Podcasts about iron sharpened leadership

Give yourself the chance to be inspired by Retired Major General John Gronski by listening to this enlightening podcast replay.The question of whether there are natural-born leaders or if leadership skills can be learned is a topic of debate. However, the truth is that both perspectives hold truth. It is undeniable that some individuals possess inherent qualities that make them effective leaders from an early age. On the other hand, anyone can acquire and enhance leadership abilities through learning and practice.Draw inspiration from Major General Gronski's experiences and expertise. His insights and anecdotes are likely to ignite your own leadership potential, motivating you to learn, grow, and improve your own leadership skills.Original ContentSometimes you record a podcast that leaves you feeling uplifted, inspired, and motivated.  It's filled with practical advice that can be applied to your professional career and your personal life. That's what you will hear in this episode of the Building PA podcast.Our special guest, Ret. Major General John Gronski is a  world-renowned author and motivational speaker.  Gronski speaks about leadership and what it takes to become a good leader.His advice to others is "have the courage to make a decision" and recognize that an all-in,  optimistic attitude can make all the difference in the outcome and the perception of those you lead.John Gronski is the author of The Ride of Our Lives and Iron-Sharpened Leadership.

Happy Holidays from a A New Direction!  I am so glad that you have been a part of the show.  This has been without a doubt our best year in terms of you the listener.  I am so grateful for you listening to the show and telling your friends.  Our goal is to truly help people find A New Direction in Leadership and Success in your life, career, and your business.  And this show with Major General John Gronski is just one example of the great authors and books I interviewed this year.  You the listener voted Iron Sharpened Leadership and General Gronski as one of the most downloaded shows of the year.  So if you missed it, no worries here it is.  If you have listened to it.  I suggest listening to it again, because the general gives us practical tools to help your leadership skills. Iron Sharpened Leadership is one of the top 3 books I have ever read on leadership.  It is truly a leadership toolkit for everyone.  What is more this comes from a United States Major General that spent time working thousands of men and women in the bloodiest part of the Iraq war.  He truly exemplified what he terms "muddy boots leadership".  I highly recommend the book, and it is a book that anyone will gain from.  Enjoy the show...but I also suggest you get a copy of "Iron Sharpened Leadership". Please reach out and thank our sponsors for allowing us to continue to bring such great guests on A New Direction. EPIC Physical Therapy the facility with the most cutting edge equipment and the certified staff to help you recover from an injury or surgery, work with professional and amateur athletes, or just those of us who want to move and feel better.  When you want EPIC relief, EPIC recovery, and EPIC results then start with EPIC Physical Therapy by going to www.EPICpt.com When you are looking to sell your home or buy a new home start with what Linda Craft Team, Realtors clients refer to as “the legends of customer service”.  Whether you are in the Greater Raleigh Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina or any where in the world they can help you with your home dreams.  Contact our friends Linda Craft & Team at www.LindaCraft.com

Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face?What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience?When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why?Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into ActionThe Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love *Signed by Author & Free Shipping*Get in touch with John: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, FacebookLearn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to get back their family mojo, double their financial security, and live in abundance in all areas of their life (without feeling guilty or constantly questioning themselves): Visit www.uwedockhorn.com. Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face?What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience?When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why?Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into ActionThe Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love *Signed by Author & Free Shipping*Get in touch with John: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, FacebookLearn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to get back their family mojo, double their financial security, and live in abundance in all areas of their life (without feeling guilty or constantly questioning themselves): Visit www.uwedockhorn.com. Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face?What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience?When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why?Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into ActionThe Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love *Signed by Author & Free Shipping*Get in touch with John: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, FacebookLearn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to get back their family mojo, double their financial security, and live in abundance in all areas of their life (without feeling guilty or constantly questioning themselves): Visit www.uwedockhorn.com. Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face?What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience?When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why?Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into ActionThe Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love *Signed by Author & Free Shipping*Get in touch with John: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, FacebookLearn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to get back their family mojo, double their financial security, and live in abundance in all areas of their life (without feeling guilty or constantly questioning themselves): Visit www.uwedockhorn.com. Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

Major General John Gronski has spent over 40 years gaining experience of leading people in combat, and now in the field of business. Oliver North has hosted him on his American Heroes program celebrating his extraordinary military service. It's a great privilege to have him with us today to talk about his faith, his leadership philosophy, and his newest book, Iron-Sharped Leadership. This book is a must-read for any leader.

