Episode 34: Sir, You are the Brass: Enhancing Leadership Dynamics with Self-Awareness

Roles, rankings, and hierarchy; they’re beneficial to personal growth and leadership goals, but when used incorrectly, they can also create a sense of disparity between you and your comrades. In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry discusses the value of self-awareness when it comes to leadership and rank. John will emphasize the importance of understanding the perspectives of different roles and how self-awareness enables leaders to understand their strengths, weaknesses, tendencies, emotions, and blind spots.

0:00 - Introduction
1:30 - Realization of being "the brass"
2:13 - Authentic leadership vs. formalities
04:22 - Importance of being the brass in your organization
05:02 - Balancing presence as a leader
7:38 - Public vs. private reprimands
9:14 - Situational awareness in leadership
10:16 - Importance of meritocracy
12:00 - Significance of encouragement in leadership
14:00 - Handling rumors and attention seekers
15:11 - Confidentiality within the leadership circle
16:20 - Ensuring clear communication
17:14 - Importance of leader's opinion
17:36 - Rank has its privileges and pressures
19:36 - After Action Review

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