The Office of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief is hosting a podcast series to foster positive discussions on life, leadership, culture, resilience, and warfighting readiness. Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic speaks on topics that impact Sailors and families across the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Episodes
Fridays with Fleet: CPO Results
Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic shares a message on FY-23 Chief Petty Officer Results.
“Congratulations to all of those who found out that they were selected for Chief Petty Officer. A lot of busy weeks here ahead of you… To the First Classes that were not on the list this year, I will tell you: Do not give up. Continue to dig in, continue to lead your Sailors, continue to find ways to better yourself, and make yourself more competitive. I need your leadership on the deckplates just as I just as much as I need the Chiefs, so thank you all for your service.” -FLTCM Tocorzic
09/08/2022
Fridays with Fleet: Sailor Innovation
"If a 19 or 20-year-old, brand new to the Navy, can help me get to the results more efficiently, then I'm going to use that all day long. I'm not too proud to say it has to go this way because it's my idea." -FLTCM James "Smitty" Tocorzic
Podcast produced by MCC Sarah Villegas
04/08/2022
Fridays with Fleet: Embrace Challenges
"Not every day is going to be rainbows and butterflies, and you have to accept it and embrace it... You're maturing and learning lessons from success or failure." -FLTCM James "Smitty" Tocorzic
Podcast produced by MCC Sarah Villegas
04/08/2022
Fridays with Fleet: Origin Story
Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic shares the story of how he joined the U.S. Navy.
02/04/2022
Fridays with Fleet: Rabbit Mentors
Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic discusses "Rabbit Mentors" who inspire us to move a little faster and be a little better.
"I jokingly call him my rabbit, because every time I would get close to catching him, he would advance… So I was constantly chasing him, which was good because it kept me constantly striving to be better and do better.”
02/04/2022
Fridays with Fleet: Informal Mentors
Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic discusses informal mentors who have made an impact on his life and career.
"He was somebody that was mentoring me without even knowing that he was... just by the example that he set."
02/04/2022
Fridays with Fleet: Defining Mentorship
Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic shares his definition of Mentorship and what it really means to mentor someone.
02/04/2022
Fridays with Fleet: Intro
The Office of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief is hosting a podcast series to foster positive discussions on life, leadership, culture, resilience, and warfighting readiness. Fleet Master Chief James "Smitty" Tocorzic speaks on topics that impact Sailors and families across the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
