Recently retired Master Gunnery Sergent Samson Cantu is the guest of this episode. Master Gunnery Sergeant Cantu is a 25 year Marine, wrapping up his Military Career – recently accepting an Internship with NASA Space Center, pursuing new opportunities in the Space Industry. He shares his story about how he was introduced to the U.S. Marine Corps and the example of his father to highlight how important it is to do what you say you are going to do. Samson shares some life long lessons that will help us build and retain credibility while sharing his love of teamwork. Master Gunz teaches about the value of team dynamics and provides some thoughts on how to put people in the right placed bases on their personality and preferences. A true mentor who has many examples to share with each of us!
Master Gunz Cantu is a Texas native and is the fourth of six children. In search of challenge, travel and adventure, Master Gunz Cantu enlisted in the Marines after graduating from Alvin High School. Master Gunz Cantu would serve in all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, including Marine Expeditionary Unit / Special Operations Capable, sea duty, aboard the USS Peleliu, multiple deployments to Iraq, as well as special duty as a Marine Recruiter and Inspector-Instructor.
Samson married his high school sweetheart, Miss Alyssa Renee Perez. Together, their family would grow in size, spirit and build life-long memories & friendships throughout the journey. Along with daughters, Natalie, Samantha, Brooke & Penelope; the Cantu family would travel and serve stateside and overseas, in both I & III Marine Expeditionary Forces & two tours within the Marine Forces Reserve.
Assignments consisted of Yuma AZ, Houston TX, Camp Pendleton CA, Kane’ohe Bay HI, Aurora CO, Okinawa Japan (x2), & finally, New Orleans Louisiana.
Resources:
Ray Dalio – Creators vs Refiners vs Advancers vs Executors vs Flexors https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/principle-44e-creators-vs-refiners-advancers-executors-ray-dalio/
Team Dimensions 2.0: Discover Your Workplace Role https://internalchange.com/order-profiles-training-materials/non-disc-products/team-dimensions-profile/team-dimensions-profile-2-0-online/
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