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September 14, 2022 62 mins

What is your perception of military leadership?

Military leadership doesn’t come from rank. It also isn’t about barking orders or command & control type of authority.

Stephen Morris joins us on the podcast today to share his experience in Army Ranger School and his time training leadership in armies around the world.

I’m certain he will clear up some of your misconceptions about military leadership.

Having retired now from the Army, Stephen is teaching leadership through his company, Renowned Leadership. You can find out more about Stephen at renownedleadership.com.

And you just have to check out Stephen’s new podcast. He started the podcast with his dad soon after we recorded this episode. Stephen told me about how he considers his dad a great leader and how you have the opportunity to learn from both of them.

Episode Outline:

  • Ranger school
    • Differing ranks, but everyone serves as a leader
    • Success isn’t just about accomplishing the mission
    • Focus on maintaining accountability
    • Leaders must listen to those on the team
    • Extreme conditions demonstrate true leadership characteristics
  • Training leadership around the world
    • Divided power - commissioned officers & non-commissioned officers
    • Decentralized command
    • Commissioned officers actually rely on the experience and knowledge of non-commissioned officers
      • Leaders must listen to those in the team
    • Team members must be trained in leadership before they will accept responsibility
    • Leadership is about relationships

 

Resources Mentioned:

Renowned Leadership

Stephen and his Dad’s Podcast

The Leadership Calculator

The Leadership Accelerator

Mark as Played

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