What if the way you lead could mean the difference between failure and survival?

In this powerful conversation, Christine Miles sits down with retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling to explore leadership under the highest stakes imaginable—from commanding 90,000 troops to writing letters to his sons before going to war, unsure if he'd return. Together, they unpack what truly drives people, how great leaders think, and why understanding—not authority—is the real force behind influence.

This episode goes beyond military leadership—it's about how we show up for others in business, at home, and in moments that matter most.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why one conversation can change the entire trajectory of your life
• The difference between telling people what to do vs. challenging them to think
• How to understand what truly motivates others—and lead from that place

If you want to lead with clarity, build trust, and bring out the best in others, this conversation will shift how you think about leadership forever.

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Guest: Lt. General (Ret.) Mark Hertling – Author of If I Don't Return