Veteran Led

Counting with cadence is crucial to keeping uniformity and synchronization in songs and marches within the military. On this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry explains how incorporating these rhythmic flows into a business’s culture can keep teams aligned, prevent bottlenecks, and build organizational habits. Joh will explain how implementing regular meetings, measuring progress towards goals, and celebrating wins, can create a cadence that keeps everyone in sync and motivated.

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On this episode of Veteran Led, John sits down with retired Colonel and Nebraska State Senator Tom Brewer to discuss the lessons in leadership he learned throughout his career. Tom recounts The Bone Yard, a battle in which he was shot six times yet managed to overcome incredible adversity. Listen now to hear how Tom's experiences in the military have shaped him into the successful leader he is today. Click here to watch the full interview.

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In the professional world, potential is limitless. On this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry discusses the opportunity to advance, and how true qualifications of a leader can only be determined after they are promoted to a position of responsibility. John will showcase his own entrepreneurial journey from his role in the military to taking over his family business, sharing the challenges and successes he faced while climbing the ladder. By providing a space for promotion, businesses can cultivate a culture of growth, empower their employees to reach their full potential, and foster an environment where innovation and leadership thrive.

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Time is a finite resource, but we do have the power to choose how we use it. In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry will explain the military concept of "hip-pocket training" where individuals utilize any available resources and opportunities for learning and skill development. John will apply this concept to the workplace setting and share how encouraging employees to make the most of their downtime can help them unlock their full potential and achieve personal and professional growth.  

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Winning isn’t about luck; it’s the result of careful planning and preparation. Just as a military unit relies heavily on its leaders for effective planning, cohesion, and teamwork, businesses must make sure to assemble a team with leadership potential. In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry will discuss the importance of recruiting the right individuals who bring valuable experience, leadership skills, and the ability to navigate challenges, ultimately driving team members, and the organization forward.

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We cannot execute the complex until we master the simple. In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry breaks down the military’s crawl, walk, run methodology, and explains how building a strong foundation can equip businesses with the necessary resources to overcome more significant obstacles. John will discuss the ways that strong communication is an essential foundation, and share stories that highlight the achievements of effective communication in high-stress situations. By mastering soft skills like communication, teams will be empowered to navigate future complex challenges with agility.

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Trusting your team -- it may sound obvious, but it is essential to effective collaboration. In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry shares stories from his experience interacting with NCO’s on the military base, and how they taught him the significance of trust within your unit. He’ll explain how this sense of trust is crucial when working alongside subordinate leaders and supervisors in work settings. By fostering an environment of trust and empowering individuals to take ownership of their roles, teams can achieve greater productivity, cohesion, and synergy.

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Inspection leads to correction. Just as equipment, facilities, vehicles, or personnel require inspection in the forces, business can also benefit from these quality assurance practices. In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry discusses how inspection can ensure accuracy and credibility throughout a company. John will delve into the various ways in which regular inspection can help identify and rectify errors, improve processes, and maintain high standards of performance.

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Momentum, like a runaway machine gun, demands quick decisions and the courage to keep going. In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry dives into the complexities of "riding the lightning" or "breaking the belt" in business and in leadership. John highlights the need for leaders to adapt to asymmetric growth and make strategic decisions about which parts of their business to prioritize while maintaining momentum. He identifies potential pitfalls of rapid growth and how leaders need to develop alongside their organizations while empowering teams to stop unsafe acts in order to "ride the lightning" successfully in business.

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Resourcefulness goes hand-in-hand with the military. In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry brings into focus the fieldcraft that enabled soldiers to overcome challenges with limited resources. Leaders plan for restrictions and limitations and complete the mission to standard regardless of those obstacles. John explains how he used unconventional tactics in the civilian business world to survive during lean times, and to dominate despite adversity. By adopting a fieldcraft mindset, businesses can navigate scarcity, overcome hard times, and achieve success in personal and professional endeavors.

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