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Ep. 20 - Mud Hut to Driven w/Thlaythla “Thunder” Meak

The Llama LoungeJun 25, 2020

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LL Ep. 162 - Road to Redemption w/Briand "Shef" Sheffield
Nov 15, 202256:25
LL Ep. 161 - Knowing and Understanding w/Kenny "KJ" Jones

LL Ep. 161 - Knowing and Understanding w/Kenny "KJ" Jones

In this episode, Joe welcomes his brother Kenny “KJ” Jones to the Lounge. KJ is a poet, podcast host and an Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader. During their discussion, they dove into the KJ’s rocky start in the Air Force, talked about remorse bias, the importance of knowing and understanding the people around you, and so much more.

Follow KJ here:

Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5ckkptra

Podcast: Organized Khaos – Conversations w/KJ - https://tinyurl.com/bddu25ny

Check out our show sponsor:

This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/

Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.

Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”

Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!

LLAMA LINKS | https://linktr.ee/llamaleadership

Nov 08, 202201:09:35
LL Ep. 160 - All it Takes is Heart w/Chris Romulo

LL Ep. 160 - All it Takes is Heart w/Chris Romulo

In this episode, Joe welcomes the great Chris “Mr. Classic” Romulo to the Lounge. Chris is a retired Muay Thai Champion, coach, entrepreneur, podcast host, published author, and sought-after speaker. During their discussion, they talked about what it takes to have a champion’s mindset, the roll of ego the human experience, and much, much more.

Chris’ Book Recommendation:

The Warrior Within – John Little: https://tinyurl.com/yckvfczd

Check out Chris’ book here:

Champions Uprising - https://tinyurl.com/2p8dzm4x

Follow Chris here:

Email: Chris@Chrisromulo.com

Podcast: Champ Up Chat - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champ-up-chat/id1492958823

Website: https://www.chrisromulo.com/

Check out our show sponsor:

This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/

Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.

Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”

Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!

LLAMA LINKS | https://linktr.ee/llamaleadership

Nov 01, 202250:58
LL Ep. 159 - Being Present For Yourself w/Jason France
Oct 25, 202201:04:39
LL Ep. 158 - Feedback Loops w/Amanda Ono
Oct 18, 202201:14:44
LL Ep. 157 - The Warrior Within w/D.J. Vanas

LL Ep. 157 - The Warrior Within w/D.J. Vanas

In this episode, Joe welcomes the amazing D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas to the Lounge. D.J. is an Air Force Veteran, internationally acclaimed speaker, and bestselling author. During their discussion, D.J. shared his perspectives on the warrior spirit and they dove into key concepts he presents in his latest book, The Warrior Within.
Find D.J.’s books here:
nativediscovery.com/shop/
Follow D.J. here:
Website: www.nativediscovery.com
Check out our show sponsor:
This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! www.blazingstarbbq.com/
Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.
Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”
Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!
LLAMA LINKS | linktr.ee/llamaleadership
Oct 11, 202250:32
LL Ep. 156 - Bathsheba Syndrome w/Dr. Clint Longenecker
Oct 04, 202253:29
LL Ep. 155 - Some Breadth of Experience
Sep 27, 202201:08:52
LL Ep. 154 - The World Through Adult Eyes w/Tripp Bodenheimer
Sep 20, 202201:05:06
LL Ep. 153 - Fortunate Disasters w/Jason Earle

LL Ep. 153 - Fortunate Disasters w/Jason Earle

In this episode, Joe welcomes the great Jason Earle to the Lounge. Jason is an entrepreneur, an expert on air quality, and is the founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-MOLD and MycoLab USA. He has been featured on Good Morning America, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, The Dr. Oz Show, Entrepreneur, Wired, and much, much more. During their discussion, Jason shared his amazing story of resilience and explains the importance of microbials, microbiomes, and their links to our overall health.

