Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:09 -0400 https://cloc.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Creating Leaders Of Character! yes 738042d1-108f-5f18-b148-5a6517e9a69c Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7xpzq6oyf3hnalwir4e3s0tsm5d2?.jpg https://cloc.buzzsprout.com Can We Be TOO Nice?! This episode is focused on discussing whether it's possible to be "too nice." Ms Dava and Chief explore the concept of self-transcendence in giving. Ms Dava shares personal examples of generous acts, including helping a coworker by buying a car and investing in a rental property to support family, which resulted in unexpected costs. Chief discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs and explains that self-actualization can be surpassed by self-transcendence, which involves giving away one's resources when they have abundance.

]]> This episode is focused on discussing whether it's possible to be "too nice." Ms Dava and Chief explore the concept of self-transcendence in giving. Ms Dava shares personal examples of generous acts, including helping a coworker by buying a car and investing in a rental property to support family, which resulted in unexpected costs. Chief discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs and explains that self-actualization can be surpassed by self-transcendence, which involves giving away one's resources when they have abundance.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-19495298 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1653 7 20 full false When You're Gone.... The episode focuses on discussing laissez-faire leadership styles and leadership effectiveness. Chief and Ms Dava share their perspectives on what constitutes true leadership versus management, with Chief explaining that leadership is a noun requiring no action while leading involves active behavior. They discuss the importance of training followers to be self-sufficient and how an effective leader's success is measured by their followers being able to say "We did it ourselves."

]]> The episode focuses on discussing laissez-faire leadership styles and leadership effectiveness. Chief and Ms Dava share their perspectives on what constitutes true leadership versus management, with Chief explaining that leadership is a noun requiring no action while leading involves active behavior. They discuss the importance of training followers to be self-sufficient and how an effective leader's success is measured by their followers being able to say "We did it ourselves."

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-19433201 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1790 7 19 full false What Would YOU Do?! Chief poses a question to Ms Dava: What would you do if you spotted one of your workers sitting under a tree doing nothing? Throughout the discussion, Chief emphasizes the importance of practicing "empathic curiosity" rather than assuming negative intentions. Ms Dava shares some specific examples from camp that illustrate the situation Chief describes and how to deal with it.

]]> Chief poses a question to Ms Dava: What would you do if you spotted one of your workers sitting under a tree doing nothing? Throughout the discussion, Chief emphasizes the importance of practicing "empathic curiosity" rather than assuming negative intentions. Ms Dava shares some specific examples from camp that illustrate the situation Chief describes and how to deal with it.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-19363965 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1805 7 18 full false WDEP Chief and Ms Dava discuss Ms Dava's use of WDEP (Wants, Doing, Evaluation, Planning) therapy, a counseling approach developed by William Glasser, in her work with autistic children. Ms Dava shares a specific example of how using the WDEP approach helped her understand a young camper's wants and needs, ultimately leading to a positive resolution. Chief  provides feedback on the importance of understanding others' values and wants as a leadership principle, emphasizing the flexibility needed in leadership approaches. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava discuss Ms Dava's use of WDEP (Wants, Doing, Evaluation, Planning) therapy, a counseling approach developed by William Glasser, in her work with autistic children. Ms Dava shares a specific example of how using the WDEP approach helped her understand a young camper's wants and needs, ultimately leading to a positive resolution. Chief  provides feedback on the importance of understanding others' values and wants as a leadership principle, emphasizing the flexibility needed in leadership approaches. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-19327075 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1510 7 17 full false Taking the Initiative Chief and Ms Dava discuss the importance of initiative, particularly among followers, and explore ways leaders can encourage and develop this quality. They examine the challenges of instilling initiative, including the need for clear communication, showing rather than telling, and providing opportunities for followers to take action. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava discuss the importance of initiative, particularly among followers, and explore ways leaders can encourage and develop this quality. They examine the challenges of instilling initiative, including the need for clear communication, showing rather than telling, and providing opportunities for followers to take action. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-19173388 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1722 7 16 full false Crossing the Line What does a Leader of Character do when a follower crosses the line, by being rude, unprofessional, or doesn't want to be part of the team and brings down the entire team with them? Ms Dava and Chief discuss possible reasons for the behavior and possible ways to help them become effective team members. 

]]> What does a Leader of Character do when a follower crosses the line, by being rude, unprofessional, or doesn't want to be part of the team and brings down the entire team with them? Ms Dava and Chief discuss possible reasons for the behavior and possible ways to help them become effective team members. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-19137438 Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1752 7 15 full false Preparing For the Race! Chief and Ms Dava discuss preparing for an upcoming summer camp program, focusing on leadership strategies and team management. They explore the implementation of a new organizational structure with four levels of leadership to support 30 team members, with Ms Dava sharing her experience convincing team members to adopt this approach. Chief emphasizes the importance of giving new leadership methods sufficient time to prove effective and using questions rather than directives to empower team members. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava discuss preparing for an upcoming summer camp program, focusing on leadership strategies and team management. They explore the implementation of a new organizational structure with four levels of leadership to support 30 team members, with Ms Dava sharing her experience convincing team members to adopt this approach. Chief emphasizes the importance of giving new leadership methods sufficient time to prove effective and using questions rather than directives to empower team members. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-19104584 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1908 7 14 full false Core and Corps Values! Chief and Ms Dava discuss the difference between core values and corps values, and how they affect each other in organizations, with Chief explaining that core values come from the heart and are emotional/spiritual in nature, while corps values are applied by the organization based on its core values.  Chief suggests that organizations should regularly revisit their core values at least once a year to ensure they remain relevant. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava discuss the difference between core values and corps values, and how they affect each other in organizations, with Chief explaining that core values come from the heart and are emotional/spiritual in nature, while corps values are applied by the organization based on its core values.  Chief suggests that organizations should regularly revisit their core values at least once a year to ensure they remain relevant. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-19062108 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1544 7 13 full false Beware of Stereotypes! Ms Dava shares some GREAT news before she and Chief discuss the possible issues that personality tests can have if they lead to developing stereotypes. Chief shares an exercise about stereotyping using cadets at the Air Force Academy to demonstrate how personality tests and stereotypes can lead to unfair treatment of individuals. They discuss the importance of treating people as unique individuals rather than fitting them into personality types, with Chief emphasizing that effective leaders lead persons rather than people. 

]]> Ms Dava shares some GREAT news before she and Chief discuss the possible issues that personality tests can have if they lead to developing stereotypes. Chief shares an exercise about stereotyping using cadets at the Air Force Academy to demonstrate how personality tests and stereotypes can lead to unfair treatment of individuals. They discuss the importance of treating people as unique individuals rather than fitting them into personality types, with Chief emphasizing that effective leaders lead persons rather than people. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-19022392 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1576 7 12 full false WHAT Personalities?! Chief and Ms Dava discuss personality types and leadership, with Chief sharing his experience as a certified MBTI practitioner. They explore how personality tests like MBTI can help leaders understand individual preferences, but warn against stereotyping people based on their results. Ms Dava shares examples from her work at a camp where she uses personality tests to better understand and manage her diverse staff. Chief emphasizes the importance of treating each person as an individual rather than fitting them into stereotypes, and discusses how effective leaders need to be flexible and adapt their leadership styles to different personalities. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava discuss personality types and leadership, with Chief sharing his experience as a certified MBTI practitioner. They explore how personality tests like MBTI can help leaders understand individual preferences, but warn against stereotyping people based on their results. Ms Dava shares examples from her work at a camp where she uses personality tests to better understand and manage her diverse staff. Chief emphasizes the importance of treating each person as an individual rather than fitting them into stereotypes, and discusses how effective leaders need to be flexible and adapt their leadership styles to different personalities. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18985758 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1701 7 11 full false I Wish My Followers Would.... Chief poses the question, "As a Leader, what would you like your Followers to do more of that would make your life better?" Ms Dava shares her perspective, and both discuss what her answer means and how her Followers might apply it.

