Hello, LTC Mike Erwin here, founder of Team RWB. I'll be by on Tuesday, 9/19 at 3:00pm for a Live Q&A. What questions do you have for me?

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RallyPoint is honored to host LTC Mike Erwin, founder of Team RWB, for a live Q&A at 3:00pm EST on 9/19/2017. Mike founded Team RWB in 2010 while still serving in the Army, and still serves on its board of directors. After graduating from West Point in 2002 he served on Active Duty for 13 years. Erwin's military career includes three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He still serves today in the US Army Reserve.

Since Team RWB, LTC Erwin has shifted focus to The Positivity project (https://posproject.org/) which helps empower students to build strong relationships. He’s joining us today to discuss his mission with The Positivity Project, his military experience, his book “Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude”, and more.

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2017 3:16 PM

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Good to have you on here Sir , Where in Afghanistan were you stationed ? What exactly is TEAM RWB ?

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Sep 15 at 2017 3:27 PM

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LTC Private RallyPoint Member: Lieutenant Colonel: IT IS A GREAT HONOR TO HAVE YOU HERE WITH US ON RALLY POINT!
No questions, Sir; just nice to have you with us!
-With My Very Best Regards to You, Sir-
Margaret C. Higgins U.S. Army Retired

Response by MAJ Bill Rausch made Sep 15 at 2017 3:48 PM

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What was the single biggest key to RWBs success?

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Sep 15 at 2017 4:08 PM

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LTC Private RallyPoint Member Glad to see you here on RallyPoint Mike and look forward to your Q&A Session.

Mike I'd like to know what inspired you to focus on The Positivity Project? Is that a Non-Profit Organization or For Profit?

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Sep 15 at 2017 4:21 PM

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RP MEMBERS AND CONNECTIONS - PLEASE JOIN IN ON THE RALLYPOINT LIVE Q&A with LTC Private RallyPoint Member AT 3:00 PM EST ON 19 SEPTEMBER 2017.

WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ASK LTC ERWIN THE REALLY GOOD QUESTIONS ABIUT HIS NEW FOCUS THE POSITIVITY PROJECT. LTC MIKE ERWIN FOUNDED TEAM RWB IN 2010 WHILE SERVING IN THE ARMY, AND STILL SERVES ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AFTER GRADUATING FROM WEST POINT IN 2002 HE SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR 13 YEARS. LTC ERWIN'S MILITARY CAREER INCLUDES THREE DEPLOYMENTS OT IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. HE STILL SERVES TODAY IN THE US ARMY RESERVE.

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Hello, LTC Mike Erwin here, founder of Team RWB. I'll be by on Tuesday, 9/19 at 3:00pm for a Live...

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Sep 15 at 2017 4:45 PM

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Hi Sir,
RWB has a great presence in the Boston area with local chapters in Boston, Lowell and Manchester, NH.
What strategies have you used to successfully move members from learning about RWB to participating in events? What has failed in the past? Also, how does this information sharing happen between chapters and the central organization?