Major General John Gronski has spent over 40 years gaining experience of leading people in combat, and now in the field of business. Oliver North has hosted him on his American Heroes program celebrating his extraordinary military service. It's a great privilege to have him with us today to talk about his faith, his leadership philosophy, and his newest book, Iron-Sharped Leadership. This book is a must-read for any leader. The post Iron-Sharpened Leadership: Transforming hard-fought lessons into action with Major General John L. Gronski appeared first on Theology Mix.

Retired Major General John Gronski joins us to discuss how leaders can start putting the people in their charge first. We discuss leadership, resilience, values, vulnerability, and more.

Sometimes you record a podcast that leaves you feeling uplifted, inspired, and motivated.  It's filled with practical advice that can be applied to your professional career and your personal life. That's what you will hear in this episode of the Building PA podcast. Our special guest, Ret. Major General John Gronski is a  world-renowned author and motivational speaker.  Gronski speaks about leadership and what it takes to become a good leader. His advice to others is "have the courage to make a decision" and recognize that an all-in,  optimistic attitude can make all the difference in the outcome and the perception of those you lead.John Gronski is the author of The Ride of our Lives and Iron-Sharpened Leadership.

Serving Our Nation breaks through the darkness and offers encouragement through stories of hope and servant leadership. In Episode 60, Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough had the opportunity to speak with John Gronski. He is a retired US Army Major General with over 40 years' experience in the service. He is now the founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, author, and director of the leadership academy for student-athletes at Lebanon Valley College. John takes us through his storied military career and shares the impacts it's had on his leadership philosophy; the one he now uses to instruct the next generation of leaders. Find out more about "Iron Sharpened Leadership" on this week's episode. This is an episode you can't miss.

Major General John Gronski (retired) joins the Shots from the Winchester podcast again to talk about his book, Iron Sharpened Leadership, and all of the leadership lessons he learned in 40+ years of serving in leadership in the active duty component, the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as well as the civilian sector. 

On this weeks PoM Podcast my guest is Major General John Gronski  (U.S. Army, Retired) who is a leadership consultant and trainer, an international speaker, executive coach, and author. We discuss his recent book "Iron Sharpened Leadership." This is a must have in your library if you are serious about adding resource that will help you grow teams or even just grow yourself. Connect with John Gronski: https://johngronski.com/Purchase Iron Sharpened Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Sharpened-Leadership-Transforming-Hard-Fought-Lessons/dp/1735856363/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E8ZQDYU5Q8&keywords=Iron+Sharpened+Leadership&qid=1650294279&sprefix=iron+sharpened+leadership%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-1Register for Tribe: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribeSecure Your Spot at Our Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/events/mensretreatSave 25% off your order of Armored Nation Coffee by using the code "PURSUEMANLINESS" when you check out: https://www.armoredcoffee.com/

We have all been through and continue to go through crisis.  For the last two plus years we have been dealing with the pandemic.  We have seen businesses crumble, people scatter, emotions rising.  The truth is leading in a crisis is not easy.  Now we have Russia invading and starting an unprovoked war with the Ukraine.  Talk about leading in a crisis, no one is envious of what Volodymyr Zelensky the President of the Ukraine must face every day.  When it comes to leading in a crisis this week's guest on A New Direction Major General John Gronski is no stranger to living in that world. Major General Gronski served in Iraq during the Iraq war.  He served in Ramadi which was called "The Bloodiest Place on the Planet".  He led soldiers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.  He knows what Leading in a Crisis is, and the price of lives that war takes.  What is more he has been successful at leading.  He has written an outstanding book entitled, "Iron Sharpened Leadership".  In this episode we will talk about some of the book, but we will mostly deal with, "How do you lead in a crisis"?  How should we prepare?  What do you do in a crisis?  How do you keep your people together in a crisis?  And General Gronski will also compare and contrast the leadership styles of Vladamir Putin of Russia, and Volodymyr Zelensky of the Ukraine.  It is a powerful show!  You can contact General Gronski at www.johngronski.com Please reach out and thank the sponsors of our show A New Direction: EPIC Physical Therapy. They have the cutting edge equipment and the certified staff to help you whether you are recovering from a surgery, or have an injury that is holding you back, or whether you are an athlete professional or amateur that is looking to be at the top of your game.  Even if you would just like to move better they can help.  Now with two locations in the Greater Raleigh Research Triangle Park of North Carolina, so if you are looking for EPIC Relief, EPIC Recovery and EPIC Results then check out the professionals at EPIC Physical Therapy.  www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft & Team, Realtors they have been helping people with their home selling and buying needs and wants for 35 years.  Their clients call their customer service “legendary”.  That's because Linda and her team recognize that your home is more than a purchase, it is the place that some of your most significant memories will be made.  When you are looking for the best expert when it comes to real estate in your area start with the “legends of customer service” start with Linda Craft & Team.  Head on over to www.LindaCraft.com

