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Words from the Wise

by Gary L. Wise

Join Words from the Wise with Gary Wise, a retired Navy Command Master Chief, for authentic leadership insights forged in real-world experience. Through engaging discussions and actionable strategies, Gary empowers you to master emotional intelligence, build resilient teams, and unlock your full potential. Tune in for practical advice on delegation, conflict management, and inspiring others, drawn from his over 28 years of service and ongoing leader mentorship headquartered now in Ocala, Florida.

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1
What Does It Take To Lead When No One Picks You
2:13:06 Mar 28, 2026
2
How A Healthcare Leader Plans To Fix Georgia Schools
1:09:30 Mar 21, 2026
3
From Country Roads to Carrier Decks: A Damage Controlman's Journey of Leadership, Loyalty, and Legacy
2:28:48 Mar 14, 2026
4
How An 18-Year-Old Radioman Grew Into A Command Master Chief
1:56:26 Mar 7, 2026
5
How Service, Faith, And History Shape A Life Of Purpose
2:06:35 Feb 28, 2026
6
Strength, Faith, And A 12,000-Mile Vision
1:23:06 Feb 21, 2026
7
Recognizing Stress Through Navy Color Codes And Real-Life Leadership Lessons
1:09:32 Feb 14, 2026
8
From Cults To Calling: Athena Dean Holtz On Healing, Publishing, And Spiritual Warfare
1:32:33 Feb 7, 2026
9
From SCBAs To Series 7: Yes, That Escalated Quickly
2:09:15 Jan 31, 2026
10
Choose Your Reaction Or It Chooses You
44:15 Jan 24, 2026
11
Do It For You: Leadership, Boundaries, And Finding Your Why
1:30:34 Jan 17, 2026
12
Grit Starts At Home
1:00:20 Jan 10, 2026
13
Building Chiefs, Fixing Messes, Leading With Grit
2:00:57 Jan 3, 2026
14
Year-End Wins, Lessons, Next Steps
1:07:28 Jan 1, 2026
15
How Visualization, Grit, And Faith Changed My Life
50:10 Dec 28, 2025
16
Year-End Pivot: Building A Purpose-Driven Podcast For Students And Veterans
24:33 Dec 27, 2025
17
From Tampa To The Chief’s Mess
2:18:46 Dec 20, 2025
18
Mentorship, Loyalty, And The Making Of A Command Master Chief
2:41:47 Dec 13, 2025
19
Memphis Roots, Navy Grit, Hollywood Drive
2:08:30 Dec 6, 2025
20
Island Strong: A Military Spouse’s Journey
1:10:24 Nov 29, 2025
21
When The Goalposts Move: Choosing Family Over The Uniform
2:20:54 Nov 22, 2025
22
What Happens When “If The Gear’s Up, The Brow’s Down” Becomes A Life Philosophy
2:08:51 Nov 15, 2025
23
How A Bay Area Kid Became The Master Chief Everyone Called For
2:19:50 Nov 8, 2025
24
How Service, Faith, And Family Turned A Dropout Into A Master Chief
49:05 Nov 2, 2025
25
From Small-Town Alabama To Master Chief
2:18:54 Nov 1, 2025
26
Leading Through Fire: Damage Control, Faith, And Family
1:45:21 Oct 25, 2025
27
A Sailor loses his way, finds God, and leads with purpose
2:24:43 Oct 17, 2025
28
Anchors, Aircrew, and Extreme Ownership: Mike Marler’s Journey from Wyoming to Guam
2:08:51 Oct 11, 2025
29
From Small-Town Missouri to Warships and Beyond: A Retired Senior Chief on grit, family, and finding purpose after the Navy
2:51:11 Oct 4, 2025
30
Leadership Lessons from the USS George Washington (CVN-73)
1:12:31 Sep 27, 2025
31
Navigating a Naval Career Through Triumph and Challenge
2:01:35 Sep 21, 2025
32
Bombs to Bees: The Unlikely Path of a Navy EOD Specialist
2:24:46 Sep 13, 2025
33
Your career in the Navy is what you make of it, but leadership is forever.
2:14:13 Sep 3, 2025
34
Jesus' Leadership Parables: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Leaders
1:43:15 Aug 29, 2025
35
Strength Through Struggle: From Coast Guard Rescue to Navy Deep Sea Diver
2:41:11 Aug 20, 2025
36
The Courage to Continue: Leadership's Hardest Challenge
1:25:05 Aug 15, 2025
37
From a Small Town in Puerto Rico to Navy Master Chief
2:09:49 Aug 6, 2025
38
Stop Managing, Start Empowering: The Ownership Mindset
1:35:04 Aug 1, 2025
39
Six Years to Chief: The Fast-Track Sailor Who Never Slowed Down
1:28:20 Jul 28, 2025
40
From Jersey to Japan: One Sailor's Extraordinary Career
2:04:49 Jul 22, 2025
41
The Investigation That Almost Broke Me
1:19:59 Jul 20, 2025
42
Row Baby Row: Military Veterans Tackle Today's Workplace Culture
1:23:34 Jul 17, 2025
43
Fighting From Where You Stand
1:52:58 Jul 7, 2025
44
Earning Trust Through Ownership
1:06:31 Jul 4, 2025
45
What Are You Telling Yourself When No One's Listening?
50:32 Jul 3, 2025
46
The Anchor Holds: Faith, Family and Finding Your Way Home
1:44:57 Jun 28, 2025
47
The Man From Chicago: A Master Chief's Story
1:56:35 Jun 27, 2025
48
Sailors, Mission, Patriotism: A Master Chief's Leadership Journey
1:07:10 Jun 23, 2025
49
From DC2 to Navy Chief: My Journey Up the Ranks
1:08:57 Jun 20, 2025
50
Visualizing Success: My Journey from DC2 to Chief Petty Officer
1:08:26 Jun 15, 2025
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