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 15 at 2017 4:58 PM

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To be brutally honest I had never heard of Team RWB until my friend COL Mikel J. Burroughs mentioned me to draw me to this interactive discussion. I did some research and learned that Team RWB stands for Team Red, White and Blue.
Like most military-related organizations there is a mission statement for Team RWB:
"Enrichment is defined as creating quality relationships and experiences that contribute to life satisfaction and overall wellbeing. The concept of enrichment consists of three core components—health, people, and purpose—that define a rich life.
Enrichment Equation: Enrichment = Health + People + Purpose
a. People: Creating authentic connections (defined as genuine, quality, supportive relationships that generate mutual trust and accountability), reflected in an increased number of close relationships and improvements in teammates’ sense of belonging, purpose, and community engagement.
b. Health: Creating frequent opportunities for team members to connect through fitness, sports, and recreation to improve physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
c. Purpose: Engaging members in meaningful team and community-based experiences such as leadership and service that, beyond physical and social activities, renew self-identity and purpose in life.
We accomplish our mission via our two core programs: our Chapter and Community Program (CCP) and our Leadership Development Program (LDP)."
From teamrwb.org/our-approach/mission
I could not find anything specific on RWB's homepage about The Positivity Project.
A broader search led me to https://posproject.org/our-approach/
Our Approach
We empower students to build strong relationships by equipping educators with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to teach positive psychology’s 24 character strengths.
STEP 1 Partner. Once a school principal signs the Principal’s Pledge, they unlock access to all of The Positivity Project’s resources.
STEP 2 Train. By sending a team of educators to a Positivity Project Implementation Training (P2IT), schools will have the knowledge and confidence necessary to teach positive psychology’s 24 character strengths.
STEP 3 Inspire. Equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and resources, teachers will be prepared to do what they do best: inspire students to become their best selves.
Why Relationships?
What is Positive Psychology?
Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living — and maintains that what is good in life is as genuine as what is bad. Positive psychology’s 24 character strengths are grounded in extensive research and analysis that resulted in the landmark 800-page book Character Strengths and Virtues.
Character Strengths and Virtues presents evidence that all 24 strengths exist in every person — and in all cultures of the world. Character strengths define who, not what, a person is. Ranging from bravery and forgiveness to integrity and gratitude, these character strengths are the foundation of The Positivity Project’s model.
1. What led you to get involved with The Positivity Project Positive Psychology approach to build up students?
2. What lessons are applicable to veterans especially those dealing with PTSD and other mental/psychological issues?

Our Approach

We empower students to build strong relationships by equipping educators with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to teach positive psychology’s 24 character strengths.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Sep 15 at 2017 5:32 PM

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No questions LTC Erwin, just want to salute and thank you for your outstanding efforts to help fellow military personnel.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2017 7:29 PM

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Sir I have never heard of team RWB can tell me what it is you guys do and if so how does one become a memeber?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2017 12:53 AM

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No questions LTC Private RallyPoint Member. Welcome to RallyPoint and thank you for your service Sir.

Response by COL John McClellan made Sep 16 at 2017 12:28 PM

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What are Team RWB doing to partner with VSOs - such as lical VFWs?

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made Sep 16 at 2017 2:07 PM

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Good afternoon,
I looked at your website Team red, white and blue. It appears, Team RWB is all over the US. That is very impressive. Well done on doing someithing great for veterans.
I do not have any questions as your website has a lot of answers. But, if my company can help you help veterans in my area as a Medicare and TRICARE In-Network provider (ultrasound only), it would be an honor to do so.
Kind Regards,
Mark A. Morris Point of Care Ultrasound Imaging LLC

theultrasoundclinic.com

Response by SPC Douglas Bolton made Sep 16 at 2017 3:31 PM

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LTC Private RallyPoint Member Just a big thank you for joining us sir.

Response by CPT David Gowel made Sep 16 at 2017 8:23 PM

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LTC Private RallyPoint Member, thanks for joining us on RP. I just ordered your book and am curious to know how did you come to connect with the (good to) great Jim Collins to write your foreword? https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Yourself-First-Inspiring-Leadership/dp/ [login to see]

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Response by LTC Stephen C. made Sep 17 at 2017 8:42 PM

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No questions, LTC Private RallyPoint Member. I simply wish to thank you for your service as a soldier and your continued personal service helping veterans and educators.

Response by MSG Bob Proctor made Sep 17 at 2017 10:29 PM

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Sir, I have not heard of your program before. Being an educator myself, I am curious to learn more about it. As an example, what age group does it target? How does a school come about participate in your program? And finally, if the school does not wish to participate, can a teacher still become active in your program and how? I will look forward to your live stream, and thanks for all you do.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2017 3:00 PM

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Fired up, here we go!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2017 3:43 PM

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Thanks to everyone for all of your questions. For more information on the Positivity Project, please go to http://www.PosProject.org. For info on Team Red, White & Blue, head to http://www.TeamRWB.org. And for "Lead Yourself First" you can pick up a copy at: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Yourself-First-Inspiring-Leadership/dp/ [login to see]

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