Episodes

  • What's In Rucker's Rucksack? - Episode 4 - Military/Civilian Relationships and Navy Opportunities

    What's In Rucker's Rucksack? - Episode 4 - Military/Civilian Relationships and Navy Opportunities
    Dec 13 2023
    Naval Information Warfare System Command (NAVWAR) Command Master Chief Loren Rucker discusses with different leaders the tools they used to lead their team as part of a series "What's in Rucker's Rucksack". In this episode, Rucker speaks with NAVWAR Deputy Commander, Acquisition and Program Management Craig Madsen about working relationships with military and civilian personnel and opportunities within the Navy.
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    7 mins
  • What's In Rucker's Rucksack? - Episode 3 - Mission in Action and Work/Life Balance

    What's In Rucker's Rucksack? - Episode 3 - Mission in Action and Work/Life Balance
    Nov 13 2023
    Every leader carries different tools, aides, and experiences that shape their path when navigating a career in the Navy and beyond. In this video series, NAVWAR Command Master Chief Loren Rucker meets with various leaders across the enterprise to gather insight on the different skills and tools they use to motivate and guide their teams to success. In episode three, we hear from NAVWAR Chief Engineer Rob Wolborsky about the importance of seeing our systems and capabilities in action to understand fully the trials and tribulations directly from the Sailors we support. With their input, he says, we can attack problems with much more vigor. Also discussed is finding balance with three core pillars of life – family, self, and work.
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    7 mins
  • What's in Rucker's Rucksack? - Episode 2 - Career Paths and Mentoring

    What's in Rucker's Rucksack? - Episode 2 - Career Paths and Mentoring
    Oct 3 2023
    Every leader carries different sets of tools, aides, and experiences that shape their path when it comes to navigating a career in the Navy and beyond. In this series, NAVWAR Command Master Chief Loren Rucker meets with various leaders across the command to hear about the different skills and tools they use to motivate and guide their teams to success. In these short, casual conversations, Rucker helps to “unpack” some insightful tips and tricks for career development that YOU can pack in your rucksack. In the second episode, CMC chats with NAVWAR Director of Contracts Troy Gunter about his career path, mentoring, and the importance of staying closely tied to the organizational mission.
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    6 mins
  • What's in Rucker's Rucksack? - Episode 1 - Leadership Styles and Challenges

    What's in Rucker's Rucksack? - Episode 1 - Leadership Styles and Challenges
    Oct 3 2023
    Every leader carries different sets of tools, aides, and experiences that shape their path when it comes to navigating a career in the Navy and beyond. In this series, NAVWAR Command Master Chief Loren Rucker meets with various leaders across the command to hear about the different skills and tools they use to motivate and guide their teams to success. In these short, casual conversations, Rucker helps to “unpack” some insightful tips and tricks for career development that YOU can pack in your rucksack. In this first episode, CMC catches up with NAVWAR Director of Corporate Strategy David Millner to chat about different leadership styles and common leadership challenges.
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    5 mins