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Leadership before D-Day: Pressure–With Director Anthony Maras

History often remembers the invasion: the beaches, the Soldiers, and the first waves crashing ashore on D-Day. But in the days before Allied forces reached Normandy, another battle was unfolding behind closed doors. A battle of judgment, uncertainty, and leadership under immense pressure.   In thi…

The Army Ten-Miler: Beyond the Finish Line

Running the Army Ten-Miler is a Washington, D.C. tradition bringing together the military and civilians, including wounded warriors and wheelchair athletes, since 1985. It is a proud example of how the Army promotes wellness throughout the community—long after the final runner crosses the finish li…

Becoming the Leader You Didn’t Expect to Be

Not every Soldier grows up planning to serve.  In this episode of Army Matters, LTG (Ret.) Leslie Smith sits down with Cadet Orion Van Buskirk, a junior—otherwise known as a “Cow”—at the United States Military Academy at West Point, to explore what it means to discover service along the way.  Rai…

Friction to Fuel: Turning Team Difference Into Unstoppable Strength

Friction on your team? Conflict brewing? Before you manage around it — stop. Those differences in style, culture, and perspective might be your biggest untapped asset. Authors Susan MacKenty Brady, Stuart Kliman, and Lt. General (Ret.) Leslie Smith share six powerful actions to turn human differenc…

Live Chat: UFC Atlantic City Review, Bellator 198 Preview And More

On today's podcast, we'll look back at the big fights from UFC Atlantic City, including Kevin Lee's win over Edson Barboza and Frankie Edgar's victory against Cub Swanson. We'll also look at Bellator 198's Frank Mir vs. Fedor Emelianenko as well as what's at stake for that organization. We'll likel…

Tre Brooks announces 'Silicon Prairie News' acquisition by Omaha 100

Tre Brooks is President/CEO of Omaha 100. To learn more about Front Porch Investments, check out Executive Director Jody Holston on OMAPOD - part one here and part two here. To hear Jody with Spark CDI Senior Director Angela Smith on Omaha’s disinvested community development ecosystem: click here f…

From Flint to Influence

In this episode of Army Matters, LTG (Ret.) Leslie Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with Curtez Riggs, a retired First Sergeant, entrepreneur, and founder of the Military Influencer Conference.  Growing up in Flint, Michigan, Riggs watched the economic foundation of his community disappear…

The Failure Resume

In this episode of Army Matters, LTG (Ret.) Leslie Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with Curtez Riggs, a retired First Sergeant, entrepreneur, and founder of the Military Influencer Conference.  Growing up in Flint, Michigan, Riggs watched the economic foundation of his community disappear…

Tunnel to Towers: 25 Years of Turning Loss into Hope

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Stephen Siller had just completed a night shift with New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Squad 1. He was driving home to play golf with his brothers when he heard over his radio that America was under attack.  He turned his truck around.  When he reached the…

Spurs, Service, and Sacrifice

The Army teaches Soldiers how to fight, lead and endure. But what happens when the mission ends, and the weight of service remains?  In this episode of Army Matters, LTG (Ret.) Leslie Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with Major Jake Kelly, an Armor Officer, Army Strategist and author of Th…