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This episode provides inspiration and guidance for leaders, emphasizing that leadership is a choice and a continuous process of development.

Key takeaways from the video include:

•Leadership is Chosen, Not Born (0:04-0:16): The video highlights that individuals choose to be leaders, and their leadership is recognized by those around them, not self-proclaimed.
•The Michelangelo Effect (0:41-1:05): True leaders are like Michelangelo, who could see the potential within a block of marble. Similarly, leaders should be able to see and cultivate the "spark" and potential in the people they lead.
•Paying it Forward (1:21-1:45): The speaker shares a personal story of being a college dropout who was given a chance to succeed. This underscores the importance of giving opportunities to others and "paying it forward" by talking to and helping those in your organization, even prioritizing their growth over personal promotions.
•Importance of Culture (3:00-3:12, 6:08-6:21, 9:34-9:47): The most significant impact leaders have on an organization is establishing a positive culture. A strong culture can help overcome challenges like manning problems, equipment issues, and crammed schedules.
•Leader Development is Crucial (4:29-4:32): Nations that invest heavily in leader development are the ones that perform best during inter-war periods and when new conflicts arise.
•Transferable Skills (5:07-5:29, 5:44-6:02): The skills learned as a leader, particularly in an organization like the Army, are highly transferable and valuable not only for military success but also for future civilian careers and personal life. These skills include problem-solving, teamwork, and pitching ideas.
•Focus on People and Fun (7:13-7:15, 8:56-9:01): Leaders should focus on taking care of their people and not get overwhelmed by numerous tasks. It's crucial to prioritize well-being and remember to have fun in the profession, as it's a gift.
•Upholding History and Legacy (9:57-10:22): Leaders are encouraged to remember the history of those who came before them and to uphold the foundation and accomplishments laid by past warfighters.
•Going to Bat for Your Guys (11:43-11:50): A key quality of a good leader is being willing to advocate for their team, as this builds loyalty and ensures mutual support.
•Continuous Improvement through Habits (10:48-11:06): Progress comes from small victories and stacking positive habits, such as getting up early, working hard, learning new things, being positive, and surrounding oneself with phenomena

Why Teach Me to Fish?

Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day.
Teach them to fish, feed their family for life.

Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership.

Our Pursuit here is to get a little bit better every day.

Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits.

Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, Being positive and Surrounding yourself with phenomenal People.

Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself.

I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too.

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