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Shots from the Winchester
Join The Shots from the Winchester podcast brought to you by the team at Greencastle Consulting, a 100% veteran staffed company, as we talk to guests who, like ourselves, are getting sh*t done. From veterans to industry leaders and all around interesting people, listen to stories that will inspire you to get out there and FITFO.
Episodes
185 episodes
Navigating Leadership in a Multi-Generational Workforce
Leadership in today's workplace involves managing a diverse, multi-generational workforce. Each generation, from baby boomers to Gen Z, brings unique strengths and challenges. Mentorship plays a crucial role in bridging gaps, allowing older gen...
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Unlocking Emotional Intelligence and Resilience in Leadership
Explore leadership through the lens of emotional intelligence and resilience. Personal experiences highlight the management of emotions and the significance of perspective. Techniques from 'Mind Hacking Happiness' aid in addressing anger and an...
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The Power of Vulnerability: Fort Freedom
Jerry Haffey Jr. shares his military experiences and insights on leadership, time management, and PTSD. He emphasizes the importance of understanding mental health, particularly for veterans, and the need for collaboration with the VA to improv...
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Top 11 Culinary Delights in Philadelphia
The podcast dives into leadership topics while celebrating Philadelphia's vibrant food scene. It discusses favorite dishes, including the Irish potato dessert and the debate over pork roll versus Taylor Ham. The hosts share personal pizza exper...
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31:55
Building Relationships Vs. Burning Bridges
Explore the essential leadership skills needed for effective networking at utility conferences. The discussion highlights the journey from introversion to extroversion, emphasizing the importance of managing client relationships and committing ...
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36:47
Maintaining Integrity: Pros and Cons
Leadership and management requires integrity, which is essential for building trust and maintaining team relationships. In this episode of Shots from the Winchester we highlight integrity's role in fostering a positive work culture through tran...
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The Life of a Consultant. Stigmas and Stereotypes Dispelled.
Amanda and Kate from Greencastle Consulting explore leadership in consulting, focusing on the importance of industry knowledge and addressing stigmas. They discuss managing knowledge gaps and the challenges of work-life balance, especially for ...
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How Leaders Actually Take Time Off
In today’s episode, we’ll dive deep into the challenges of taking time off—from navigating traditional PTO to embracing paternity and maternity leave while juggling life’s demands. We’ll also explore military leave culture to see how structured...
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Exploring Thorncroft Equestrian Center End of year Throwback
Thorncroft Equestrian supports individuals with disabilities through horse therapy, emphasizing the mental health benefits of horse interactions. The program, rooted in inclusive practices since 1969, uses groundwork techniques for effective co...
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Happy Holidays from Our Team to You!
We're out of the office enjoying some time off but wanted to wish you a happy holidays! Tune in next week for New Year resolutions and the best of our Brand Survey!
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Secret Santa Comes to Greencastle
Tis the season! We start with our team's Secret Santa and then breakdown some best practices for managing work/life balances around the holidays.
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38:46
Exploring Mainline Armory End of year Throwback
The podcast covers leadership topics and highlights Vet Fest, an event supporting veteran businesses. It features Mainline Armory, a unique gun range with a Revolutionary War design and a tribute to fallen soldiers. The owners connect with Gold...
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37:41
Thanksgiving Reflections from the Greencastle Team
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we take a moment to share what we're truly grateful for this year. One of our hosts drops a delightful surprise—you guessed it, a baby is on the way! 🤰🎉Whether you're a leadership enthusiast, a soon...
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Who Will Be Crowned the Business Jargon Champion?
Join us for a hilariously insightful episode where our hosts go head-to-head in a spirited contest to determine who can unleash the most over-the-top business jargon! From classics like "synergy" and "leverage" to the most obscure buzzwords you...
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Workplace Culture. Being 1% better every day
Is your company's true potential lying just beneath the surface? 🔍 Dive into our compelling conversation where we uncover how a simple HR survey could be the key to unlocking your organization's hidden strengths—and exposing its weaknesses. Dis...
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31:47
Leadership, Communication and Building Bridges.
Robert J. DeSousa shares insights on leadership gained from his 28 years in the National Guard. He discusses his motivation for joining the military at 33 and the personal growth he experienced. Robert also highlights the importance of brotherh...
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44:51
Exploring Legacy, and Technology in Today's Culture
Today we have a very down to earth conversation with Matt Blank of Chronemic Consulting, one of our Vetfest sponsors and a friend to Greencastle and his Father Jack Blank a Navy Veteran and photographer. Matt and I have a lot of history. I’ve k...
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45:51
The future of AI content creation and takeaways from HubSpot Inbound!
Leadership topics are explored through networking and insights from the HubSpot Inbound marketing conference in Boston. The Greencastle Marketing team share their positive experiences and highlight the event's energy and attention to detail. Th...
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Service, Strategy, and Teamwork: Insights from Firstrust Bank
Firstrust the official bank of the Philadelphia Eagles and Greencastle Consulting and they are on our show today. Jason Showmaker shares his journey as a Navy Reservist and the support he received from Firstrust Bank during his deployment. He d...
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Why is it important to adopt AI into your business!
Artificial intelligence is reshaping everything across the board, making it crucial for companies to adopt AI strategies to stay competitive. For the Utilities Industry AI enhances grid maintenance and customer service through early fault detec...
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Homeschooling Eight Kids: A Journey in Leadership and Life
Ever wondered what it's like to homeschool eight energetic kids while juggling life’s curveballs? We've got stories that'll make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even consider the benefits of homeschooling! Dive into a whirlwind of leadership insi...
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The 4 Day Work Week and F**K you Money. What does it all mean?
In this episode of Shots from the Winchester, Al Green and John Lombardi introduce, Kara Redmond, CEO and founder of Backroom, a people-first marketing agency. Kara discusses the importance of a long-term mindset in brand strategy and building ...
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54:29
Shot on the Go: Cigar Education with Bungalow 717 Cigars!
Discover the world of veteran-owned businesses and the upcoming Vet Fest event organized by Greencastle Consulting. Today we highlight Bungalow 717 Cigars, a mobile cigar lounge owned by a service member. Learn about the lounge's features, the ...
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