New Episodes Weekly!

New Episodes Weekly!

Episode 0: Welcome to Call Sign Chief-1

In this welcome trailer, host Shanton L. Russell introduces the purpose of the podcast and what listeners can expect in future episodes.

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Episode 2: Leadership, Mentorship, and Accountability - CMSgt (Ret.) Richard Lien

A powerful conversation with CMSgt (Ret.) Richard Lien on leadership, the importance of mentorship, and why accountability defines lasting influence.

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Episode 4: Instinct, Control, and Trusting Your People

In Episode 4, I revisit a moment from my time as Fire Chief at Minot AFB when my gut told me one thing, but leadership required more.

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Call Sign Chief-1 is a leadership podcast offering perspectives through real conversations, lived experience, and hard-earned lessons. Each episode explores the decisions leaders face when accountability is real and the stakes are high.

Rooted in fire service, military, and public service leadership, Call Sign Chief-1 examines what it means to lead with integrity, follow with purpose, and prepare the next generation to step forward with confidence and pride.

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Episode 1: You’re Leading Long Before You’re in Charge

Episode 1 explores why leadership is a skill long before you’re in charge and what it looks like where trust and accountability matter.

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Episode 3: What Leaders Owe To Their People

A solo conversation on leadership responsibility and what leaders owe their people.

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