]]> Chief poses the question, "As a Leader, what would you like your Followers to do more of that would make your life better?" Ms Dava shares her perspective, and both discuss what her answer means and how her Followers might apply it.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18872293 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1290 7 10 full false I Wish My Leader Would.... Chief poses the question, "As a Follower, what would you like your Leader to do more of that would make your life better?" Ms Dava shares her perspective and both discuss what her answer means and how to apply it. 

]]> Chief poses the question, "As a Follower, what would you like your Leader to do more of that would make your life better?" Ms Dava shares her perspective and both discuss what her answer means and how to apply it. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18872281 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1294 7 9 full false They're Always Watching! People learn best by watching. And they learn more about us by watching us. AND they're always watching, especially the leader(s). You will never lead by policy. You'll lead by behaving the way you should. Are you doing what you should be doing? The way you should be doing it? You might be surprised!

]]> People learn best by watching. And they learn more about us by watching us. AND they're always watching, especially the leader(s). You will never lead by policy. You'll lead by behaving the way you should. Are you doing what you should be doing? The way you should be doing it? You might be surprised!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18831585 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2046 7 8 full false Side-by-Side Leadership Chief and Ms Dava discuss leadership principles from Ken Blanchard's "One Minute Manager" book, focusing on the shift toward side-by-side leadership relationships. They explore the balance between "being" and "doing" in leadership, with Chief emphasizing that effective leaders inspire others to be their best selves rather than just managing tasks. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava discuss leadership principles from Ken Blanchard's "One Minute Manager" book, focusing on the shift toward side-by-side leadership relationships. They explore the balance between "being" and "doing" in leadership, with Chief emphasizing that effective leaders inspire others to be their best selves rather than just managing tasks. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18792567 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2078 7 7 full false Now, What Do You Do?! This episode focuses on managing employee attendance issues, particularly when a critical employee frequently calls in sick. Chief shares his daughter's dilemma regarding an employee who is absent due to caring for a sick grandfather, creating a ratio violation in the child development program. Dava suggests setting clear expectations about PTO usage and having open conversations with employees about their absences. They discuss the importance of balancing empathy for employees' personal situations with the operational needs of the business. 

]]> This episode focuses on managing employee attendance issues, particularly when a critical employee frequently calls in sick. Chief shares his daughter's dilemma regarding an employee who is absent due to caring for a sick grandfather, creating a ratio violation in the child development program. Dava suggests setting clear expectations about PTO usage and having open conversations with employees about their absences. They discuss the importance of balancing empathy for employees' personal situations with the operational needs of the business. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18757945 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1488 7 6 full false Feedback Stinks! If you enjoy giving or receiving feedback, you're a saint! If you're like most of us, feedback stinks! Mostly because we don't know how to give or take it. Most leaders, AND followers, are not trained to give or receive it. But WAIT! Chief has a different term that suits the purpose better! You'll have to listen to this episode to hear Chief's solution.

]]> If you enjoy giving or receiving feedback, you're a saint! If you're like most of us, feedback stinks! Mostly because we don't know how to give or take it. Most leaders, AND followers, are not trained to give or receive it. But WAIT! Chief has a different term that suits the purpose better! You'll have to listen to this episode to hear Chief's solution.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18666788 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1280 7 5 full false Maneuvering vs Fighting Chief and Ms Dava discuss various personal and professional topics, including work-life balance, identity, and leadership principles. They explore themes of conflict resolution, trust, and organizational effectiveness through shared experiences and insights about managing teams and maintaining core values. The conversation concludes with reflections on societal changes and the importance of modeling unified purpose in both personal and professional relationships.

]]> Chief and Ms Dava discuss various personal and professional topics, including work-life balance, identity, and leadership principles. They explore themes of conflict resolution, trust, and organizational effectiveness through shared experiences and insights about managing teams and maintaining core values. The conversation concludes with reflections on societal changes and the importance of modeling unified purpose in both personal and professional relationships.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18629281 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1630 7 4 full false OVERWHELMED! Chief and Ms Dava discuss managing overwhelming workloads and prioritization strategies, with Chief providing guidance to Ms Dava on time management techniques and resource allocation. They discuss Stephen Covey's time management principles and the importance of creating a master task list, with Chief recommending Todoist as a helpful app for organizing tasks. The conversation concludes with Chief offering advice on delegation and empowerment, emphasizing the importance of giving team members appropriate responsibilities while maintaining trust and clear communication. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava discuss managing overwhelming workloads and prioritization strategies, with Chief providing guidance to Ms Dava on time management techniques and resource allocation. They discuss Stephen Covey's time management principles and the importance of creating a master task list, with Chief recommending Todoist as a helpful app for organizing tasks. The conversation concludes with Chief offering advice on delegation and empowerment, emphasizing the importance of giving team members appropriate responsibilities while maintaining trust and clear communication. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18587285 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1630 7 3 full false Dealing With Drama! WHAT?! DRAMA in the workplace?! Oh, NO! Say it isn't so! Well, it IS so! Ms Dava, the new leader, is dealing with that. So she asks the sage advice of a seasoned leader, Chief, for advice. The Wise Man provides Ms Dava with ideas that MAY, or may not, help her get out of her dilemma. 

]]> WHAT?! DRAMA in the workplace?! Oh, NO! Say it isn't so! Well, it IS so! Ms Dava, the new leader, is dealing with that. So she asks the sage advice of a seasoned leader, Chief, for advice. The Wise Man provides Ms Dava with ideas that MAY, or may not, help her get out of her dilemma. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18509876 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1660 7 2 full false New Year Character Resolutions! Ms Dava and Chief welcome you back to a new season! Most people create New Year resolutions that are based on doing. But what about creating resolutions based on being? How about creating Character resolutions? Who, or what kind of a person, will you be by the end of 2026? A lot of things to consider, as Chief and Ms Dava share their thoughts with you on how to BE a better person, a Leader of Character!

]]> Ms Dava and Chief welcome you back to a new season! Most people create New Year resolutions that are based on doing. But what about creating resolutions based on being? How about creating Character resolutions? Who, or what kind of a person, will you be by the end of 2026? A lot of things to consider, as Chief and Ms Dava share their thoughts with you on how to BE a better person, a Leader of Character!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18471418 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1673 6 1 full false An Attitude of Gratitude! Chief Vásquez and Ms Dava close out the season sharing their thoughts on things that they're grateful for, including YOU! THANK YOU for listening to us! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays! All of them!

]]> Chief Vásquez and Ms Dava close out the season sharing their thoughts on things that they're grateful for, including YOU! THANK YOU for listening to us! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays! All of them!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18220664 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1399 5 12 full false Anger Management! What do you do when someone gets angry at you? You tell them to calm down and move on, right?! WRONG! That never works! So what does? Chief shares four things, or more, with Ms Dava that can help the situation. Oh, the situation is one of those four things. You'll have to listen in.

