The Military Sherpa Leadership Podcast

• 190. Sherpa Code Principle 2: Let Your Values Chart the Course

  This episode explores Principle 2 of the Sherpa Code: Let Your Values Chart the Course. We reveal the hidden cost of chasing success without defined values—and how that drift impacts your peace, presence, and purpose. Instead of striving for balance, we challenge leaders to anchor every decision to what matters most. When you define your values, you stop chasing noise and start leading with intention.

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• 189. Be the Healthiest Person on the Mountain: Leadership Starts with You

  You can't pour from an empty cup—and you definitely can't lead from one. In this gut-check episode, we unpack the first principle of the Sherpa Code: owning your responsibility to be the healthiest person on your team. Mental, physical, emotional, and even financial health aren't indulgences; they're leadership non-negotiables. It's time to shift from reactionary firefighting to intentional rhythm-building.Team Conversation Prompts:Where in your life are you just “getting through” instead of leading with margin?Ask a teammate or family member: Where do you think I’m giving too much and asking too little?What part of your daily rhythm feels most reactionary—and what would it take to regain control?

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• 188. Climb With Purpose: Introduction to the Sherpa Code

  Core values are essential—but too often, they don’t show us how to actually lead people, develop ourselves, or build high-performing teams. In this kickoff to our 14-part Sherpa Code series, we dive into why military values are necessary but incomplete, and why every leader needs a clearly defined code to climb with others. This episode lays the foundation for the principles ahead—and invites you to stop climbing alone.Team Conversation Prompts:What are the unofficial values of your team—and how are they showing up in behavior?What personal values do you lead with daily, and which are aspirational?Have you ever been part of a team that had values but no code? What happened?

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• 187. Leading Without Stripes: Influence When Authority Fades

  As you rise through the ranks, leadership stops being about authority and starts being about influence. From tough personalities to volunteer teams with no obligation to follow, the true test of your leadership is who listens when they don’t have to. In this episode, we explore how to build influence early—and why it's one of the most critical skills you’ll ever master.Team Conversation Prompts:Who on your team challenges your influence the most—and how might you intentionally grow from that tension?What volunteer or cross-functional group can you lead right now to practice influence without authority?Think of someone you find hard to work with. How would you lead them if they were a key stakeholder in your future mission?

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• 186. Creating Clarity Like Mandela in Prison

  What kind of leadership legacy can you build from a prison cell? In this episode, we examine Nelson Mandela’s 27-year imprisonment and how he used rhythm, reflection, and relationship to lead without authority. Explore how to bring clarity and culture to your team—even when you feel powerless to change your situation.Conversation Prompts:Have you ever led without a title or formal authority?What daily habits or rhythms give your team a sense of stability?How do you maintain clarity and purpose when the system around you feels resistant?Series: Leading Through the Fog: Thriving Amid Uncertainty and ChangeEpisode 4 of 4

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