Words from the Wise Podcast
Join Words From The Wise with Gary Wise, retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief and founder of Wise Leadership Solutions, for relentlessly authentic deckplate leadership insights forged in real-world experience.
From advising Commanding Officers and leading Sailors worldwide in high-pressure environments to his current daily mentorship of 180+ high school NJROTC cadets at Vanguard High School, Gary delivers no-fluff conversations and actionable strategies that help you:
- Cultivate persevering teams
- Create inspirational intensity
- Take full ownership of your growth
- Generate unstoppable momentum in your leadership and daily life
Whether you’re a young person determined to build real leadership skills, a parent who wants your teen to develop unbreakable discipline, a struggling leader searching for a breakthrough, an aspiring leader ready to step up, a seasoned leader who refuses to plateau, or a veteran transitioning into civilian leadership — this is your place.
Tune in for practical, battle-tested lessons on discipline, perseverance, ownership, and earning your opportunities every single day — drawn from over 28 years on the deckplates and now applied daily in the classroom, headquartered in Ocala, Florida.
Words from the Wise Podcast
Latest Episodes
What If The Most Hated Man Was Necessary
Judas is one of the most recognized names in history, yet most of us never stop to ask a simple question: if the crucifixion is essential to Christianity, was Judas Iscariot destined to betray Jesus, and if so, what does that mean for free will...
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How A Navy Veteran Turned Setbacks Into Community Solutions In Ocala
Ocala is growing fast, and the veteran community is changing with it. That sounds like opportunity, until you realize how many veterans still fall through the cracks between “here’s a number to call” and actual help that shows up. We sit down w...
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How Leaders Build Trust With Authentic Stories In The Age Of AI
Trust is getting harder to hold onto, and it’s not just because people disagree. In 2026, AI-generated content, deepfakes, and polished “thought leadership” have made a lot of listeners wonder: is any of this real, and who is actually behind th...
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What If Your Grief Could Build Something Good
A Hollywood career can look like the dream while quietly draining the life out of you. We sit down with Preston Zeller, an award-winning filmmaker and growth leader, to talk about the moment he realized the “successful” path wasn’t making him w...
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Hey shipmate, love the show !! my name's MASR Pafitis Charles, I was wondering where you guys are located in Ocala, I moved there 2 years ago, on the sw side in the Liberty triangle, I love podcast and wish I new sooner about the wonderful work y'all are putting out if I ever take leave and come home, I would like to come by and meet y'all if it's ok
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