]]> What do you do when someone gets angry at you? You tell them to calm down and move on, right?! WRONG! That never works! So what does? Chief shares four things, or more, with Ms Dava that can help the situation. Oh, the situation is one of those four things. You'll have to listen in.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18181240 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1463 5 11 full false Adulting Chief and Ms Dava attempt to analyze what "Adulting" is. Chief proposes that it's sometimes simply being there. Their discussion includes examples and perspectives. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava attempt to analyze what "Adulting" is. Chief proposes that it's sometimes simply being there. Their discussion includes examples and perspectives. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18101767 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1137 5 10 full false Recovering From the Dip How do you recover from the Dip? Following up on last week's discussion, Chief offers Ms Dava some suggestions on how to recover and continue to grow. They discuss Ms Dava's 75 Hard Challenge progress and how to be effective in using it. She's found an Accountability Partner!

]]> How do you recover from the Dip? Following up on last week's discussion, Chief offers Ms Dava some suggestions on how to recover and continue to grow. They discuss Ms Dava's 75 Hard Challenge progress and how to be effective in using it. She's found an Accountability Partner!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18056637 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1969 5 9 full false The Dip Ms Dava and Chief discuss “the dip” in this episode. After continuous success, it’s not unusual to go through a period of less success, often referred to as the dip. Ms Dava is in the dip and asks Chief how to recover from it. Chief, of course, has some suggestions that may help Ms Dava, but the bottom line is that it’s an internal choice. You’ll have to listen to get the gist of Chief’s perspective.

]]> Ms Dava and Chief discuss “the dip” in this episode. After continuous success, it’s not unusual to go through a period of less success, often referred to as the dip. Ms Dava is in the dip and asks Chief how to recover from it. Chief, of course, has some suggestions that may help Ms Dava, but the bottom line is that it’s an internal choice. You’ll have to listen to get the gist of Chief’s perspective.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-18024624 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1413 5 8 full false New Rules? Oh, NO! What do you do when new rules are sent down from above? The first thing is to panic. Then, maybe figure out the good in the new. When there's a good reason, we shouldn't fight the new.

]]> What do you do when new rules are sent down from above? The first thing is to panic. Then, maybe figure out the good in the new. When there's a good reason, we shouldn't fight the new.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17901135 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1689 5 7 full false Dealing With Sorrow and Apathy.... Ms Dava practices two traits that Effective Leaders practice, the trait of transparency and the trait of authenticity, as she shares some of her recent experience with dealing with life and leading. She and Chief discuss what to do when your teammates become complacent and apathetic. Sometimes, there are no answers, only questions…. 

]]> Ms Dava practices two traits that Effective Leaders practice, the trait of transparency and the trait of authenticity, as she shares some of her recent experience with dealing with life and leading. She and Chief discuss what to do when your teammates become complacent and apathetic. Sometimes, there are no answers, only questions…. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17869626 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1850 5 6 full false When Someone Dies.... There are some aspects of leading that are difficult to deal with. What does a leader do when someone in their organization dies? Worse, when someone dies from suicide? This is a tough subject to discuss, but Ms Dava and Chief share some thoughts on how to get through those hard times. Their best advice is SEEK HELP!

]]> There are some aspects of leading that are difficult to deal with. What does a leader do when someone in their organization dies? Worse, when someone dies from suicide? This is a tough subject to discuss, but Ms Dava and Chief share some thoughts on how to get through those hard times. Their best advice is SEEK HELP!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17821596 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1721 5 5 full false Think Before You Do! Dr Stephen Covey used to say that our national paradigm is fire, aim, ready. We do before we consider the consequences of our decisions. Probably NOT the best process for succeeding in business and in life. Ms Dava and Chief have a great discussion on how the best process is thinking before doing. 

]]> Dr Stephen Covey used to say that our national paradigm is fire, aim, ready. We do before we consider the consequences of our decisions. Probably NOT the best process for succeeding in business and in life. Ms Dava and Chief have a great discussion on how the best process is thinking before doing. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17745148 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1392 5 4 full false SLOW DOWN! One of the most important things a Leader of Character knows how to do and practices doing so is the art of SLOWING DOWN! Why?! Because there's huge value in knowing when to stop letting external forces influence us. There's huge strength and power in slowing down. SLOW DOWN! That's HUGE!

]]> One of the most important things a Leader of Character knows how to do and practices doing so is the art of SLOWING DOWN! Why?! Because there's huge value in knowing when to stop letting external forces influence us. There's huge strength and power in slowing down. SLOW DOWN! That's HUGE!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17706896 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1534 5 3 full false But It's a GOOD Tired! Chief and Ms Dava discuss the concept of "Tired." What does that mean? As Chief suggests, there's a GOOD Tired and a Not-So-Good Tired. There's value in being GOOD Tired. They share thoughts on Accountability Partners, especially a spouse, as well as the importance of rest and sleep. Gotta maintain a balance!

]]> Chief and Ms Dava discuss the concept of "Tired." What does that mean? As Chief suggests, there's a GOOD Tired and a Not-So-Good Tired. There's value in being GOOD Tired. They share thoughts on Accountability Partners, especially a spouse, as well as the importance of rest and sleep. Gotta maintain a balance!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17667861 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1502 5 2 full false Ms Dava's Summer Assessment Since this is a learning environment, the student, otherwise known as Ms Dava, can't get away without some kind of assessment. While many of y'all were enjoying the Summer, Ms Dava was experiencing her first leadership experience as a Boss! How did it go, you ask? Listen in to find out!

]]> Since this is a learning environment, the student, otherwise known as Ms Dava, can't get away without some kind of assessment. While many of y'all were enjoying the Summer, Ms Dava was experiencing her first leadership experience as a Boss! How did it go, you ask? Listen in to find out!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17625930 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1937 5 1 full false What Have You Learned? As Chief has suggested a few times to Ms Dava, assessing what we've learned is critical to becoming a Leader of Character. So, Chief guides Ms Dava through an assessment of what she's learned from her experience as a leader the past few months. Ms Dava shares her thoughts and experiences on the topics of assessment, empathy, confrontation, and win-win agreements to name a few. Chief constantly reminds Ms Dava that leaders have to take a break once in a while to regenerate their energy, so they'll be taking a hiatus during the month of July. Happy Summer, Everyone! And THANK YOU for listening to our bantering!

]]> As Chief has suggested a few times to Ms Dava, assessing what we've learned is critical to becoming a Leader of Character. So, Chief guides Ms Dava through an assessment of what she's learned from her experience as a leader the past few months. Ms Dava shares her thoughts and experiences on the topics of assessment, empathy, confrontation, and win-win agreements to name a few. Chief constantly reminds Ms Dava that leaders have to take a break once in a while to regenerate their energy, so they'll be taking a hiatus during the month of July. Happy Summer, Everyone! And THANK YOU for listening to our bantering!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17406657 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1922 4 23 full false Too Much Patience? Can a leader, especially a Leader of Character, have too much patience? Is that even possible? Is there a difference between policy and philosophy in the workplace? Is Chief right again? What is one to do? Here's another episode of Boots on the Ground Leadership, where Ms Dava shares her real-life experiences as a young boss as she strives to be a Leader of Character. 

