Live Everything
Welcome to the "Live Everything" podcast, where we explore the art of mindful leadership. Join Trivius, an active duty Lieutenant Colonel and Duke PhD student, as he shares his experiences with war, academia, and navigating cultural spaces both physically and mentally.
In each episode, we'll dive deep into topics like leadership, ethics, and cultural competence, and explore how to apply these principles in the real world. Trivius draws on his personal experiences to provide tools for thinking critically about the complicated issues we face today.
As a military leader and scholar, Trivius has interacted with people from diverse backgrounds and has learned how to navigate complex cultural environments. Through his stories and insights, he inspires the next generation of leaders to be more mindful, empathetic, and effective in their leadership roles.
Whether you're a junior leader in the military or a young professional in any field, this podcast is for you. Join Trivius on a journey to become a more thoughtful leader and make a positive impact on the world around us. Let's Live Everything!
Episodes
76 episodes
24. Live Everything: The Last Episode
It's been an enriching and rewarding experience. Thank you for listening! I've learned so much throughout this journey, but it's time to turn my attention to our nation's finest! Those young and old Americans willing to risk it all for you--The...
23. Building and Sustaining a Network
Listen in as I share a leadership talk with the leaders of the Warrior-Scholar Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting service members' successful transition to higher education and beyond. Today’s topic: Building and Susta...
22. Warriorship with Sean Myers
Join us as we explore the profound question: What does it mean to be a warrior? In this thought-provoking conversation, Sean and I draw from our own experiences and questions to examine how identity is shaped by the warrior ethos. Toge...
21. Spiritual Readiness: A Testimony
God is Great! I hope you enjoy this most vulnerable and transformative message. Thanks for continually checking in! I hope you take some time to reflect on this on! Powerful stuff!
20. Navigating Crisis: Insights from Harvard Business School Lecturer Dr. Hise Gibson
Meet Dr. Hise Gibson, a mentor and lecturer at Harvard Business School. In this podcast, we explore a recent article regarding the CrowdStrike crisis of 2024, examining its implications on operational resilience. Drawing from Dr. Gibson's insig...
19. Train Intellectual Agility
Enjoy my take on a least focused area of improvement--Intellectual Agility. This is the ability to adapt to a wide range of situations by using knowledge, different perspectives, and continually questioning one's own understanding.
18. [Introduction & Chapter 1] Exodus: Out from the Ghetto in My Mind. A Memoir by Attorney William Arnold
Meet William Arnold, my younger brother and a successful lawyer, author, artist, father, husband, and servant leader. This story is ripe for learning and I hope you enjoy this series.You can find the book at online booksellers using the...
17. Welcome Home: A Vietnam Veteran Story with LTC (ret.) Ken Baskett, Infantry
Buckle up for a raw and revealing episode. I sat down with my mentor LTC (ret.) Ken Baskett. His perspective is raw, real, and passionate. I hope you enjoy this gift of experience and patriotism! A Buffalo Soldier who has sacrificed! A Buffalo ...
16. Gen Z Rising: A Cambodian American Leadership Story with Kaitlyn Mady
Meet Kaitlyn Mady, a rising young leader committed to amplifying voices in her community. Kaitlyn is an accomplished flautist, debater, and emerging leader who recently earned a prestigious fellowship to attend the Leadership Enterprise for a D...
15. Shades of Blackness: Sociological Imagination with Dr. Dialika Sall
Meet Dr. Dialika Sall, a sociologist with extensive American experience. Join us as we explore the complexities of race and ethnicity through the lens of one of the field’s most influential voices. Dr. Sall offers personal insights from her own...
14. Melodramatic Imagination: A Scholarly Conversation about Perspective
Enjoy a rich and diverse conversation with a good friend. Shah Khavari is a PhD student studying US and Pakistan Relations at Northwestern. He is deep critical thinker with a unique perspective. I hope you hang in to enjoy what I call critical ...
13. Princeton Smells Like Old Money
Join me as I try to walk you through Princeton University. I am here teaching an Aspects of Leadership course focused on developing low-income, first generation college students. In this episode I explore Princeton from a sense perspective, off...
12. Aspects of Leadership: Cultivating Leader Identity
I'm currently on-site at Princeton University and thrilled to share a part of my work with you. This series delves into leadership from a developmental perspective, addressing questions about purpose, passion, drive, and the qualities that co...
11. Freedom Day: Juneteenth
Happy Freedom Day! I hope you are in a place to take some time to think about this moments occasion.As Juneteenth approaches, I encourage you to join me in contemplating the deep significance of this day in American history and the endu...
10. Dynamic Leadership with Army Lieutenant Colonel (Promotable) Eric Alexander
Dive in as we explore the leadership and experiences of a dear mentor. Eric is preparing to assume a well-deserved tour as a Brigade Commander. His recent experiences as a Battalion Commander and with the “Red Lions” Security Force Assistance B...
9. GEN Z Rising: Train Your Imagination at Waffle House
What if taking a moment to truly appreciate your surroundings could change your perspective on life? Join us as we work through an exercise in observation at our local Waffle House. We also have an inspiring conversation wit...
8. Keys to Your First Home: A Conversation with Gregory Clanton, North Carolina Real Estate
Join Gregory and I as we discuss the keys to home ownership! This is not official financial or legal advice, but simply a conversation to get you thinking about the factors of home buying. Hope you enjoy!!!!Reach out to Gregory at https...
7. Shaping Pan-African Imagination and Solidarity: A Conversation with Literary Critic and Professor Christopher Ouma
Embark on an intellectual odyssey with Professor Christopher Ouma, our distinguished guest, who delivers a masterclass on African literature's profound role in crafting Pan-African identity. As a newly minted associate professor at Duke Univers...
6. Leadership Fireside #2: Authentic and Contrarian Leadership
Follow my lead and learn about yourself! Leadership is a journey. A tough road of self discovery and small victories. Enjoy this podcast and engage if you dare!
5. GEN Z Rising: Leadership, Service, and Identity with 2LT Richard Wagner, US Army National Guard"
Delve into the minds of tomorrow's leaders with me as we journey through diverse perspectives. In this episode, I sit down with 2LT Richard Wagner, US Army National Guard, to explore the essence of service, leadership, and identity. Join us for...
4. 30 Years Reading Illmatic
I hope you enjoy this short reflection commemorating 30 year anniversary of the greatest rap album of all time. A longer podcast will follow!Enjoy.
3. GEN Z Rising: Navigating the Life of the Mind with Duke Trinity Scholar Trisha Santanam
Explore a riveting discussion about the life of the mind and how sound influences memory and imagination. Trisha and I talk about navigating academia at Duke University, while carving out space to explore those topics most meaningful to us....
2. Grieving my Pop: One Way to Get it Out
Trying to work through and understand grief is hard. Here's my attempt.
1. GEN Z Rising: The Power of Positive Thinking with Riley Maddox
Meet Riley, a beacon of promise and ambition, charting her course through the halls of academia at the University of Louisville. A McConnell scholar, her intellect and leadership prowess are undeniable, setting her apart as a rising force in he...