Name: Episode 95: Inside Veteran Led—John Berry’s Blueprint for Mission-Driven Leadership
Uploaded: 2024-11-11T10:00:00+00:00
Duration: 25 min 26 s
Description: In this special episode, the tables are turned as John Berry, your regular host and veteran leadership authority, takes the guest seat to discuss his new book, Veteran Led. But this isn't just any b

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In this special episode, the tables are turned as John Berry, your regular host and veteran leadership authority, takes the guest seat to discuss his new book, Veteran Led.

But this isn't just any book launch – it's a return to the very roots of our podcast, setting us on a year-long mission to explore and share military leadership lessons and Veteran success stories. John reveals the inspiration behind his book and shares his philosophy on personal growth and mission-driven leadership, emphasizing the vital role of hiring Veterans and harnessing their proven leadership skills to cultivate a strong, resilient organizational culture.

Reflecting on his military career, John introduces the "survive, thrive, and dominate" concept, inspired by the Army's "crawl, walk, run" methodology, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, teamwork, and self-determination. He reminds us that while we may not control life’s events, we always control who we become.

Veteran Led is now available on Amazon (https://a.co/d/gcBgpnO) or contact John directly at [email protected] for a signed copy.

0:00 - Introduction
0:42 - John discusses the process of writing his book
1:28 - The moment John decided to write a book
2:10 - Inspiration from JP Morgan Chase's CEO Circle program
2:51 - Sharing leadership lessons with other veterans
3:36 - The editing process and challenges of writing the book
4:53 - Decision to complete the book as a gift and source of inspiration
5:18 - John's reflection on meaningful parts of the book
6:18 - Mission-focused leadership at Berry Law
6:53 - Building a veteran-focused culture and leadership team
7:52 - Implementing military-style accountability and scoreboards
9:26 - The importance of clear performance metrics
10:21 - Challenging people as a form of leadership
11:37 - "Survive, Thrive, Dominate" philosophy
13:28 - Insights on military organizational effectiveness
14:03 - How military experience shaped leadership style
15:20 - Advice for those considering joining the military
16:27 - Best experiences in the military: Meeting leaders and serving
17:05 - Importance of striving for excellence in military and civilian life
17:30 - Transitioning from military leadership to civilian leadership
18:05 - Representing veterans as clients
18:52 - What veterans can take away from the book
19:14 - What non-veterans can learn from the book
19:40 - After Action Review
19:58 - Key quote on personal development and training
20:33 - The importance of intentional self-improvement
20:52 - Acknowledging influential figures and heroes
21:49 - Most important lesson learned: Never quit
23:04 - Hardest lesson learned: Accepting feedback
24:26 - Information on how to get the book