]]> Can a leader, especially a Leader of Character, have too much patience? Is that even possible? Is there a difference between policy and philosophy in the workplace? Is Chief right again? What is one to do? Here's another episode of Boots on the Ground Leadership, where Ms Dava shares her real-life experiences as a young boss as she strives to be a Leader of Character. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17368434 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1819 4 22 full false Fathers' Day Gifts Ms Dava is having a great run as a boss! Things are going so well that she's bored. Being the experienced teacher, Chief warns her not to become complacent. Things can change drastically very quickly. He reminds her to keep striving for improvements, especially when it comes to serving her workers. And since Fathers' Day is right around the corner, Chief takes some time to share what dads REALLY want. Oh, NO! ANOTHER TIE?!

]]> Ms Dava is having a great run as a boss! Things are going so well that she's bored. Being the experienced teacher, Chief warns her not to become complacent. Things can change drastically very quickly. He reminds her to keep striving for improvements, especially when it comes to serving her workers. And since Fathers' Day is right around the corner, Chief takes some time to share what dads REALLY want. Oh, NO! ANOTHER TIE?!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17326486 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1596 4 21 full false Learning by Leading The best way to learn anything is by doing it! Ms Dava has experienced what it's like to be a professional leader in her position as director of her summer camp. This is boots-on-the-grounds stuff, folks! In this episode she shares her most recent experiences as a leader, what she's learned, and how it's tested her character. Chief advises and guides her. That's what Chiefs do.....

]]> The best way to learn anything is by doing it! Ms Dava has experienced what it's like to be a professional leader in her position as director of her summer camp. This is boots-on-the-grounds stuff, folks! In this episode she shares her most recent experiences as a leader, what she's learned, and how it's tested her character. Chief advises and guides her. That's what Chiefs do.....

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17290154 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1785 4 20 full false Selflessness Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17250092 Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1307 4 19 full false Doing What's Right! Here's a throwback episode from Jan 2023. A Leader of Character does what's right! But what does that mean? By who's measure and perspective?

]]> Here's a throwback episode from Jan 2023. A Leader of Character does what's right! But what does that mean? By who's measure and perspective?

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17212475 Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1348 4 18 full false The Art of Delegating As a new leader, Ms Dava is learning how hectic things can get when you're trying to herd cats! Chief suggests that she delegate more. She agrees. But how? Cheif suggests four areas to consider: Trust, Competence, Observation, and Agreement. They share some thoughts on what those terms mean and how to apply them. Chief challenges Ms Dava to assess how she does in each of those areas to continue to grow as a leader.

]]> As a new leader, Ms Dava is learning how hectic things can get when you're trying to herd cats! Chief suggests that she delegate more. She agrees. But how? Cheif suggests four areas to consider: Trust, Competence, Observation, and Agreement. They share some thoughts on what those terms mean and how to apply them. Chief challenges Ms Dava to assess how she does in each of those areas to continue to grow as a leader.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17172586 Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1894 4 17 full false NO CURSING Zone! Ms Dava and Chief discuss the merits of cursing in public. THERE ARE NONE! But why do people do it? Do they not have better words? Are there better words? Yeah, it's a choice. Life is a choice. Character is a choice. Just don't do it around Chief! Better yet, just don't do it at all!

]]> Ms Dava and Chief discuss the merits of cursing in public. THERE ARE NONE! But why do people do it? Do they not have better words? Are there better words? Yeah, it's a choice. Life is a choice. Character is a choice. Just don't do it around Chief! Better yet, just don't do it at all!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-17119839 Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1726 4 16 full false What IS Success Anyway? What IS success to you? Is it the same for all of us? SOME of us? Maybe. Ms Dava and Chief discuss the path toward success and what guides us toward it.

]]> What IS success to you? Is it the same for all of us? SOME of us? Maybe. Ms Dava and Chief discuss the path toward success and what guides us toward it.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16977104 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1423 4 15 full false Hope for the best! How does one create hope? Where does it come from? You've heard that hope is not a strategy, but it's a powerful energy to help propel us toward success. Chief and Ms Dava share their perspectives on hope.

]]> How does one create hope? Where does it come from? You've heard that hope is not a strategy, but it's a powerful energy to help propel us toward success. Chief and Ms Dava share their perspectives on hope.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16977075 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1325 4 14 full false Who's YOUR favorite? Do you have favorites? Are you human? If the answer to the second question is yes, then the answer to the first is too. We ALL have favorites! But how do you deal with that as a Leader of Character. Listen to Chief's and Ms Dava's thoughts.

]]> Do you have favorites? Are you human? If the answer to the second question is yes, then the answer to the first is too. We ALL have favorites! But how do you deal with that as a Leader of Character. Listen to Chief's and Ms Dava's thoughts.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16955801 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1372 4 13 full false Is Honesty the Best Policy? You've heard the adage, that honesty is the best policy. But IS It? Are there times when it's not? Are there times when you should speak the truth and nothing but the truth? When is that appropriate? Are there different consequences for being honest and for not being honest? Chief and Ms Dava ponder these questions a provide their unique perspectives on the topic. 

]]> You've heard the adage, that honesty is the best policy. But IS It? Are there times when it's not? Are there times when you should speak the truth and nothing but the truth? When is that appropriate? Are there different consequences for being honest and for not being honest? Chief and Ms Dava ponder these questions a provide their unique perspectives on the topic. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16910574 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1899 4 12 full false Relationships Revisited As Simon Sinek says, "We're better together." There are few, if any, things that we can do by ourselves. Most of our successes will be driven by the strength of our relationships with others. Maintaining relationships can be one of the most difficult parts of leading but incredibly fulfilling when they're in sync with our purpose. Ms Dava shares some of her success in developing and maintaining relationships as a boss, even as young and new to leading as she is.

]]> As Simon Sinek says, "We're better together." There are few, if any, things that we can do by ourselves. Most of our successes will be driven by the strength of our relationships with others. Maintaining relationships can be one of the most difficult parts of leading but incredibly fulfilling when they're in sync with our purpose. Ms Dava shares some of her success in developing and maintaining relationships as a boss, even as young and new to leading as she is.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16873207 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1516 4 11 full false Be Curious, Not Judgmental WOW! What a powerful thought! Instead of judging someone immediately, maybe we should get to know about them, even get to know them, first. Sounds like something a Leader of Character might do. Chief and Ms Dava share some thoughts on the subject based on their personal experiences. Don't judge!  

]]> WOW! What a powerful thought! Instead of judging someone immediately, maybe we should get to know about them, even get to know them, first. Sounds like something a Leader of Character might do. Chief and Ms Dava share some thoughts on the subject based on their personal experiences. Don't judge!  

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16831457 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1641 4 10 full false FEAR! Chief and Ms Dava have a VERY interesting conversation on the topic of fear. What do we fear? Why? How does one deal with it? A lot of questions and a very interesting scenario.

]]> Chief and Ms Dava have a VERY interesting conversation on the topic of fear. What do we fear? Why? How does one deal with it? A lot of questions and a very interesting scenario.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16791108 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1786 4 9 full false A Tough Conversation! You've heard of tough conversations. Ms Dava and Chief have one on this episode. It's not confrontational, but it's a contemporary topic that needs discussing, that of RESPECT, or lack thereof. Ms Dava and Chief discussed this topic a few years ago but have some specific examples in this discussion. Please, understand that there's no intent to disrespect anyone, just to discuss the topic.