Episode 59! This week the team covers another section of Iron-Sharpened Leadership. During this episode Mario and Adina talk about spiritual fitness, resilience, freedom and more. Get your book straight from the Made4More website at: https://www.made4moreconsulting.com/books Want to watch the podcast stream? Watch here! This Week's Action Steps:      •  Create a list of resources to help your team and tell them about them and the importance. (Ex. Recovery classes, local counselors, doctors that help with low income, insurance help…)     •  Who is your role model when it comes to handling adversity? Why? And how can you adjust on how you handle adversity?     •  Are you going after new goals? Are you living through past successes?     •  Identify if you are moving forward right now. If not, what is keeping you from MOVING FORWARD. Remain calm, and MOVE! GROW!     •  Are there areas you want to give up because of others? Have you offered them forgiveness…for you not them?Made4More Merch:      • Get your Made4More merch at the Made4More Shop! Want us to talk about a certain topic? Have a question you want to ask the Made4More team? Let us know at info@made4moreconsulting.com  Follow Made4More Consulting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Welcome to Episode 58! This week the team covers another section of Iron-Sharpened Leadership. During this episode Mario and Adina talk about initiative, PIQ, peer to peer coaching, and more. Get your book straight from the Made4More website at: https://www.made4moreconsulting.com/books Want to watch the podcast stream? Watch here! This Week's Action Steps:      •  Does your team know and utilize team work?     •  Are you using PIQ?     •  Do you have your teams trust to create peer to peer coaching?     •  Are you calm, confident, and collected while communicating?     •  Do you spend time getting to know your team?     •  Create a practical list of 3 things you can do to get better engaged with your customers, employees, family, and friendsMade4More Merch:      • Get your Made4More merch at the Made4More Shop! Want us to talk about a certain topic? Have a question you want to ask the Made4More team? Let us know at info@made4moreconsulting.com  Follow Made4More Consulting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

It's episode 57 and this week the team covers another section of Iron-Sharpened Leadership. During this episode Mario and Adina discuss gaining insight, handling mistakes, having patience, and more. Get your book straight from the Made4More website at: https://www.made4moreconsulting.com/books Want to watch the podcast stream? Watch here! Episode Reference:      •  Jocko Podcast: Episode 235 This Week's Action Steps:      •  What are you decisions are you making with the genuine input of those around you?     •  Are you even having a meeting to discuss the events that are happening in your business? Are you following up and identifying key wins and challenges?     •  Evaluate how you're evaluating. Remember, your metrics need to line up with what you value and need to line up with your why.Made4More Merch:      • Get your Made4More merch at the Made4More Shop! Want us to talk about a certain topic? Have a question you want to ask the Made4More team? Let us know at info@made4moreconsulting.com  Follow Made4More Consulting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The whole gang is back together! This week they cover the third section of Iron-Sharpened Leadership. During this episode Mario and Adina discuss true crime podcasts, mentors, responsibility, metrics, and more. Get your book straight from the Made4More website at: https://www.made4moreconsulting.com/books Want to watch the podcast stream? Watch here! This Week's Action Steps:      •  Who are your mentors? Are you listening to anyone better than you? Are you coachable?     •  Do you know your team's purpose/why? Is it being communicated effectively and consistently?     •  Does your team know the metrics they are aiming for? Are your metrics people-centered or project-centered? Does your team even have metrics?Made4More Merch:      • Get your Made4More merch at the Made4More Shop! Want us to talk about a certain topic? Have a question you want to ask the Made4More team? Let us know at info@made4moreconsulting.com  Follow Made4More Consulting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

