We are joined by “The People SUPPO,” LCDR James Ball. Damo opens up by admitting a mistake he made in our previous episode. Are sneakers the key to leadership? Damo vents a bit about frustrations stemming from recent events and why he doesn’t talk about politics. Politics vs. Humanity becomes a topic of the conversation. Damo shares his thoughts about Elon Musk. Congratulations to NSA Annapolis for winning the Regional Installation Excellence award for Naval District Washington for the second year in a row! Rest in peace to ENAVFIT; it’s been a short and horrible run. Is Wi-Fi beneficial for morale on deployments? President Trump promised to bring back troops removed due to Covid, but will they want to return? LCDR Ball talks about why he joined and his early years as an enlisted Sailor in the Navy. He speaks about the three people that he wanted to show that he can be successful. James compares Carrier life to Cruiser life and reflects on his favorite command. He details his fitness journey from beginning to work out to competing in and winning multiple bodybuilding competitions. He talks about diet during and meals after competitions. JB outlines his retirement plans. Damo reflects on his past weight loss journey. Damo asked LCDR Ball about his leadership philosophy, as he shares his own. LCDR details his worst experience as a leader. James gives his “Do Better.” Follow ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube for more great content.
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Links and more from the episode:
Telework - https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/return-to-in-person-work/
Regional Installation Excellence - https://ndw.cnic.navy.mil/News/News-Detail/Article/4040183/nsa-annapolis-wins-2024-ndw-installation-excellence-award-moves-to-navy-wide-co/
NAVFIT Modernization - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2025/NAV25012.txt?ver=w5vO8IUh_Bmw9R2mpWoTmg%3d%3d
Troops Released due to Covid Offered to Return - https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/01/20/trump-promises-to-bring-back-troops-booted-for-refusing-covid-vaccine/
Book of the Week:
Damo - Good Energy (Casey Means, MD/ Calley Means) https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergy
LCDR Ball - The Motive (Patrick Lencioni) https://www.tablegroup.com/produc
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