Words from the 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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 73 episodes
Words from the Wise
Latest Episodes
How A Healthcare Leader Plans To Fix Georgia Schools
What does it take to fix a system that keeps letting kids down? We sit down with Dr. Nelva Lee—healthcare executive turned education reformer—to map a practical path from broken metrics to better lives. Her story runs from directing patient adv...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 20
•
1:09:30
From Country Roads to Carrier Decks: A Damage Controlman's Journey of Leadership, Loyalty, and Legacy
A small-town country kid from deep East Texas—near Beaumont and Jasper—joins the Navy in 1986 as an undesignated fireman and steps aboard the legendary USS Midway in Yokosuka, Japan. What follows is a 22+ year career defined not by flash, but b...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 19
•
2:28:48
How An 18-Year-Old Radioman Grew Into A Command Master Chief
What does it really take to grow from an 18-year-old radioman into a Command Master Chief trusted to steady a carrier crew? We sit down with retired Master Chief Shaun Brahmsteadt to map a 35-year journey packed with hard choices, honest mentor...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 18
•
1:56:26
How Service, Faith, And History Shape A Life Of Purpose
History isn’t background noise here; it’s the compass. We open by connecting Cold War alliances to today’s fault lines, then ride along as David Kano—retired Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman—shares how “sailor first” shaped every step: enlisting th...
•
2:06:35
Podcasts we love
Check out these other fine podcasts recommended by us, not an algorithm.
A Bit of Optimism
Simon Sinek