Jason’s Book Recommendation:

I Contain Multitudes – Ed Yong: https://tinyurl.com/5n9yh9a5

An Immense world – Ed Yong: https://tinyurl.com/n4uf65jd

Follow Jason here:

Website: www.gotmold.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gotmold

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaearle/

Jason is offering our listeners a discount on the Got Mold? Test kit by visiting the link and entering the discount code below:

The link is https://www.gotmold.com/llamaleadership/

The discount code for your followers is llama10

Check out our show sponsor:

This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/

Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.

Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”

Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!

LLAMA LINKS | https://linktr.ee/llamaleadership

Sep 13, 202257:58
LL Ep. 152 - Actionable Intel w/Yuji Moore
Sep 06, 202255:01
LL Ep. 151 - Taking Ownership w/Caleb Vaden

LL Ep. 151 - Taking Ownership w/Caleb Vaden

In this episode, Joe welcomes his great friend, Caleb Vaden, back to the Lounge. Caleb is an Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader currently assigned to the Air Force’s International Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. During their discussion, they talked about feedback, personal accountability, their evolutions of thought as leaders, and professionalism.

Joe’s article: Not Everyone Deserves Feedback - https://www.limacharlienetwork.com/blog/not-everyone-deserves-feedback

Caleb’s Book Recommendation:

Crucial Conversations – Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Emily Gregory: https://tinyurl.com/2avuc642

Check out Real Talk with Caleb here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lMRjJOfOApyQPpGhfYqrj

Check out our show sponsor:

This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/

Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.

Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”

Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!


LLAMA LINKS | https://linktr.ee/llamaleadership

Aug 30, 202201:07:33
LL. Ep. 150 - Universal Principles of Success w/Johnny Martinez

LL. Ep. 150 - Universal Principles of Success w/Johnny Martinez

In this episode, Frank interviews Johnny Martinez, a 24-year Air Force veteran, now Small Business Owner and Real Estate Agent with Top Flight Realty. Johnny and Frank discuss Johnny’s guiding principles that he employed to start his own business (Party People Photobooth) and to get into the real estate game. Johnny discusses how he used the tools he learned in the Air Force to overcome self-limiting perceptions and built a successful network to help service members find their homes.

Johnny’s Book Recommendations:

Can’t Hurt Me – David Goggins: https://tinyurl.com/2p86sk89

Follow Johnny Martinez here:

Website: http://www.topflightrealtygroup.com/

Podcast: New Braunfels Nightlife | https://www.facebook.com/groups/306135424207315

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnny.martinez.104855

E-Mail: jmartrealtor1@gmail.com

Check out our show sponsors:

Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/

Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.

Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”

Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!

LLAMA LINKS: https://linktr.ee/llamaleadership

Aug 22, 202233:06
LL Ep. 149 - Lessons in Leadership w/Ramon Hopkins
Aug 16, 202201:05:16
LL Ep. 148 - Holistic Health w/Dr. Tenesha Wards
Aug 09, 202201:01:57
LL Ep. 147 - Can't Cheat the Grind

LL Ep. 147 - Can't Cheat the Grind

In this episode, Jose and Joe discuss the timeless principles in the book Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great by Joshua Medcalf.

Find the book here:

Chop Wood Carry Water – Joshua Medcalf: https://tinyurl.com/ym8ad2s6

Check out our show sponsor:

This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/

Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.

Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”

Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!

