https://www.kevinblack.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinblack1999/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinblack.co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/blackmarketleadership
Locals: https://blackmarketleadership.locals.com/
In this episode of Black Market Leadership, Kevin opens a very interesting discussion with Christoph Lohr, Director of Education and Strategic Projects, of LiquiTech. Christoph has over 10 years of experience in designing plumbing systems for healthcare, laboratory, hospitality, sports, and university projects. One resource that both he and Kevin use professionally is military history. Kevin and Christoph explain the value of military history in developing as a leader and with your organization's strategy. They also address a potential pitfall that you must consider when using this unconventional resource. Several topics are discussed, such a decentralized command and “auftragstaktik,” scientific management and Taylorism during WW2, “agile” systems and John Boyd, and the management expert Henry Mintzberg and the emergent strategy.
LINKS/RESOURCES
Website: https://www.kevinblack.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinblack1999/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinblack.co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/blackmarketleadership
Locals: https://blackmarketleadership.locals.com/
In this fourth episode of Black Market Leadership, Kevin interviews construction executive, Conor Evans, about a tool he deployed to him manage uncertainty in leading his office. The "Expectations Document" is critical instrument enables you to better guide your organization, no matter how big or small, or homogenous or diverse, to the intended goal despite the uncertainty and its ultimate byproduct, chaos. Conor created one and it's worked out to his advantage. But it's not an easy document to create. Kevin and Conor discuss his document in some detail, along with its origins and how to effectively use it.
LINKS/RESOURCES
Website: https://www.kevinblack.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinblack1999/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinblack.co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/blackmarketleadership
Locals: https://blackmarketleadership.locals.com/
In this third and final installment of "how to develop holistically as a leader," Kevin the third and fourth sub-pillars or core elements: systems management and culture. Systems management represents the actualization of competencies and identity. It is how the person leads the team and controls the elements required for success. For culture, Kevin discusses key elements required to inspire people to ensure the mission is accomplished, despite the "fog of war."
LINKS/RESOURCES
Website: https://www.kevinblack.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinblack1999/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinblack.co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/blackmarketleadership
Locals: https://blackmarketleadership.locals.com/
In this episode, Kevin focuses only the second sub-pillar, or core elements, required in the "holistic" development of leaders: competencies. He explains competencies are general bodies of knowledge and that they represent what a person should know prior to acting. Kevin breaks down competencies into four major areas, then goes into depth explaining how each relate to leader performance.
LINKS/RESOURCES
Website: https://www.kevinblack.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinblack1999/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinblack.co
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In this episode, Kevin explains why leadership development requires looking at the "whole," rather than taking a specialized view only into people. He first identifies the two fundamental pillars of leadership, people and mission. Kevin then breaks down general leader development into four areas, called sub-pillars or core elements. The first area is called, "identity," which Kevin discusses its essential components: behaviors, motivators and adaptability. He elaborates on each affect performance and decision-making.
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In this episode, Kevin Black, Leadership Expert and Forbes Coach, explains the “why” of Black Market Leadership. He dives into the current state of leadership development and identifies some major gaps in it. If you want stand out from the crowd and accelerate your growth, Kevin makes the case for you to listen to Black Market Leadership!
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