]]> You've heard of tough conversations. Ms Dava and Chief have one on this episode. It's not confrontational, but it's a contemporary topic that needs discussing, that of RESPECT, or lack thereof. Ms Dava and Chief discussed this topic a few years ago but have some specific examples in this discussion. Please, understand that there's no intent to disrespect anyone, just to discuss the topic.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16748934 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1483 4 8 full false Comfort Zones Ms Dava has a new topic in mind as she and Chief discuss the idea of Comfort Zones. What IS a Comfort Zone? Do you really HAVE to get out of it to succeed? You may be surprised by the discussion and the answers.

]]> Ms Dava has a new topic in mind as she and Chief discuss the idea of Comfort Zones. What IS a Comfort Zone? Do you really HAVE to get out of it to succeed? You may be surprised by the discussion and the answers.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16705080 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1394 4 7 full false Discipline! Ms Dava and Chief cuss and discuss what discipline is about and how to develop it. Chief has some pet peeves! Yes, he does! And Ms Dava agrees with them. Together, they'll make the world better!

]]> Ms Dava and Chief cuss and discuss what discipline is about and how to develop it. Chief has some pet peeves! Yes, he does! And Ms Dava agrees with them. Together, they'll make the world better!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16619767 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1626 4 6 full false Adulting! When does a person become and adult? When does that person become a mature adult? Is there a difference? Why is the sky blue? Ms Dava and Chief ponder the universe's most powerful questions in this episode. But do they discover answers? You'll have to listen to find out. Join us now!

]]> When does a person become and adult? When does that person become a mature adult? Is there a difference? Why is the sky blue? Ms Dava and Chief ponder the universe's most powerful questions in this episode. But do they discover answers? You'll have to listen to find out. Join us now!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16576690 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1817 4 5 full false Just Ask! Chief answers the question that he asked Ms Dava at the conclusion of  last episode, "What is the most important thing an Effective Leader does?" And the answer is.... You'll have to listen to this episode. Sorry....

]]> Chief answers the question that he asked Ms Dava at the conclusion of  last episode, "What is the most important thing an Effective Leader does?" And the answer is.... You'll have to listen to this episode. Sorry....

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16536202 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1614 4 4 full false Slow Down! Chief and Ms Dava begin the discussion talking about slowing down. Ms Dava is in charge of a large organization and is rolling at Mach 4 with her hair on fire. Chief shares some thoughts and suggestions on how to slow down so as to make better decisions and for her to lead more effectively. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava begin the discussion talking about slowing down. Ms Dava is in charge of a large organization and is rolling at Mach 4 with her hair on fire. Chief shares some thoughts and suggestions on how to slow down so as to make better decisions and for her to lead more effectively. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16492299 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1470 4 3 full false Rhythm and Routine Chief and Ms Dava continue their discussion on Goals, Goal Setting, and Goal Accomplishment. The focus topics in this episode are rhythm and routine as well as habits and the value of having good accountability partners. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava continue their discussion on Goals, Goal Setting, and Goal Accomplishment. The focus topics in this episode are rhythm and routine as well as habits and the value of having good accountability partners. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16449785 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1650 4 2 full true Goals! Ms Dava and Chief start this new season with a discussion on goals, goal setting, challenges, resources, and resolutions, although Chief calls them revolutions. What are some challenges? How do you ensure that you meet those challenges and succeed? Happy New Year!

]]> Ms Dava and Chief start this new season with a discussion on goals, goal setting, challenges, resources, and resolutions, although Chief calls them revolutions. What are some challenges? How do you ensure that you meet those challenges and succeed? Happy New Year!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16404913 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1480 4 1 full false Gratitude! Ms Dava and Chief close out this season by sharing their thoughts and stories about being grateful. Thanks to all of our listeners. We wish you a great holiday season and look forward to sharing more thoughts in January 2025!

]]> Ms Dava and Chief close out this season by sharing their thoughts and stories about being grateful. Thanks to all of our listeners. We wish you a great holiday season and look forward to sharing more thoughts in January 2025!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16144098 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1316 3 40 full false Trust! Can we break trust with someone and regain it? Great and tough question that Ms Dava and Chief ponder on this episode.  

]]> Can we break trust with someone and regain it? Great and tough question that Ms Dava and Chief ponder on this episode.  

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16103155 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1541 3 39 full false The TRUTH Shall Make Us.... What is Truth? Ever ponder that question? That's what Ms Dava and Chief do in this episode. What are the characteristics of that word? Who knows what is THE Truth? What's the value of it? Ms Dava And Chief ponder those and other questions. 

]]> What is Truth? Ever ponder that question? That's what Ms Dava and Chief do in this episode. What are the characteristics of that word? Who knows what is THE Truth? What's the value of it? Ms Dava And Chief ponder those and other questions. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16060587 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1407 3 38 full false Common Courtesies Ms Dava and Chief discuss and banter about common courtesies, which, as the discussion goes, are not necessarily common. And what makes them courtesies? Are different behaviors courtesies in one culture and not another? What's the common purpose in being courteous? What's the truth?

]]> Ms Dava and Chief discuss and banter about common courtesies, which, as the discussion goes, are not necessarily common. And what makes them courtesies? Are different behaviors courtesies in one culture and not another? What's the common purpose in being courteous? What's the truth?

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-16021649 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1398 3 37 full true Atomic Habits - Make it Satisfying Ms Dava just ran a Spartan Race! Not CHIEF! NO WAY! He and Ms Dava connect the tenets of Jame Clear's Atomic Habits book to Ms Dava's experience with the race. They talk about Creating Immediate Results, Tracking Your Progress, Offering Immediate Success, and the value of Surprise and Delight. It's all about strengthening yourself so that your can strengthen your character!

]]> Ms Dava just ran a Spartan Race! Not CHIEF! NO WAY! He and Ms Dava connect the tenets of Jame Clear's Atomic Habits book to Ms Dava's experience with the race. They talk about Creating Immediate Results, Tracking Your Progress, Offering Immediate Success, and the value of Surprise and Delight. It's all about strengthening yourself so that your can strengthen your character!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15980747 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1477 3 36 full false Atomic Habits - Make It Easy Make it easy! That's the third law of developing Atomic Habits. Yeah, RIGHT! Make it easy is easier said than done! Ms Dava and Chief discuss how to make it easiER. Atomic Habits author, James Clear, shares his 2-minute Rule that Chief translates into breaking the habit up into small parts so that you don't overwhelm yourself. But, whatever works, works!

]]> Make it easy! That's the third law of developing Atomic Habits. Yeah, RIGHT! Make it easy is easier said than done! Ms Dava and Chief discuss how to make it easiER. Atomic Habits author, James Clear, shares his 2-minute Rule that Chief translates into breaking the habit up into small parts so that you don't overwhelm yourself. But, whatever works, works!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15940069 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1488 3 35 full false Atomic Habits - Make it Obvious Ms Dava and Chief continue their discussion on James Clear's book Atomic Habits by focusing on Mike it Obvious. What does that mean? How do we do it? What are the effects of doing it? 

