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🎧 Episode Summary

In this special Father's Day reflection, Scott pays tribute to all fathers—past and present—while honoring his own father’s remarkable legacy. A decorated World War II and Korean War veteran, Scott’s father embodied the quiet strength and unwavering service that define true leadership. This episode is a reminder that leadership often begins at home, modeled in moments of sacrifice, steadiness, and love.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• How presence, not perfection, defines fatherhood
• Why real leadership often looks like quiet sacrifice
• How personal legacy shapes public leadership

💬 Share This With a Leader Who:

• Is a father or father figure seeking to lead well
• Wants to reconnect with the values passed down through generations
• Appreciates stories of courage, sacrifice, and legacy

📚 Highlighted Story:

Scott shares the story of his father—who fought in the South Pacific during WWII, later became a U.S. Marine, and was wounded at the Chosin Reservoir. Even when injured, he completed his task before calling for help. That example of service, strength, and humility continues to guide Scott’s life and leadership today.

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🔑 Keywords:

Father’s Day, Leadership Legacy, Family, Honor, Sacrifice, Stoic Strength, WWII, Korean War, Chosin Reservoir, The Inner Strategy, Scott Smith

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Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

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