Check out The Lima Charlie Network at www.limacharliernetwork.com

LLAMA LINKS | https://linktr.ee/llamaleadership

Aug 02, 202201:12:08
Llama Replays | Ep. 39 - In the Arena
Jul 26, 202201:13:34
Llama Replays | Ep. 55 - Mental Toughness
Jul 19, 202249:32
Llama Replays | Ep. 59 - Body - Craft - Mind
Jul 12, 202256:09
Llama Replays | Ep. 62 - Lids and Contracts
Jul 05, 202201:15:27
Llama Replays | Ep. 64 - The Human Experience
Jun 28, 202201:09:36
Llama Replays | Ep. 67 - Heirpower!
Jun 21, 202201:04:05
Llama Replays | Ep. 70 - Four Dimensions
Jun 14, 202247:18
LLT #20 | Be a Professional
Jun 13, 202202:18
LLT #20 | Triumph & Disaster
Jun 08, 202202:12
Llama Replays | Ep. 75 - The People Formula
Jun 07, 202201:02:18
Llama Replays | Ep. 81 - Fail Fiercely, Run Free
May 31, 202201:02:13
LLT #19 | Inspire, Don't Impress
May 30, 202202:05
Llama Replays | Ep. 1 - Flattening the Curve on Toxic Leadership
May 24, 202244:26
LLT #18 | Confident Humility
May 23, 202202:56
Llama Shorts | Ep. 146 - Bumper Sticker Leadership
Apr 28, 202226:24
LL Ep. 146 - Bumper Sticker Leadership w/Tripp Bodenheimer
Apr 26, 202201:27:41
LLT #17 | Start Today
Apr 25, 202201:37
Llama Shorts | Ep. 145 - The Important Stuff
Apr 21, 202219:44
Ep. 145 - The Important Stuff
Apr 19, 202255:39
LLT #16 | Easier Said than Done
Apr 18, 202202:28
Llama Shorts | Ep. 144 - Discipline + Passion
Apr 14, 202221:16
LL Ep. 144 - Discipline + Passion w/Sean Lake

LL Ep. 144 - Discipline + Passion w/Sean Lake

In this episode, Joe welcomes Sean Lake to the Lounge.  Sean is a former professional snowboarder who went on to join Burton Snowboards, work as Shaun White’s Team Manager, and land a spot as the Director of Sports Marketing for DC Shoes. He is now the Co-Founder of BUBS naturals, a line of collagen peptides and other all-natural supplements. During their discussion, they chatted about alt-sports culture and dove into the aspects of overall health.


Sean’s Book Recommendations:

Driven – Dr. Douglas Brackmann: https://tinyurl.com/8n3u4873

Mastery – Robert Greene: https://tinyurl.com/3a9ezf72

Follow Sean here:

Website: www.bubsnaturals.com

E-Mail: Sean@Bubsnaturals.com


Check out our show sponsor:

This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/

Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.

Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”

Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!

This episode is also brought to you by Battleground Fitness. Brandon and Dani Lirio are providing tailored fitness programs to people in different seasons in their lives via their online fitness platform. Check them out at https://www.bgfitonline.com/


LLAMA LINKS

https://linktr.ee/llamaleadership

Apr 12, 202201:00:20
LLT #15 | Discerning Criticism
Apr 11, 202202:56
Llama Shorts | Ep. 143 - Inputs Vs Outcomes
Apr 07, 202220:52
LL Ep. 143 - Inputs Vs Outcomes w/Bill Eckstrom

LL Ep. 143 - Inputs Vs Outcomes w/Bill Eckstrom

In this episode, Joe welcomes Bill Eckstrom to the Lounge. Bill is the founder and CEO of EcSell Institute, the world’s first and only organization to measure and quantify leadership effectiveness. He is considered one of the world’s top authorities in metric-based performance coaching and growth and is the author of the book The Coaching Effect. During their discussion, that talked about measuring effectiveness, coaching impact on teams, and much, much more.

Find Bill’s book, The Coaching Effect here: https://tinyurl.com/43tawsdc

Bill’s Book Recommendations:

Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl: https://amzn.to/3guyOH5

Follow Bill here:

Website: www.ecsellinstitute.com and www.billeckstrom.com

E-Mail: ceckstrom@ecsellinstitute.com

Check out our show sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/

Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.

Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”

Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!