It's episode 55 and Mario and Adina are off location! This week they cover the second section of Iron-Sharpened Leadership. During this episode Mario and Adina discuss getting to know your people,  intentions,  being an expert in your area, and so much more. Get your book straight from the Made4More website at: https://www.made4moreconsulting.com/books Episode Reference:      •  Jocko Podcast: Episode 235 This Week's Action Steps:      •  Do you know your people? And what are you going to do to get to know them?     •  Do you have someone on your team who is willing to tell you the truth in difficult situations?      •  As the leader, who is mentoring you? Who are the people smarter than you? Who are you listening to consistently? Are you growing at all?Made4More Merch:      • Get your Made4More merch at the Made4More Shop! Want us to talk about a certain topic? Have a question you want to ask the Made4More team? Let us know at info@made4moreconsulting.com  Follow Made4More Consulting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Major General John Gronski is a proven combat leader with over 40 years service in the United States Army. He believes strong principles will win the day in every situation. As Brigade Commander in Ramadi, Iraq, one of the bloodiest battles in modern war, he led 5,000 soldiers and marines in combat. We discuss John's recent book 'Iron-Sharpened Leadership: Transforming Hard-Fought Lessons Into Action', a book based on operational experience and peppered with inspirational, honest, self reflective stories along with true actions we can all take to become a more effective leader based on a leadership philosophy that includes character, competence and resilience.   LINKS   John Gronski Website https://johngronski.com   The Mojo Sessions website https://www.themojosessions.com   The Mojo Sessions on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheMojoSessions   The Mojo Sessions on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMojoSessions   Gary on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bertwistle   Gary on Twitter https://twitter.com/GaryBertwistle   The Mojo Sessions on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themojosessions   © 2022 Gary Bertwistle.  All Rights Reserved.

Mario and Adina are back! This week they kick off the first section of Iron-Sharpened Leadership. During this episode Mario and Adina discuss giving up, achieving, character, and so much more. Get your book straight from the Made4More website at: https://www.made4moreconsulting.com/books Want to watch the podcast stream? Watch here! This Week's Action Steps:      •  What are you doing to grow right now? Not this year…right now.     •  Sit down and determine your values. (Values = what you stand for.)     •  As the leader, who is mentoring you? Who are the people smarter than you? Who are you listening to consistently? Are you growing at all?Made4More Merch:      • Get your Made4More merch at the Made4More Shop! Want us to talk about a certain topic? Have a question you want to ask the Made4More team? Let us know at info@made4moreconsulting.com  Follow Made4More Consulting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Major General John L. Gronski is the author of the books Iron-Sharpened Leadership and The Ride of Our Lives, he is an international speaker, executive coach and leadership consultant. Listen in on this episode as John shares with Brian his thoughts on character based leadership. When asked to share an example of Leadership without hesitation John offers Colin Powell as a person with the core values of a leader. John also shares his experience from the bicycling across America experience with his wife and 15-month old son. There were challenges, memories made and the revelation that life is a team sport. Please enjoy, subscribe and share. https://buildcs.net brianb@buildcs.net https://johngronski.com