]]> Ms Dava and Chief continue their discussion on James Clear's book Atomic Habits by focusing on Mike it Obvious. What does that mean? How do we do it? What are the effects of doing it? 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15859945 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1382 3 34 full false Atomic Habits Ms Dava and Chief share their perspectives on the tenets of James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits, including make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying.

]]> Ms Dava and Chief share their perspectives on the tenets of James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits, including make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15818129 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1391 3 33 full false Nine Eleven Chief shares some thoughts about 9/11, where he was, how he felt, the impact of events, etc. Ms Dava wasn't yet born.... The Nation's character changed then forever more.

]]> Chief shares some thoughts about 9/11, where he was, how he felt, the impact of events, etc. Ms Dava wasn't yet born.... The Nation's character changed then forever more.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15738543 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1330 3 32 full false Count Your Blessings! Finishing up their discussion of Chief's book, The College Freshman's BEYOND Survival Guide!, Chief and Ms Dava share what they're grateful for and what we all should be grateful for on a daily basis. It may not be easy, but it's worth it!

]]> Finishing up their discussion of Chief's book, The College Freshman's BEYOND Survival Guide!, Chief and Ms Dava share what they're grateful for and what we all should be grateful for on a daily basis. It may not be easy, but it's worth it!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15697023 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1460 3 31 full false Make a Difference! Have FUN! Learn SOMETHING! Now, Make a DIFFERENCE! That's what Ms Dava and Chief discuss in this episode. Making a difference can be difficult if you don't know who you're trying to help. Does what you think makes them better actually what makes them better? How do you know? Yeah, more questions.....

]]> Have FUN! Learn SOMETHING! Now, Make a DIFFERENCE! That's what Ms Dava and Chief discuss in this episode. Making a difference can be difficult if you don't know who you're trying to help. Does what you think makes them better actually what makes them better? How do you know? Yeah, more questions.....

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15657113 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1379 3 30 full false Learn Something! Having discussed the first lesson in Chief's book, The College Freshman's Beyond Survival Guide, which is Have Fun!, Ms Dava and Chief discuss the next lesson, which is, Learn Something! What SHOULD you learn your first year of college and beyond? And how does that happen? Listen in and you may learn the answers.

]]> Having discussed the first lesson in Chief's book, The College Freshman's Beyond Survival Guide, which is Have Fun!, Ms Dava and Chief discuss the next lesson, which is, Learn Something! What SHOULD you learn your first year of college and beyond? And how does that happen? Listen in and you may learn the answers.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15584945 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1395 3 29 full false Have FUN! Ms Dava and Chief discuss the first tenet of his book, The College Freshman BEYOND Survival Guide, Have FUN! But what is that, anyway? What does FUN mean? How do you ensure that having fun is an effective way to create Leaders of Character? Listen closely....

]]> Ms Dava and Chief discuss the first tenet of his book, The College Freshman BEYOND Survival Guide, Have FUN! But what is that, anyway? What does FUN mean? How do you ensure that having fun is an effective way to create Leaders of Character? Listen closely....

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15547901 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1348 3 28 full false College Bound! It's the time of year when many youngsters are preparing for the next chapter in their lives, college! Ms Dava and Chief begin a series of discussions based on his and his daughter's book, The College Freshman BEYOND Survival Guide, that will help empower a future Leader of Character as they embark on a new adventure.

]]> It's the time of year when many youngsters are preparing for the next chapter in their lives, college! Ms Dava and Chief begin a series of discussions based on his and his daughter's book, The College Freshman BEYOND Survival Guide, that will help empower a future Leader of Character as they embark on a new adventure.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15511313 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1384 3 27 full false What you may not know about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.... Last episode, Chief left y'all and Ms Dava with a thought that he said he'd share and discuss this episode. And so here it is! Chief and Ms Dava discuss Abraham Malow's Hierarchy of Needs, particularly, the highest need. They even get into the discussion of what love means. A lot of meat in this episode. 

]]> Last episode, Chief left y'all and Ms Dava with a thought that he said he'd share and discuss this episode. And so here it is! Chief and Ms Dava discuss Abraham Malow's Hierarchy of Needs, particularly, the highest need. They even get into the discussion of what love means. A lot of meat in this episode. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15438056 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1439 3 26 full false Stump the Chief! Dava's been reading again! And has some questions that may, or may not, stump the Chief. The book she's been reading is Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People. Believe it or not, Chief has never read the book. No excuse! He has an opinion on what Ms Dava asks relating to the book and its tenets. 

]]> Dava's been reading again! And has some questions that may, or may not, stump the Chief. The book she's been reading is Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People. Believe it or not, Chief has never read the book. No excuse! He has an opinion on what Ms Dava asks relating to the book and its tenets. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15401496 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1404 3 25 full false Discipline vs Punishment Is there a difference between discipline and punishment? Are you a Leader of Character? Do you know the difference? Ms Dava and Chief share some thoughts, experiences, and events that describe the difference between the two terms. BTW, there IS a difference!

]]> Is there a difference between discipline and punishment? Are you a Leader of Character? Do you know the difference? Ms Dava and Chief share some thoughts, experiences, and events that describe the difference between the two terms. BTW, there IS a difference!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15325463 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1601 3 24 full false Maintaining Our Commitments What happens when you don't live up to something you said you would do? Is there a way to apologize or make amends so that both people are not offended or hurt? That's the topic that Ms Dava and Chief discuss. It's real-world stuff. And it builds character.

]]> What happens when you don't live up to something you said you would do? Is there a way to apologize or make amends so that both people are not offended or hurt? That's the topic that Ms Dava and Chief discuss. It's real-world stuff. And it builds character.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15286974 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1511 3 23 full false More Conflict Resolution Ms Dava experiences some real conflicts in her new job. The theory of conflict resolution is all well and good, but when it actually happens in life, it can be difficult to resolve because it involves real people, real-time. Chief suggests Acknowledging that WE create or are part of the conflict, choosing a Win-Win Mentality, among other methods.  

]]> Ms Dava experiences some real conflicts in her new job. The theory of conflict resolution is all well and good, but when it actually happens in life, it can be difficult to resolve because it involves real people, real-time. Chief suggests Acknowledging that WE create or are part of the conflict, choosing a Win-Win Mentality, among other methods.  

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15208340 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1584 3 22 full false The One-Minute Apology Follow Up Ms Dava reports back to Chief about how the week went after attempting to accomplish hers, and her husband's, Big Rocks. Chief suggests that we all have to prioritize ourselves FIRST. 

]]> Ms Dava reports back to Chief about how the week went after attempting to accomplish hers, and her husband's, Big Rocks. Chief suggests that we all have to prioritize ourselves FIRST. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15167259 Fri, 31 May 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1553 3 21 full false The One-Minute Apology Now that Ms Dava has time to read what she wants to read, having recently graduated from the University of Texas, she's selected The One-Minute Apology, written by Kenneth Blanchard & Margret Mc Bride. Chief gives Ms Dava his perspective.

]]> Now that Ms Dava has time to read what she wants to read, having recently graduated from the University of Texas, she's selected The One-Minute Apology, written by Kenneth Blanchard & Margret Mc Bride. Chief gives Ms Dava his perspective.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15126562 Fri, 24 May 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1606 3 20 full false Self-help Ms Dava and Chief discuss the foundations of self-help, which Chief suggests include four domains: values, purpose, vision, and influence, and how to improve them. Chief suggests that you have to begin at the beginning, by doing some self-assessment and discovery.

