“Whenever you're in your worst place, you're focused on yourself, and when you're in your best places, you're focused on outside of yourself, other people. That's really what dug me out of a hole.” – Roger Hill

In today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Roger Hill, Roger is an Army infantry officer with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He shares with us his book “Dog Company”, which narrates his experience in Afghanistan as a company commander. He is also on the advisory board of Warrior Set Free, a non-profit organization that provides support to veterans.

Roger dives into his experiences as a military veteran who faced false allegations of detainee abuse and was labeled disloyal by the military. He struggled with forgiveness and survivor’s guilt but eventually learned that loyalty should be to higher values and principles rather than just to the machine.   

Tune in to this episode of The Tactical Leader, as Roger emphasizes the importance of taking action!

[00:01 - 02:51] Opening Segment

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• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop!
• Zack introduces the sponsors and special guest, Roger Hill!
• Roger talks about his struggle to regain clearance after leaving the military and how it was ultimately awarded to him

[02:52 - 17:19] Lessons Learned From The Military To Corporate World

• He talks about his time serving in Afghanistan, highlighting differences in rules of engagement and detention facilities
• He focuses on his deployment in a province in Afghanistan which was supposed to be peaceful but turned out to be a dangerous mission with many casualties
• Finding out that a translator who worked closely with him was a spy
• Feeling betrayed by his own people during a military investigation

[17:20 - 48:31] Advice For Young People To Consider Joining The Military

• Veterans face challenges when transitioning out of the military, including fighting for retirement benefits
• Legacy and giving back to the community are important values for veterans
• Overcoming personal struggles involves focusing on others and capturing negative thoughts
• Honoring loved ones and making a positive impact in the world

[48:32– 1:14:02] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Roger advises listeners to take action, veterans need more support in the business space and can only grow as a community if they work together!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“Loyalty is about being loyal to higher values and principles like honor, integrity, and those sorts of things.” – Roger Hill

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