Posted on Jul 18, 2018
SEAL CMDCM Tuschen, CEO of Randori, INC, here for a live Q&A 7/25 @ 4pm ET to discuss leadership development and problem solving. Questions?
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Jason recently retired after a 27-year career as a U.S. Navy SEAL, with the last decade of his career spent as a Command Master Chief. His final assignment saw him as the CMC of Naval Special Warfare Group ONE; a 2000 person organization of SEALs, Sailor, and Government employees responsible for executing U.S. National Security Strategy in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, Korea and the Pacific. His crowning achievement over that time-frame was remaining happily married over 20 years and having a family, despite the endless demands put on Naval Special Warfare. Through RANDORI INC, Jason is continuing his service by pursuing his desire to bring out the best in individuals, leaders, and organizations and ensuring that they reach their full potential.
Jason has a Bachelor of Science in Administration and Management for Excelsior College and is currently on a full scholarship for a Masters of Science in Management from the American College of Financial Services.
Jason has a Bachelor of Science in Administration and Management for Excelsior College and is currently on a full scholarship for a Masters of Science in Management from the American College of Financial Services.
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SEAL CMDCM Tuschen, CEO of Randori, INC, here for a live Q&A 7/25 @ 4pm ET to discuss leadership...
Jason recently retired after a 27-year career as a U.S. Navy SEAL, with the last decade of his career spent as a Command Master Chief. His final assignment saw him as the CMC of Naval Special Warfare Group ONE; a 2000 person organization of SEALs, Sailor, and Government employees responsible for executing U.S. National Security Strategy in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, Korea and the Pacific. His crowning achievement over that time-frame...
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
Thank you for the share and mention sir.
Sgt Vance Bonds
Thanks sharing Sir
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Great post Col., thank you for this excellent opportunity !!! HOORAH !!!
SFC Dagmar Riley
Thank you Sir!
Your dedication to our country is obvious and I am glad to see America produces hard chargers like yourself.
You will be gaining a Master's if Science in Management from ACoFS.
Do you feel like gaining customers from the population, who can go anywhere, a from of warfare? Is business war to you? But, not in the physical since.
Thank you for all your years of service to help protect our country CMC.
You will be gaining a Master's if Science in Management from ACoFS.
Do you feel like gaining customers from the population, who can go anywhere, a from of warfare? Is business war to you? But, not in the physical since.
Thank you for all your years of service to help protect our country CMC.
CMDCM Jason Tuschen
Thanks Mark,
I don't necessarily think of it as war but more of a challenge that I don't want to lose. The mindset is just an extension of what it took for all of us to succeed in the military: You are presented with a challenging task, you quickly analyze how best to achieve success, prioritize what needs to happen, then do it.
I don't necessarily think of it as war but more of a challenge that I don't want to lose. The mindset is just an extension of what it took for all of us to succeed in the military: You are presented with a challenging task, you quickly analyze how best to achieve success, prioritize what needs to happen, then do it.
CMDCM Jason Tuschen What is the one most important thing you would tell newly Commissioned Officers (or) newly pinned Non-Commissioned Officers to concentrate on with regard to Leadership Development?
CMDCM Jason Tuschen
Thanks Mikel,
I tell them both to be humble yet confident. They need to be humble enough to realize they don't know it all and to ask for help, but confident enough to take that help / info onboard and make a clear decision. When people get thrust into a leadership role that is new to them they tend to either 1) overthink solutions or 2) be more dictatorial or 3) try to be everyone's buddy. All of those stem from a lack of confidence in my opinion. The best new leaders I have seen have been humble and confident. They also are not afraid to ask "Why". They do so not to be confrontational but to have a better understanding of what it is they need to accomplish when tasked from above.
I tell them both to be humble yet confident. They need to be humble enough to realize they don't know it all and to ask for help, but confident enough to take that help / info onboard and make a clear decision. When people get thrust into a leadership role that is new to them they tend to either 1) overthink solutions or 2) be more dictatorial or 3) try to be everyone's buddy. All of those stem from a lack of confidence in my opinion. The best new leaders I have seen have been humble and confident. They also are not afraid to ask "Why". They do so not to be confrontational but to have a better understanding of what it is they need to accomplish when tasked from above.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
CMDCM Jason Tuschen - Excellent response Jason. Thank you. I've seen number 1) and 3) happen many times with newly appointed junior leaders and newly pinned NCOs. Confidence and the way they carry themselves is key, but finding a strong mentor/coach is also a great ingredient for success (their go to Officer or Senior NCO) they can go and ask the "why" to. Great forum and great responses all around Jason - thank you for being here on RallyPoint today!
