The Military Sherpa Leadership Podcast

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


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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:

  1. Have you ever made a hard call to delay a major plan? What led to your decision?
  2. How do you distinguish between healthy patience and fear-based indecision?
  3. How do you lead confidently when your decision may never have a clear “right answer”?

Series: Leading Through the Fog: Thriving Amid Uncertainty and Change

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