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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 • 67 episodes
Words from the Wise
Latest Episodes
From Cults To Calling: Athena Dean Holtz On Healing, Publishing, And Spiritual Warfare
A wound left untended doesn’t just hurt—it starts to steer. That idea threads through a gripping conversation with author, speaker, and publisher Athena Dean Holtz, whose journey spans Scientology, pioneering PTSD advocacy, a booming publishing...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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From SCBAs To Series 7: Yes, That Escalated Quickly
A kid from Staten Island walks three miles to a Navy recruiter after a jobsite blowup and ends up a warrant officer, a chief engineer, and finally a financial advisor. That’s not luck—it’s discipline, mentorship, and a lot of deckplate reps. Ga...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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2:09:15
Choose Your Reaction Or It Chooses You
When emotions run hot, one choice can change everything. Gary Wise lays out a clear, battle-tested way to slow the moment, tell the truth about what you feel, and make a response you won’t regret tomorrow. Drawing on decades of Navy leadership,...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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44:15
Do It For You: Leadership, Boundaries, And Finding Your Why
The best leaders don’t start with perfect test scores or spotless plans—they start with a clear why. Gary sits down with Chelsea James, a first-generation student at Florida State, to unpack how a COVID-era freshman became a campus leader ancho...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:30:34
Grit Starts At Home
The difference between a fragile follower and a future leader often comes down to one habit: perseverance built on safe, real-world reps. We dig into how parents, mentors, and teens can trade helicopter control for a clear framework that create...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:00:20
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