This episode is also brought to you by Battleground Fitness. Brandon and Dani Lirio are providing tailored fitness programs to people in different seasons in their lives via their online fitness platform. Check them out at https://www.bgfitonline.com/

Apr 05, 202248:08
LLT #14 | The Obstacle is the Way
Apr 04, 202202:56
Llama Shorts | Ep. 142 - Bridging Skills
Mar 31, 202214:14
LL Ep. 142 - Bridging Skills w/Geoff Weber

LL Ep. 142 - Bridging Skills w/Geoff Weber

In this episode, Joe welcomes Geoff Weber to the Lounge.  Geoff is a United States Navy Commander, trusted leader, combat veteran, veteran advocate, an endurance athlete, and is the CEO of Heirloom Cloud Corporation.  During their chat, Geoff provided some leadership insights from his Naval career, they talked about endurance sports, and they dove into how the DoD SkillBridge program.


Geoff’s Book Recommendations:

Distributed Teams – John O’Duinn: https://tinyurl.com/ywzrp4a6


Follow Geoff here:

Website: Heirloom® | Digitize Photos, Videos & More

LinkedIn:Geoff Weber- Christian Entrepreneur | LinkedIn


Check out our show sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/

Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.

Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”

Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!

This episode is also brought to you by Battleground Fitness.  Brandon and Dani Lirio are providing tailored fitness programs to people in different seasons in their via their online fitness platform.  Check them out at https://www.bgfitonline.com/


LLAMA LINKS:https://linktr.ee/llamaleadership

Mar 29, 202201:03:20
LLT #13 | Struggle = Progress
Mar 28, 202202:36
Llama Shorts | Ep. 141 - Shepherding Through Change
Mar 24, 202221:36
LL Ep. 141 - Shepherding Through Change w/Dr. Roger Parrott

LL Ep. 141 - Shepherding Through Change w/Dr. Roger Parrott

In this episode, Joe welcomes the great Dr. Roger Parrott to the Lounge.  Dr. Parrott is the president of Belhaven University and was named one of the 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2021 by Education Magazine.  He is also one of the longest serving college presidents in America, the author of the book Opportunity Leadership, and is just a fountain of knowledge as all of you are about to discover.


Roger’s Book:

Opportunity Leadership – Dr. Roger Parrott: https://tinyurl.com/2p9auvpa

Roger’s Book Recommendations:

Good to Great – Jim Collins: https://tinyurl.com/56fwyasn

Learn more about Roger here:

Website: https://www.belhaven.edu/belhaven/president.htm


Check out our show sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation. Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!” Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!

This episode is also brought to you by Battleground Fitness.  Brandon and Dani Lirio are providing tailored fitness programs to people in different seasons in their via their online fitness platform.  Check them out at https://www.bgfitonline.com/


LLAMA LINKS:https://linktr.ee/llamaleadership

Mar 22, 202256:15
LLT #12 | V.C.R.
Mar 21, 202202:28
Llama Shorts | Ep. 140 - Lose the Competency War
Mar 17, 202221:51
LL Ep. 140 - Lose the Competency War w/Scott Drake

LL Ep. 140 - Lose the Competency War w/Scott Drake

In this episode, Joe welcomes the great Scott Drake to the Lounge. Scott is a sought-after consultant and trainer and the Founder and Executive Director at JumpCoach, a social enterprise on a mission to make the best-in-class leadership training available to everyone who needs it. During their chat, they discussed leadership topics such as building trust, employee engagement, and feedback.

Scott’s Article Recommendation:

Seven Transformations of Leadership – David Rooke and William R. Torbert: https://tinyurl.com/3cd9x9a3

Scott’s Book Recommendation:

Multipliers – Liz Wiseman: https://tinyurl.com/5am6esny

Follow Scott here:

Website: https://www.jumpcoach.com/

Check out The Lima Charlie Network: www.Limacharlienetwork.com

Check out our show sponsor:

This episode is brought to you by Blazing Star BBQ! https://www.blazingstarbbq.com/

Blazing Star BBQ is a veteran owned and operated by Mike Starr, who served more than 20 years to our nation.

Mike is devoted to “Bringing unique flavors from his world travels to your backyard!”

Check out his delicious rubs and sauces. You won’t be disappointed!

LLAMA LINKS: https://linktr.ee/llamaleadership

Mar 15, 202248:20