DFN - Don't Forget Nuthin'

Leonard J. Samborowski
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Lessons learned from conversations with Military Veterans.

  1. 3d ago

    Live Life on the Good Foot: Service and Veterans

    BJ Ganem is a USMC Veteran, principal consultant at Ganem Consulting, and the Founder and CEO of Sierra Delta, a nonprofit wellness community rooted in service, connection, and the bond between people and dogs. This podcast speaks to the importance of Empowerment, Purpose, Innovation, and Community.   Along the way we discuss­—An Authentic Self (1:00), Company G, 2nd Bn, 24th Marine Regiment (4:30), Veteran Entitlements (7:00), Dozer and the Low Point (10:00) The Who's and What's (12:30), Don't Want to Be a Painting (15:30), Solve Our Own Problems (19:30), the Origin of Sierra Delta (27:00), Life Buddy, Life Force, Life Blood (33:00), Confronting the Protesters (40:00), and Ganem's Memo (48:15).    Find out more about Ganem's community and the connection between people and dogs @ Sierra Delta Help sponsor a Veteran's scholarship. Grab a copy @ DFN: Don't Forget Nuthin': An Irregular Path to Leadership Looking for the best Pet Food? Go to @ Blue Buffalo Pet Food This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2027. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. DFN is the "Podcast Voice" of the United States Army Ranger Association.

  2. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Enjoy: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Vinh Giang: How to Communicate So People Actually Listen to You from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Communication expert Vinh Giang joins Jay to share practical tools from his first book, Before We Forget How to Connect, to help you become a more confident communicator and build deeper, more meaningful connections. Vinh explains how to become a better listener, avoid common communication mistakes, and speak so people actually pay attention. From sounding confident when you're nervous to speaking up in meetings, navigating difficult conversations, and making a great first impression, Vinh shares simple techniques to help you communicate more effectively and connect with people in every area of your life. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Before We Forget How To Connect 01:52 The High-Low Buffalo Icebreaker 02:45 Sharing Personal Highs 05:15 Sharing Personal Lows 11:40 Sharing Personal Buffalos 13:40 Escaping Small Talk 16:10 Overcoming Self-Judgment 17:58 Sharing Wins Without Sounding Arrogant 19:50 Communication Beyond The Script 20:40 Gen Z's Communication Struggles 23:20 Last Word, Last Letter Game 27:20 The Four Modalities Of Listening 29:50 The Three Follow-Up Questions Rule 35:50 How Do You Make A Great First Impression? 40:10 Reading the Room, Not Formulas 44:10 Finding Your Unique Voice 49:00 Life As A Book: New Chapters 50:40 Building Executive Presence 53:20 Fix Your Resting Blank Face 58:30 Filming Yourself For Self-Awareness 01:02:20 When Your Mind Goes Blank 01:06:10 The Power Of The Pause 01:09:30 How Can You Sound Confident When You’re Nervous? 01:14:40 From Texting Chemistry to Real-Life Connection 01:18:40 How to Communicate Better During Arguments 01:20:20 Learning to Speak Up In Meetings 01:25:45 How to Join a Conversation Without Feeling Awkward 01:28:20 Leaving A Conversation Gracefully 01:31:4 Embracing Vulnerability Episode Resources: Book | https://vinhgiang.com/before-we-forget-how-to-connect Website | https://vinhgiang.com/ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@askvinh Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCPX1ChrP/?mibextid=wwXIfr LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinhgiang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    You Might Enjoy: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

  3. Oct 16

    The Ranger Family: With Intent and Purpose

    A conversation with father-and-son Rangers – Chris and Alex Weiss about service, commitment, and the Ranger tradition. Chris graduated from Ranger School with Class 8-87 and served in the 3rd Ranger Battalion. His son, Alex, is a graduate of Ranger Class 7-26 and now proudly serves with the 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard.  Along the trail we discuss­—Interest in the Military (2:15), '87 Ranger (10:45), '26 Ranger (13:30), Physical Prep (19:00), Living the Ranger Creed (24:06), A Military Family (28:00), The Value of Service (30:15), The Need for Quality Leaders (34:00), Military Training (36:05), Don't Ding the Soldier (40:45), and what Chris and Alex don't want you to forget (42:30).  Learn more about Alexander Weiss @ 2025 RAA Scholarship Award This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the families of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2027. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. DFN is the "podcast voice" of the United States Army Ranger Association. Connect to the USARA network of Veterans and Patriots @ https://ranger.org/ Join Ranger Base DFN by subscribing to this podcast.

  4. Oct 7

    Articulate Your Value: From Veteran to the Private Sector

    Eric Vento is a Business Resilience leader with a passion for Law Enforcement and extensive experience in investigations, security and crisis management. Eric is the principal behind Government to Private, a recruiting and resume service that helps government professionals translate their experience into corporate careers.  Along the trail we discuss­—Law Enforcement, An Absolute Obsession (2:00), Integrity Driven Mindset (6:00), Restarts (8:00), the Private Sector (11:30), "Service" Remains the Same (14:45), Veteran Characteristics (17:15), Getting New Career Help (22:00), Veteran Success Stories (27:00), Unique Perspectives (31:00), Articulate Your Value (37:15), and what Eric doesn't want you to forget (42:15).  Need help in transitioning to your next career? Reach out to Eric @ Governmenttoprivate.com This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2027. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.  DFN is the podcast voice of the United States Army Ranger Association.

