Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, America’s First Corps, hosts Connect First – a monthly podcast that focusses on Army leadership and professional development
Episodes
Connect First - Ep. 11 with the I Corps Best Squad 2023
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discuss team building and functioning as a squad during the I Corps Best Squad Competition 2023 with Staff Sgt. Raymond Voytek, Spc. Dylan Jones and Spc. Tadre Robe during the eleventh episode of Connect First.
11/17/2023
Connect First - Ep. 10 with CSM Tammy Everette, NCOLCOE Commandant
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, America's First Corps, discusses the role of the Noncommissioned Officer along with leadership and professional development for the future of the Army with Command Sgt. Maj. Tammy Everette, Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence Commandant, during this episode of Connect First.
10/31/2023
Connect First - Ep. 9 with CPT Grady Pennell and SGM Dina Pang
America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses about suicide prevention, resiliency and building trust through authenticity with Cpt. Grady Pennell and Sgt. Maj. Dina Pang during the ninth episode of Connect First.
09/29/2023
Connect First - Ep. 8 with MSG Earl Plumlee
America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses service for others, establishing confidence in Soldiers, and assuming calculated risks with Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee during the eighth episode of Connect First.
07/06/2023
Connect First - Ep. 8 with JP Lane
America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses selfless service, overcoming obstacles, and staying positive with SPC (Ret.) JP Lane during the seventh episode of Connect First.
05/02/2023
Connect First - Ep. 5 with SMA Jack L Tilley
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps discuss asking for advice, communicating effectively, and that it's okay to have fun, with Retired 12th Sgt. Maj. of the Army Jack L. Tilley during the fifth episode of Connect First.
03/31/2023
Connect First - Ep. 6 with SEAC John Wayne Troxell
America's First Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns discusses leading in a joint environment, transformational leadership, work-life balance, and transitioning from the military with former I Corps CSM and the 3rd Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) - John Wayne Troxell during the sixth episode of Connect First.
03/13/2023
Connect First - Ep. 4 with COL Meghann Sullivan
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the nature of officer and non-commissioned officer relationships with Col. Meghann Sullivan, commander of 5th Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, during this fourth episode of Connect First.
02/27/2023
Connect First - Ep. 4 with COL Meghann Sullivan
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the nature of officer and non-commissioned officer relationships with Col. Meghann Sullivan, commander of 5th Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, during this fourth episode of Connect First.
02/27/2023
Connect First - Ep. 3 with CSM Todd Sims
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses the importance of remaining relevant and relatable with Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, the command sergeant major of U.S. Army Forces Command, during this third episode of Connect First.
01/27/2023
Connect First - Ep. 2 with CSM Adam Schuessler
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, America's First Corps, discusses leadership and conflict management with Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Schuessler, Henry H. Lind Noncommissioned Officer Academy Commandant, during this episode of Connect First.
12/15/2022
Connect First - Ep.1 with CSM Anthony Powers
Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Carns, the command sergeant major of America's First Corps, discusses leadership and relationships with Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Powers, the command sergeant major of 555th Engineer Brigade, during this first episode of Connect First.