]]> Ms Dava and Chief discuss the foundations of self-help, which Chief suggests include four domains: values, purpose, vision, and influence, and how to improve them. Chief suggests that you have to begin at the beginning, by doing some self-assessment and discovery.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15077224 Thu, 16 May 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1504 3 19 full false What's going on, on campus?! Ms Dava shares her perspective on what went on at her college, the University of Texas at Austin a few weeks ago. 

]]> Ms Dava shares her perspective on what went on at her college, the University of Texas at Austin a few weeks ago. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-15034638 Thu, 09 May 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1368 3 18 full false Schooling or Training Chief and Ms Dava continue their discussion on the merits of formal education vs trade schools. Is one more valuable, more important, than the other? Is there a balance to be struck?

]]> Chief and Ms Dava continue their discussion on the merits of formal education vs trade schools. Is one more valuable, more important, than the other? Is there a balance to be struck?

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14909749 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1316 3 17 full false The Value of Education As Ms Dava gets ready to graduate from college, Chief asks her for her perspective on the value of formal education. Is it still important? Why? Does everyone need a college degree? What's the alternative?

]]> As Ms Dava gets ready to graduate from college, Chief asks her for her perspective on the value of formal education. Is it still important? Why? Does everyone need a college degree? What's the alternative?

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14909741 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1343 3 16 full false Is Competition Good? Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14823722 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1415 3 15 full false Wants vs Needs Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14823719 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1401 3 14 full false Conflict Resolution Revolution Still discussing conflict resolution, Chief suggest a revolutionary way of thinking about the topic and how to apply different methods.

]]> Still discussing conflict resolution, Chief suggest a revolutionary way of thinking about the topic and how to apply different methods.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14732884 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1256 3 13 full false Conflict Resolution Ms Dava and Chief discuss how to resolve conflicts. WAIT! Do they? Or is there a conflict between them that needs resolving?

]]> Ms Dava and Chief discuss how to resolve conflicts. WAIT! Do they? Or is there a conflict between them that needs resolving?

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14732877 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1228 3 12 full false The Power of Positive Communication Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14654756 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 1400 3 11 full false Communication is Key! Ms Dava and Chief discuss the importance of communication in any relationship and how to improve on it.

]]> Ms Dava and Chief discuss the importance of communication in any relationship and how to improve on it.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14642943 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1352 3 10 full false The Character Identity Discovery Process - I AM! Part 2 Chief and Ms Dava conclude their discussion on the Character Identity Discovery Process proposing that the measure of our identity is based on what we do and don't do.

]]> Chief and Ms Dava conclude their discussion on the Character Identity Discovery Process proposing that the measure of our identity is based on what we do and don't do.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14549551 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1336 3 9 full false The Character Identity Discovery Process - I AM! Ms Dava and Chief ponder the question of whether we have multiple identities or just one with different parts. 

]]> Ms Dava and Chief ponder the question of whether we have multiple identities or just one with different parts. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14549543 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1363 3 8 full false The Character Identity Discovery Process - I DO! Part 2 Ms Dava and Chief continue their discussion on the Character Identity Discovery Process, I DO!, as they touch on topics such as procrastinating, the OODA Loop, and the power of saying no.

]]> Ms Dava and Chief continue their discussion on the Character Identity Discovery Process, I DO!, as they touch on topics such as procrastinating, the OODA Loop, and the power of saying no.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14504760 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1310 3 7 full false The Character Identity Discovery Process - I DO! Having discussed the first two parts of Chief's Character Identity Development Process in previous episodes, Ms Dava and Chief discuss the third part of the process that Chief calls "I DO!" Our character is measured by what we do, but doing what we know we should is not necessarily, nor always, easy. It takes a deep commitment. Here are their thoughts.

]]> Having discussed the first two parts of Chief's Character Identity Development Process in previous episodes, Ms Dava and Chief discuss the third part of the process that Chief calls "I DO!" Our character is measured by what we do, but doing what we know we should is not necessarily, nor always, easy. It takes a deep commitment. Here are their thoughts.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14461923 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1301 3 6 full false The Character Identity Discovery Process - I WILL! - Part 3 Ms Dava and Chief finish off their discussion on the second step of the Character Identity Discovery Process, I WILL!, by sharing their thoughts on such topics as respect, forgiveness, motivation, and accountability, and their importance to helping one discover their Character Identity. 

]]> Ms Dava and Chief finish off their discussion on the second step of the Character Identity Discovery Process, I WILL!, by sharing their thoughts on such topics as respect, forgiveness, motivation, and accountability, and their importance to helping one discover their Character Identity. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14417548 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1297 3 5 full false The Character Identity Discovery Process - I WiLL! Part 2 To know but not to do is not to know. The first part of the process, the I CAN!, is important but is of no value until you DO IT! That is a matter of commitment, which is the I WILL! In this episode, Ms Dava and Chief discuss how to make that commitment. It takes discipline and willfulness. And it works best when it's habitual!

]]> To know but not to do is not to know. The first part of the process, the I CAN!, is important but is of no value until you DO IT! That is a matter of commitment, which is the I WILL! In this episode, Ms Dava and Chief discuss how to make that commitment. It takes discipline and willfulness. And it works best when it's habitual!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14360506 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1404 3 4 full false The Character Identity Discovery Process - I will! Ms Dava and Chief introduce the idea of willingness as part of the Character Identity Discovery Process. It follows the self-efficacy part of "I can."

]]> Ms Dava and Chief introduce the idea of willingness as part of the Character Identity Discovery Process. It follows the self-efficacy part of "I can."

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14328165 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1312 3 3 full false The Power of Self-Efficacy Chief and Ms Dava continue their discussion on the Character Identity Development Process, particularly the power of self-efficacy. 

]]> Chief and Ms Dava continue their discussion on the Character Identity Development Process, particularly the power of self-efficacy. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14060311 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1248 3 2 full false The Character Identity Process - I Can Chief mentioned a four-part identity/integrity process last episode that he and Ms Dava discuss more deeply in this episode, specifically the first step, which is I Can or self-efficacy.

]]> Chief mentioned a four-part identity/integrity process last episode that he and Ms Dava discuss more deeply in this episode, specifically the first step, which is I Can or self-efficacy.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13965891 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1300 3 1 full false What Does the Future Hold? Ms Dava and Chief share their thoughts on what the future might hold and how to envision the future. The holidays are a good time to seek solitude and answer the most powerful questions such as what ARE my values, purpose, vision, and influencers, and how will they affect my character development? This episode concludes Season 2. We'll take a break and return in mid-January 2024. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

]]> Ms Dava and Chief share their thoughts on what the future might hold and how to envision the future. The holidays are a good time to seek solitude and answer the most powerful questions such as what ARE my values, purpose, vision, and influencers, and how will they affect my character development? This episode concludes Season 2. We'll take a break and return in mid-January 2024. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14144383 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1439 2 37 full false What Happened?! Chief and Ms Dava discuss some things that happened this past season that they call blessings and the value of assessing and measuring past achievements and plans as part of creating our character.

]]> Chief and Ms Dava discuss some things that happened this past season that they call blessings and the value of assessing and measuring past achievements and plans as part of creating our character.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14105524 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1373 2 36 full false An Attitude of Gratitude! Ms Dava and Chief share what they're grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday, which includes their listeners. Thank you! And Happy Thanksgiving!

