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- 3 days ago1h 0m
When Family Breaks Bad
Send us Fan Mail A single phone call can be the difference between burning your life down and finally growing up. I’m Gary Wise, and I’m telling one of the most personal stories I’ve ever shared: my relationship with my little sister Kristina, from childhood closeness to years of conflict, and the grief that followed her death. I walk through my background as an adopted kid who moved constantly, the money stress that shaped our home, and the choices I made as a teenager that pushed me out of...
- 1 weeks ago2h 6m
The Swim Call Stunt That Ended Up Building A Master Chief
Send us Fan Mail One risky moment can break your body, and a single email can build your future. Jason Brown joins me to trace a Navy journey that starts with a teenager from Southern California who knows he needs a way out and a way up, then turns into a decades-long lesson in resilience, mentorship, and leadership under pressure. If you care about Navy career development, military mentorship, or what it really takes to grow into a senior enlisted leader, this conversation hits home fast. W...
- 2 weeks ago1h 45m
From Fireman To Master-At-Arms
Send us Fan Mail The Navy rarely follows the plan you had at 17, and John Lukosus is living proof. We sit down as shipmates and walk through a career that starts in the engineering spaces as an undesignated fireman, then pivots hard into the Master-at-Arms world when family reality hits and the stakes suddenly feel personal. Along the way, we unpack what “watchstanding” really teaches you about leadership, why mentorship matters more than motivation speeches, and how one good chain of command...
- 3 weeks ago45 min
Strong Leaders Say No So Others Can Grow
Send us Fan Mail Boundaries are not about being harsh, they’re about being clear. I’m back with part two of our conversation on setting effective boundaries that protect your time, your sanity, and your relationships, while still helping the people around you grow. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin by constant requests, constant problems, or constant emotional pressure to say yes, this one gives you language and structure to say no with purpose. We dig into “strategic non-intervention” and ...
- Apr 17, 20261h 6m
Protect Your Time
Send us Fan Mail Your calendar is not neutral. If you do not set boundaries, somebody else will gladly spend your time for you. I sit down solo to get honest about where I still struggle: going all in, saying yes too fast, and letting work expand until it fills every gap in the day. Boundary setting is not about being cold or selfish. It is about self-leadership, protecting your energy, and making sure your time lines up with your vision and long-term goals. We dig into decision-making fatig...
- Apr 11, 20262h 39m
Leadership And Mental Health Across A Navy Career From Japan To Texas
Send us Fan Mail A Navy career can look clean on paper while feeling brutal on the inside, and that gap is where this conversation lives. I sit down with Master Chief Dean Howell to talk about what it really takes to grow from a young sailor trying to keep his head down into a senior enlisted leader who has to carry a command, a family, and his own mental health at the same time. Dean walks us from Louisiana to Texas, through a college detour, and into the Navy just as the world changes. We ...
- Apr 3, 20262h 16m
From Louisiana To Master Chief Through Loss Service And Purpose
Send us Fan Mail One bad decision can derail a life. One good mentor can reroute it. Gary sits down with retired Master Chief Tyrone Jiles to trace the real path from Rayville, Louisiana to the highest enlisted levels of Navy leadership, with the messy middle included: family loss, growing up without a clear blueprint, and choosing the military for structure and a shot at something bigger. We talk through the early Sailor years that most people romanticize, then tell the truth about wh...
- Mar 28, 20262h 13m
What Does It Take To Lead When No One Picks You
Send us Fan Mail Some careers are straight lines. Terence Harmon’s is a fight through storms—boot camp setbacks, a fraternization hit that torpedoed his first run at MA, a year in Gitmo during riots—and a steady climb back built on mentorship, discipline, and no-nonsense leadership. We dive into how a country kid from Talladega found his footing on a destroyer, got his pride checked by a tough BM2, and turned into the kind of deck plate leader who lifts standards and people at the same time. ...
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About Words from the Wise
Join Words from the Wise with Gary Wise, a retired Navy Command Master Chief, for authentic leadership insights forged in real-world experience. Through engaging discussions and actionable strategies, Gary empowers you to master emotional intelligence, build resilient teams, and unlock your full potential. Tune in for practical advice on delegation, conflict management, and inspiring others, drawn from his over 28 years of service and ongoing leader mentorship headquartered now in Ocala, Florida.
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