What do you do when the plan breaks, the stakes rise—and the problem is bigger than you? In this episode, I sit down with my long-time friend and fellow Marine, Gunnery Sergeant Myles Kerr.

Myles is currently training the next generation of 0369 Infantry Platoon Sergeants—and raising two young daughters. That blend of missions creates powerful lessons worth unpacking.

▶ What we cover:
• How leadership changes when the real problem isn’t tactical
• What parenting has revealed about blind spots and breakthroughs
• When reframing becomes the most strategic solution
• Why choosing the right lifelines matters under pressure
• How humility shapes high-stakes decisions

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Problem Solving

06:41 Myles' Current Thanks, Learning, & Growth

10:03 Myles' Story

14:34 Response to Michelle | Generational Challenges

21:52 Tactical or Deeper? Discerning the Real Problem

27:50 When the Problem Is Bigger Than You

30:34 Creatively Overcoming | Junior Marines, Fist Fights, & Instagram

38:32 Reframing the Problem to Lead with Purpose

43:39 Blind Spots Under Pressure & Coaching Toward Clarity

49:43 Unexpected Solutions from Home and Abroad

54:57 Our Shared "Why" & Final Thoughts