Lessons in Leadership: Insights from Military Service

Join us as we learn from industry military service professionals about their careers and experience.

Episode Overview
In this episode of Ground Breaking: Where Consulting Meets Innovation, we sit down with John Hicks and Ben Temple to discuss how their military leadership experiences have shaped their careers. Discover how the principles of servant leadership, teamwork and adaptability have influenced their approach to leadership in both the military and civilian sectors. John and Ben share valuable insights into leading by example, building trust and creating effective teams.

Through their personal stories, John and Ben offer key lessons on applying military leadership principles to overcome challenges and drive success. Their experiences underscore how adaptability and collaboration are important to leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of growth.

Tune in to learn how you can incorporate these leadership lessons into your own career. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two industry leaders with a wealth of military and civilian leadership experience. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay updated on future episodes!

Key takeaways

  • The inspiration behind joining the military service. [03:24]
  • Translating military experience to civilian leadership. [11:18]
  • First command experience. [18:51]
  • Military courses and experiences that have shaped overall success. [24:35]

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