The Military Sherpa Leadership Podcast

• 186. Creating Clarity Like Mandela in Prison

  What kind of leadership legacy can you build from a prison cell? In this episode, we examine Nelson Mandela’s 27-year imprisonment and how he used rhythm, reflection, and relationship to lead without authority. Explore how to bring clarity and culture to your team—even when you feel powerless to change your situation.Conversation Prompts:Have you ever led without a title or formal authority?What daily habits or rhythms give your team a sense of stability?How do you maintain clarity and purpose when the system around you feels resistant?Series: Leading Through the Fog: Thriving Amid Uncertainty and ChangeEpisode 4 of 4

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• 185. Fog of War: Petraeus, Baghdad, and Briefing with Uncertainty

  How do you lead when every answer you give might be wrong—but silence would be worse? In this episode, we dive into General David Petraeus’s leadership during the height of the Iraq War, where urban warfare and political scrutiny collided. Learn how to communicate clarity when certainty isn’t an option—and why your presence, tone, and timing can make all the difference.Conversation Prompts:When have you had to lead a team without all the facts?How do you communicate confidently without overpromising?What are the risks of waiting too long to speak in high-stakes environments?Series: Leading Through the Fog: Thriving Amid Uncertainty and ChangeEpisode 3 of 4

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• 184. Your Soul Is Not a Collateral Cost

  Part of the Lost in the Climb series — a 4-part deep dive into how high-performing leaders lose themselves chasing success, and how to find the way back.Feeling stuck in a system you once believed in? You’re not alone. In this final episode, we expose the myth that you have to quit to find peace — and show how recalibration, not resignation, is the path forward. This Sunday could be your turning point.Conversation Prompts:Have you ever fantasized about separating from the military just to breathe again?Are your values and your role aligned — or are they fighting for control?What if the freedom you’re looking for is actually possible right where you are?

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• 183. The Dangerous Myth of ‘Balance’

  Part of the Lost in the Climb series — a 4-part deep dive into how high-performing leaders lose themselves chasing success, and how to find the way back.What if “work-life balance” is the wrong goal? In this episode, we dismantle the illusion that you can do it all — equally and perfectly. Instead, we offer a values-based approach that empowers leaders to make clear, confident decisions in every season of life. Balance is a myth. Clarity is the answer.Conversation Prompts:Where are you currently overcommitting — and what value is being sacrificed?Have you ever said “yes” out of fear of disappointing others, even when it cost your peace?What would it look like to set clear boundaries with your team, your boss, or your calendar

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• 182. The Real Reason You’re Burnt Out (And It’s Not the Mission)

  Part of the Lost in the Climb series — a 4-part deep dive into how high-performing leaders lose themselves chasing success, and how to find the way back.Burnout isn't always about doing too much — sometimes it's about doing too much of what doesn’t matter. In this episode, we explore the hidden costs of chasing rank, status, and approval at the expense of what you truly value. If you're exhausted but can't put your finger on why, this one’s for you.Conversation Prompts:What parts of your day feel most life-giving — and which parts drain you?Have you ever looked around and realized you're crushing goals you no longer care about?What are your top three values — and how often do your actions reflect them?

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