]]> Ms Dava and Chief share what they're grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday, which includes their listeners. Thank you! And Happy Thanksgiving!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-14008302 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1368 2 34 full false Purpose Shifts As a new mom, Ms Dava's purpose and priorities have changed. Purpose and values are key parts of a person's character. Ms Dava's character has grown a lot in the past few months. 

]]> As a new mom, Ms Dava's purpose and priorities have changed. Purpose and values are key parts of a person's character. Ms Dava's character has grown a lot in the past few months. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13876857 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1292 2 32 full false Ms Dava's a MOM! First of all, BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Ms Dava and her husband, Jacob, on the birth of their son, Joel! Chief and Ms Dava talk about the biggest character test of her life. New responsibilities require adapting to a new life.

]]> First of all, BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Ms Dava and her husband, Jacob, on the birth of their son, Joel! Chief and Ms Dava talk about the biggest character test of her life. New responsibilities require adapting to a new life.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13876834 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0400 1351 2 31 full false Dava's Having a Baby! Ms Dava is having a baby soon, very soon, so we'll be taking a break until after the baby is born. She needs to focus on more important things. Blessings for an easy birth, Ms Dava!

]]> Ms Dava is having a baby soon, very soon, so we'll be taking a break until after the baby is born. She needs to focus on more important things. Blessings for an easy birth, Ms Dava!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13535981 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1306 2 30 full false The Power of Relationships Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13436515 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1302 2 29 full false When Does a Relationship Start? Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13436513 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1444 2 28 full false The Purpose of Schooling What's the real purpose of going to school? Is it to get good grades? Is it to learn?

]]> What's the real purpose of going to school? Is it to get good grades? Is it to learn?

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13365886 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1331 2 27 full false Everybody Cheats! We all know that all high school and college students cheat! Or do they? Why do they, if they do? What's the answer?

]]> We all know that all high school and college students cheat! Or do they? Why do they, if they do? What's the answer?

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13365874 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1375 2 26 full false Mental Fitness Part 2 Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13280529 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1340 2 25 full false Mental Fitness Part 1 Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13280516 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1304 2 24 full false Diet, Rest, and Sleep Diet, rest, and sleep are critical to maintaining a resilient body. Here are some thoughts on how to do that.

]]> Diet, rest, and sleep are critical to maintaining a resilient body. Here are some thoughts on how to do that.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13196877 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1327 2 23 full false Physical Fitness Ms Dava and Chief share some thoughts and ideas regarding the importance and value of physical fitness to maintaining and sustaining a person's resiliency. Gotta take care of the vessel to be a Leader of character!

]]> Ms Dava and Chief share some thoughts and ideas regarding the importance and value of physical fitness to maintaining and sustaining a person's resiliency. Gotta take care of the vessel to be a Leader of character!

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-13196859 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1301 2 22 full false Family Lessons Part 2 Ms Dava and Chief continue their discussion on where we get our CHARACTERistics.

]]> Ms Dava and Chief continue their discussion on where we get our CHARACTERistics.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12854121 Tue, 23 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1315 2 21 full false Family Lessons Part 1 Where do we learn or get our character traits? From our family is one place.

]]> Where do we learn or get our character traits? From our family is one place.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12854113 Tue, 16 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1295 2 20 full false Empathic listening Listening is an important skill for Leaders of Character. What is EMPATHIC listening? 

]]> Listening is an important skill for Leaders of Character. What is EMPATHIC listening? 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12752965 Tue, 09 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1456 1 19 full false Respect We have different ways of showing respect. Some are generational. 

]]> We have different ways of showing respect. Some are generational. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12752956 Tue, 02 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1350 1 18 full false Listening Part 2 Chief and Mrs Dava continue their discussion on the power of listening.

]]> Chief and Mrs Dava continue their discussion on the power of listening.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12666524 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1311 1 17 full false Listening Mrs Dava and Chief talk about the importance and value of listening, not just hearing.

]]> Mrs Dava and Chief talk about the importance and value of listening, not just hearing.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12666490 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1309 1 16 full false Judge not Who are we to judge?

]]> Who are we to judge?

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12623200 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1369 1 15 full false Finding your purpose What is your life's purpose and how do you find it? Those are the topics Ms Dava and Chief discuss in this episode.

]]> What is your life's purpose and how do you find it? Those are the topics Ms Dava and Chief discuss in this episode.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12580505 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1321 1 14 full false VALUES - How we're influenced Chief and Dava finish their discussion on values and start talking about purpose.

]]> Chief and Dava finish their discussion on values and start talking about purpose.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12465399 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1262 1 13 full false VALUES - Where do we get them? We're constantly bombarded with influences, but, ultimately, our values are still a choice.

]]> We're constantly bombarded with influences, but, ultimately, our values are still a choice.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12465365 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1331 1 12 full false Spirituality Chief and Dava talk about the importance of spirituality.

]]> Chief and Dava talk about the importance of spirituality.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12432499 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1388 1 11 full false VALUES! Define them. You may think you know what's important to you, but do you know what the labels you use mean? Yeah, more defining stuff....

]]> You may think you know what's important to you, but do you know what the labels you use mean? Yeah, more defining stuff....

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12338313 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1477 1 10 full false VALES! What does that even mean? It's very difficult to discuss or understand a topic if you don't know what it means first. We start our discussion on VALUES by defining the term.

]]> It's very difficult to discuss or understand a topic if you don't know what it means first. We start our discussion on VALUES by defining the term.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12338289 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1310 1 9 full false Gratitude and humility Gratitude and humility are foundational virtues that Leaders of Character practice daily. 

]]> Gratitude and humility are foundational virtues that Leaders of Character practice daily. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12171124 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1319 1 8 full false The essence of life Dava and Chief dig deeper into the essence of life, not just its purpose.

]]> Dava and Chief dig deeper into the essence of life, not just its purpose.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12170994 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1243 1 6 full false A Leader of Character does their best A Leader of Character does their best! But what does THAT mean?

]]> A Leader of Character does their best! But what does THAT mean?

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12171080 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1254 1 7 full false Selflessness is key A Leader of character is selfless. It's not about him or her. But where does one get that CHARACTERistic?

]]> A Leader of character is selfless. It's not about him or her. But where does one get that CHARACTERistic?

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12104076 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1307 1 4 full false The purpose of life Dava and Chief get deep into philosophy as they discuss the purpose of life.

]]> Dava and Chief get deep into philosophy as they discuss the purpose of life.

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12107608 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1319 1 5 full false Doing what's right A Leader of Character does what's right! But what does that mean? By who's measure and perspective? 

]]> A Leader of Character does what's right! But what does that mean? By who's measure and perspective? 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-12104072 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1348 1 3 full false Introducing ourselves Chief Bob Vásquez, and Ms Dava Flowers introduce themselves, sharing who they are and where they're from physically and philosophically. 

]]> Chief Bob Vásquez, and Ms Dava Flowers introduce themselves, sharing who they are and where they're from physically and philosophically. 

]]> Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez Buzzsprout-11987663 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1296 full false The C.L.O.C! Join Dava Flowers and Chief Bob Vásquez on their new podcast!

]]> Join Dava Flowers and Chief Bob Vásquez on their new podcast!

]]> Jose Buzzsprout-11911112 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 56 1 1 full false