So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?!

About So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?!

This podcast is based on Chief Bob Vásquez's book, So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?! It consists of interviews with leaders who have experience in each of the twelve areas discussed in the book. Each week, Chief Vásquez and a guest will discuss additional thoughts and ideas (all belong to the interviewees themselves) that will help you empower yourself to become a better leader, a Chief! Good luck! Be GREAT! You ARE!

Publisher

Chief Bob Vásquez!

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jan 2024

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

78 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   CMSGT CJ JOHNSON! (PART 1)

   Senior Enlisted Leader of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA), CMSgt CJ Johnson shares her thoughts on the qualities of a good Chief and the experiences of female and Hispanic leaders in the Air Force. A Mexican-born American from Brownsville, Texas, she discusses the importance of confidence, competence, and a leadership philosophy based on being strong, humble, and a positive light for others. She talks about the unique camaraderie among chiefs, the challenges of balancing work an...

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   CMSGT (RET) JOEY MEININGER!

   Chief Bob Vásquez hosts Retired Chief Joey Meininger as the focus on the transition from military to civilian life. Chief Meininger describes his 20-year career as a firefighter and his role as a Command Chief. He explains his current work as a financial advisor in Jacksonville, Florida, and how he helps others with long-term planning. They discuss a LinkedIn post Chief Meininger wrote about the small, often forgotten parts of transition, such as flu shots and the habit of PCSing, and where h...

3. 

   14 Oct 2026

   CMSGT BLAKE TALLEY!

   Newly promoted Chief Master Sergeant, Blake Talley, at McConnell Air Force Base, discusses three of his nine promises he made to his unit. They include communicating openly and transparently with the "three T's" of timing, tone, and temperature; remaining flexible where it serves the mission while holding firm on non-negotiables like integrity and professionalism; and looking for talent where others may only see potential. Chief Vásquez challenges Chief Talley to practice these principles ove...

Who has been a guest on So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?!

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• CMSgt Ecatarina Garcia
• Henry McRoberts
• Col Christina Perez
• Chief Master Sergeant Adrian T Garcia

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

3,160

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

43

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

60

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Books guests

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