  5. Aug 30

    From the Q Course to the Courtroom

    Jim Steiner, served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1988, spending most of his career in Special Operations. His military training included the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne and Ranger Schools and the Special Forces Q course. In Panama he was awarded the Jungle Expert award. During his service, Steiner participated in numerous deployments across Europe, Central America and the Middle East. He was attached to and performed missions with the Danish Jægerkorpset, German Fallschirmjägers, Israeli paras, British SAS, SEAL Team 2, and other special operations units.   After leaving the Army, Jim attended law school and, upon graduation served as a Law Clerk to Chief Justic of the NH Supreme Court. Jim runs the Steiner Law Office, Concord NH. Along the way we discuss – USMA and the Infantry (1:45), A Winter Ranger (5:30), Todos los pedidos en espanol (10:30), Special Operations Units (14:30), Delta Force (17:30), Transition into Law (23:15), Charge 7 and the 81mm Mortar (29:15), and what Jim doesn't want you to Forget (30:00). Need legal help? Contact Jim @ Steiner Law Office, PLLC This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

  6. Jun 18

    From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom

    Andy Moye is a U.S. Navy Veteran, CEO of Glide Path Health, and a best-selling author. In this episode, Andy expands on the military lessons learned of the Moye family as documented in his recently published book, From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom.    Along the way we discuss – 250 Years of Service (1:10), Purpose over Vision (5:00), Adaptive Intelligence (5:45), Empowering Teams (6:30), Purpose through Catastrophe (7:45), Lessons from the P3 Orion (10:30), Red Noses in Norway (25:00), When the Captain Falls (28:00), Power of Quiet Leadership (30:30), and Glide Path Health (33:30).  Grab a copy of Andy Moye's book @ From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom Schedule Andy to speak to your company @ Andy Moye, PhD This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

  7. May 25

    Find a Way or Make One: Gunnery Sergeant Boyd Brown III

    USMC Gunnery Sergeant (Retired) Boyd Brown shares his experiences and thoughts about service to our great Nation. This episode is dedicated to the valor and honor of the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve unit based in Brook Park, Ohio. During their 2005 deployment to Al Anbar Province, Iraq, the "Cold Steel Warriors" of the 3/25 suffered 48 fatalities, one of the highest casualty rates of any reserve unit during the War on Terror. Semper Fi.  This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

  8. Mar 22

    Save the Last Bullet: Memoir of a Boy Soldier in Hitler's Army

    Heidi Langbein-Allen discusses the harrowing survival of her father, Wilhelm Langbein. Forced into the Nazi army in 1943 at the age of 13, Wilhelm's story is one of indoctrination, survival on the Russian front, and the lifelong struggle with PTSD. Heidi reflects on growing up in the shadow of his silence and how this legacy shaped her own life as a Navy spouse. Key Discussion Points ·       The Indoctrination of a Generation: o   Wilhelm grew up in Witten, Germany, during the Nazi rise to power. o   By 1935, schoolbooks were rewritten to replace "God and family" with "obedience to the Fuhrer". o   At age 10, enrollment in the Hitler Youth became mandatory, transforming "boy scout" activities into paramilitary training. ·       The KLV Program and Forced Conscription: o   In 1943, Wilhelm was moved to the countryside under the Kinderlandverschickung (KLV) program, which purposed to protect children from bombings but was largely used for indoctrination. o   The SS eventually arrived at his school to select the "biggest boys" for service; Wilhelm was chosen at age 14. o   Wilhelm and his peers chose the regular army over the SS because they found the SS "creepy". ·       The Trauma of the Front Lines: o   The Execution: Wilhelm witnessed the execution of a schoolmate by an SS firing squad for the "crime" of stealing food. o   "Save the Last Bullet": Soldiers were instructed to keep their final bullet for themselves to avoid being captured and tortured by Russian forces. o   The Bayonet Incident: During the Battle of Vienna, Wilhelm faced a Russian soldier—a boy his own age. He deflected a bayonet into his own leg and used his "last bullet" to kill the other boy. ·       The Long Shadow of PTSD: o   After the war, Wilhelm suffered from night terrors and was "emotionally unavailable," burying himself in his work. o   He eventually became a high-level lawyer for NATO and the German Department of Defense, yet he spent his retirement fascinated by the very war documentaries that brought him fears. o   Heidi discusses her role as the "fixer" and the unsaid weight of the past. Heidi's DFN - Don't forget your humanity. We're all the same. We all have the same wants, emotions, loves, and needs." — Heidi Langbein-Allen ·  Book: Save the Last Bullet: Memoir of a Boy Soldier in Hitler's Army ·  Guest Website: heidilangbeinauthor.com This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders.

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Lessons learned from conversations with Military Veterans.

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  • Creator
    Leonard J. Samborowski
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025
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    DFN - Don't Forget Nuthin'