When it comes to leadership who better than a U.S. Army general is more qualified to talk about it.  When you have led thousands of men and women in the midst of brutal, volatile, and dangerous combat, and having to take the responsibility of the lives of all those under his command you better demonstrate great leadership.  You not only need to have great leadership knowledge, but you must have characteristics, values, and wisdom that people believe in and want to follow.  Major General John L. Gronski (ret'd) is that person, and we have the honor of having him on A New Direction with his book Iron Sharpened Leadership. General Gronski's book is in my opinion the essential must read leadership book that you must have on your book shelf.  The book literally takes you through the building of a great leader.  He divides it into three sections:  Character, Competence, and Resiliency.  It is the foundation of these qualities that he gives us an advanced class in leadership.  "Iron Sharpened Leadership" is practical, pragmatic, will make you think, consider your own values, and will change you.  General Gronski fully understands that to be the best leader you need to continually train all four of the areas of your being, i.e. the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.  The fact is if you are not growing in these areas, you are dying.  "Iron Sharpened Leadership" will encourage you, but more importantly it will change you!  Get your signed copy directly from the General himself by Clicking Here! Please reach out and thank the financial sponsors of A New Direction: EPIC Physical Therapy – from everyday aches and pains, to better nutrition, to high performance professional athletes, EPIC PT highly experienced staff coupled with the latest cutting edge technology can help you get to the place you want to be.  When you first walk in to EPIC Physical Therapy it will immediately become apparent that you are in for a change of you.   An EPIC you!  Learn more about becoming EPIC by going to www.EPICpt.com  And… Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS, for 35 years they have been known as the “Legends of Customer Service”, because it is their culture.  They have helped people from all over find the right professional to sell or buy their home.  And if you are located in the greater Raleigh – Durham – Research Triangle Park (RTP) area stop in and get a FREE bottle of water and learn more…head on over to www.LindaCraft.com for more details

0:00:00 - Opening0:03:33 - General Gronski. "Iron Sharpened Leadership"2:35:43 - How to stay on THE PATH.2:59:24 - Closing Gratitude.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

Do you have the courage to do the right thing, even when it's hard?  You might remember John he was on the podcast last year and he is back to talk about his newest book "Iron-Sharpened Leadership." One phrase really stood out to me from our interview and it's our conversation on personal courage. Having the courage to do what is right, even when it might leave you alone.  As we dove into this topic it became clear from my own experiences and the world we live in today that this one trait of a great leader can make all the difference. John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) is the founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, author, and director of the leadership academy for student-athletes at Lebanon Valley College. John is a Certified DISC Practitioner and he serves on the Academic Advisory Council for Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies. John has earned a superb reputation as a leadership and peak performance expert, a motivational storyteller, and a much sought-after speaker and leadership seminar facilitator. His presentations feature inspirational stories and wisdom gained from his own leadership experience and the experience of others. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1735856363/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1735856363&linkCode=as2&tag=bdk00b-20&linkId=86a8f998e923bd8f9e3554009a8ca57c (Iron-Sharpened Leadership Book) https://www.militaryveterandad.com/75-the-ride-of-our-lives-with-john-gronski/ (Ep. 75 - The Ride of Our Lives)  Topics Covered: Leading others for 40 years  Toxic Leadership Treating people with dignity and respect Emotional Intelligence Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership on the hard decisions Resilience Leadership Personal Courage  How to connect with guest https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gronski/ (LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/JohnGronskiLeads/ (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gronski/ (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gronski/ (Twitter) https://johngronski.com/ (Website) Sponsorships: https://www.militaryveterandad.com/monkmanual (10% off of the Monk Manual Daily Planner) Code = VETDAD  Thank you for Listening to the Episode! Be sure to subscribe on https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-military-veteran-dad-podcast/id1448127126 (Apple), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9taWxpdGFyeXZldGVyYW5kYWQubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M (Google), https://open.spotify.com/show/2I1mwoZ0VaR9tLdCwwxsg2 (Spotify), or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at ben@militaryveterandad.com. Follow Ben on Social Media to stay up to date on Military Veteran Dad – https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.killoy (Facebook) | https://twitter.com/BenKilloy (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/militaryveterandad/?hl=en (Instagram) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-killoy/ (LinkedIn) For help, resources, and community support, please join the https://www.facebook.com/groups/militaryveterandad (Military Veteran Dad) Facebook Group. Be sure to check out all the http://www.freedadcourse.com/ (free courses) available to help come home to a better tomorrow. Heads Up: My episodes may contain affiliate links! If you buy something through one of those links, you won't pay a penny more, but we'll get a small commission, which helps keep the lights on. Thanks! Support this podcast

I love sitting down with great leaders! In this conversation, I get to chat with John Gronski, who recently released Iron Sharpened Leadership. We talk about character, values, and the importance of relationships.  Full Transcripts Here Links:  John Gronski's Website John on Instagram  Tony on Instagram

