Passing The Torch

Send us a text ****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.  **** Chief Master Sergeant David Staton, Retired, is the former Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air Education and Training Command.  His other leadership roles in the military included Command Chief of Second of Air Force, First Sergeant, and Military Training Instructor.  Chief Staton served in the Air Force for nearly 30 years and knows a thing or two about leading. 00:30 Intro 1:40 Trying to be successful as a leader 3:23 Importance of being approachable 4:48 Making of a great mentor 6:00 Everything you say and do has the potential to really help someone with you even knowing 7:45 Funny story about random encounter 9:40 Lt Col Mark Schwalm 10:50 The more responsibility given, the more that is expected from you 12:05 Balancing needs of the organization with needs of the junior ranking 13:00 Do not forget where you came from 16:22 Leading pe