The Military Sherpa Leadership Podcast

• 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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• 181: When the Mask Becomes the Man

  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 happens when the rank, the role, or the reputation becomes who you are? In this episode, we explore how leadership identities form — and distort — in high-performance environments. We'll walk through the subtle shift from authentic purpose to persona performance, and why rediscovering your “why” might be the most powerful thing you can do as a leader.Conversation Prompts:In what ways has your identity been shaped by your role or rank?Have you ever found yourself prioritizing your job over your values? What did that look like?Who are you outside the uniform — and how often do you let that version of you lead?

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• 180. The Enemy Gets a Vote: Eisenhower and the D-Day Delay

  What do you do when the biggest decision of your life hinges on a weather report? In this episode, we explore the story of General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s decision to delay the D-Day invasion by 24 hours—a move that may have changed the course of history. Learn why strategic patience, humility, and clarity are essential leadership traits in times of uncertainty.Conversation Prompts:Have you ever made a hard call to delay a major plan? What led to your decision?How do you distinguish between healthy patience and fear-based indecision?How do you lead confidently when your decision may never have a clear “right answer”?Series: Leading Through the Fog: Thriving Amid Uncertainty and ChangeEpisode 2 of 4

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• 179. Chaos in the Cockpit: Apollo 13 & Mission Drift

  What happens when your plan blows up—literally? In this episode, we unpack the Apollo 13 crisis as a leadership masterclass in clarity under pressure. Learn how to anchor your team when the mission changes overnight, and walk away with practical tools to lead through the fog.Conversation Prompts:When have you experienced a "mission drift" moment in your team?What does it sound like to declare a new mission without seeming like you’re giving up?How can you tell when your team is waiting for clarity that hasn’t been given?Series: Leading Through the Fog: Thriving Amid Uncertainty and ChangeEpisode 1 of 4

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• 178. Leading When They Don’t Like You: Standing Firm in the Storm

  Description: You can do everything right—and still get criticized. In this episode, we unpack the leadership reality that you can’t please everyone, and more importantly, you shouldn’t try. Learn how to lead with clarity, hold the line with accountability, and deal with the emotional fallout of being misunderstood or disliked.Team Discussion Prompts:Have you ever led well but still received negative feedback? How did you handle it?What’s one boundary or standard you’ve been hesitant to enforce because of potential backlash?How do you know when feedback is valuable vs. just noise?

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