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SOFcastSOFcast is the official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command. Listen to members of America's elite special operations forces discuss leadership, overcoming challenges, and current issues for the force. Hear from special operations personnel like... Author: USSOCOM
SOFcast is the official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command. Listen to members of America's elite special operations forces discuss leadership, overcoming challenges, and current issues for the force. Hear from special operations personnel like Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets, Army Rangers, Marine Raiders, Air Force Special Operators, pilots, medics, communicators, and more! Language: en Genres: Education, Government, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S6 E12 - GEN Fenton and CSM Shorter - We Owe It to the Force
Episode 12
Wednesday, 24 September, 2025
What does it take to lead the most elite warriors in the world? For GEN Bryan Fenton and CSM Shane Shorter, it starts with listening.In this rare and candid episode, the Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) sit down with SOFcast to reflect on the privilege and responsibility of leading at the highest level. They pull back the curtain on what it means to steward the force through strategic change, generational evolution, and the demands of global competition — while staying grounded in people-first leadership.They discuss everything from modernizing SOF capabilities to investing in families, transitioning service members, and building trust through accountability. Whether you're in the formation or supporting one, this conversation is a masterclass in servant leadership, legacy, and what it means to lead when the stakes are highest.🎧 In this episode:Why “transformation” isn’t just a buzzword — it’s an obligationHow SOF leaders balance modernization with preserving cultureWhy caring for people and families isn’t extra — it’s essentialWhat it means to “earn your seat” at every levelAnd how to lead with humility, even from the topThis isn’t just a leadership talk — it’s a call to action.🎧 Listen now on SOFcast.