“It's okay for a leader to not have all the answers. ” Whether you have the official title of a “leader” or not, know that influence is leadership. Whether it is in the online space, dealing with clients, or raising this next generation of kiddos, our leadership journey is one that should always be growing and developing. Today we are joined by a returning guest, John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) who is the author of  “Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into Action" as he shares with us his top lessons of leadership after leading THOUSANDS of soldiers at a time, and over 40 years of leadership experience.    Connect with John Gronski: https://johngronski.com/   WHO IS JOHN GRONSKI? John L. Gronski, Major General, USA (Ret.) is CEO & Founder of Leader Grove LLC (www.LeaderGrove.com). He is the author of "The Ride of Our Lives: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Love". John is a much sought-after speaker & leadership seminar facilitator. John served for over 40 years in the Army on active duty & in the PA National Guard. Assignments included DCG USAREUR (ARNG), 37th Commanding General of the 28th Infantry Division, & Commander of 2nd BDE, 28ID in Ramadi, Iraq (2005-06). He also served in Lithuania from 2000 to 2001. John holds a MBA from Penn State and a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. John attended Alvernia University as a doctoral student in the corporate leadership program. He was certified as a Project Management Professional and holds a master certificate as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University. John is a graduate of numerous military schools to include the U.S. Army War College, the Command and General Staff Course, the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Ranger School, & Airborne School. His military awards & decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation (2nd award), Governor's Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab, & Basic Parachutist Badge. Other achievements include the U of Scranton's Frank J. O'Hara Award for Government Service, the Infantry Association Order of Saint Maurice, the Republic of Lithuania Medal of Merit & Order for Merits Knight's Cross, the Washington Crossing Foundation Award, the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award, & the PA VFW Eagle Award. John is a non-resident senior fellow for the Transatlantic Leadership Program with the Center for European Policy Analysis. John's personal leadership philosophy is built upon character, competence, & resilience.   FROM TODAY's EPISODE: Consistency in communication (even when we don't know what to say) After action reviews and the importance of being introspective Leaders helping themselves and their followers become more resilient Dealing with the fear that authenticity will threaten your competence?   CONNECT WITH US! SIGN UP FOR FIDGET FRIDAY: https://www.heatherparady.com/fidgetfriday WANT A CHANCE TO ASK FUTURE GUESTS QUESTIONS? Text “Podcast guest” to  +1 (501) 214-4307 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/645500432309046 YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/heatherparady TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady?

If it's not obvious to listeners yet, I believe there's a huge difference between LEADING people, and simply telling them what to do.But what's perhaps more difficult to communicate is the need for leaders to CREATE other leaders. And when you find yourself in a position at the top, it can be easy to make excuses for why you're too busy to mentor those coming up behind you. Trust me. Still, there's a different sort of hesitancy that can present itself when it comes to taking on the role of a mentor. It's a little voice that pops up and says, “Who am I to tell someone how to live their life? After all, I'm not perfect…” Thankfully, my guest today has a 40-year head start on that nagging voice.John Gronski, MG (Ret.) is the CEO of Leader Grove and the author of, “Iron-Sharpened Leadership.”But before becoming an author, public speaker, and founder of his own leadership-consulting business, John had a different title. 37th Commanding General of the 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, John is my very first repeat guest, and I was so thankful to have him on again to discuss a book that was decades in the making. The stories he gathers and the lessons he shares are what any leader – military or otherwise – needs to hear.  Enjoy the show! 

“It is people, not things, who nurture our souls.” Character is the root of leadership. A leader of character must establish a culture of trust. A leader grows trust by trusting others first, providing a vision, displaying integrity, leading by example, and sincerely caring about others. A leader must have more than values and principles. Join us for a fresh look at Character, Competence, and Resilience with author General John Gronski (recently retired) for insights into his forthcoming book, Iron Sharpened Leadership, Fidelis Publishing/Oley North. John Gronski is a proven combat leader with over forty years' service in the United States Army including active duty and is a nonresident fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. John is a leadership and peak performance expert, motivational storyteller, and a much sought-after speaker and leadership seminar leader. Go to john@Johngronski.com.