CMDCM Jason Tuschen
COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Mentorship is immensely important but it can't be forced. One thing that I noticed over the last decade was with the "millennial generation". That demographic more than any other that I have seen, actively seeks out opportunities to be mentored. It took me awhile to realize what was going on when JOs would come into my office and ask a bunch of questions. Once I realized what was happening, it became a great opportunity to mentor them. The side effect was that I probably learned more from them then they did from me.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
CMDCM Jason Tuschen - I was in the same boat right up until retirement in 2012 at my last command. I learned a lot and they loved to ask a thousand questions. It use to drive my CSM up the wall when they cornered me in the hallway. The nice thing is they learned from me as well. When they cornered me and said, "COL Burroughs can ask you a question?" I immeidately when to Parade Rest in the hall and they followed suit, and I said, "Absolutely, shoot!" I utilized their talents as well in the Combat zone when it came to systems, websites, computer operations. I had some really good wizards on the computer in OIF 05-07 and put them to work big time. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience and wisdom Jason. It was a pleasure reading through all the comments. Have a great evening!
COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSG(P) James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" -- good morning, can you gentlemen assist with helping mass effects on this thread? Thanks a million.
It will be a privilege and honor to read and participate in this discussion and to gain even a few minutes of the Masterful Leadership concepts CMC Tuschen will be sharing . Thank you for this opportunity, I won’t miss it .
Hi CMDCM Jason Tuschen, thanks for coming to chat with us on RP. I noticed this piece of your bio and first wanted to say that I appreciated reading it: " His crowning achievement over that time-frame was remaining happily married over 20 years and having a family."
My question pertains to how some Special Operations personnel have published books that deal at least in part with specific missions and how they may have been conducted. And we've observed some Special Operations leaders basically scorning this practice (unless I am mistaken). So I would ask you, do you think this is just a new reality that the Special Operations community will have to live with, with personnel publishing material like that? What's your opinion on the matter? How important is it for the community to curb those activities?
My question pertains to how some Special Operations personnel have published books that deal at least in part with specific missions and how they may have been conducted. And we've observed some Special Operations leaders basically scorning this practice (unless I am mistaken). So I would ask you, do you think this is just a new reality that the Special Operations community will have to live with, with personnel publishing material like that? What's your opinion on the matter? How important is it for the community to curb those activities?
CMDCM Jason Tuschen
Thanks Aaron,
Guys have always published books however, in my opinion, it has gotten a bit out of hand. Some stories are great and need to be told, others are more about profit and self-promotion. Personally, I rather not see so much press and publicity and go back to being in the shadows. There is a right way to go about writing a book and if done so, more power to them. I get more concerned over social media to be honest.
Guys have always published books however, in my opinion, it has gotten a bit out of hand. Some stories are great and need to be told, others are more about profit and self-promotion. Personally, I rather not see so much press and publicity and go back to being in the shadows. There is a right way to go about writing a book and if done so, more power to them. I get more concerned over social media to be honest.
CMDCM Jason Tuschen
One additional point: Naval Special Warfare really started cracking down on books and guys using the "trident" to profit. To the point that some of them who went about it the wrong way are personae non grata.
CMDCM Jason Tuschen - With your studies in Management, what is the one thing you will tell employers looking to hire Veterans within their organization?
CMDCM Jason Tuschen
Thanks Ben,
When I talk to employers / companies, I try to dispel myths about the military and veterans. There is a (mis)perception out there, that if you are a leader in the military all you have to do is give an order and everyone will robotically follow. At least in my experience, that could not be farther from the truth. I honestly can't remember outside of bootcamp / A school / BUD/S ever being given "a direct order". Guys and gals want to know why they are doing something, what is the desired endstate, and how best to do that. If a leader doesn't make that clear, they are going to ask. The military is a representative cross-section of the population. You have all religions, political views, races, genders, sexual orientations, economic and educational backgrounds just like the private sector. The difference with vets is that they all tend to have great work ethics, are problem solvers, and return loyalty.
When I talk to employers / companies, I try to dispel myths about the military and veterans. There is a (mis)perception out there, that if you are a leader in the military all you have to do is give an order and everyone will robotically follow. At least in my experience, that could not be farther from the truth. I honestly can't remember outside of bootcamp / A school / BUD/S ever being given "a direct order". Guys and gals want to know why they are doing something, what is the desired endstate, and how best to do that. If a leader doesn't make that clear, they are going to ask. The military is a representative cross-section of the population. You have all religions, political views, races, genders, sexual orientations, economic and educational backgrounds just like the private sector. The difference with vets is that they all tend to have great work ethics, are problem solvers, and return loyalty.
CMCDM Tuschen (retired), I thank you for your service. You have had quite a colorful career while in the Navy, I am sure. Wish you a much more pleasurable life after the Navy Seals. Best wishes to your future, as you have earned it many, many times over,I am sure! I salute you and your commendable service to our great country.
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