May 20, 2025 · 44 min
In this episode of The Military Leader Podcast, I sit down with Cal Walters—Army Ranger, JAG officer, professor of leadership, and host of The Intentional Leader Podcast, ranked in the top 1.5% of shows worldwide. We dive into Cal's journey from long commutes and solo reflection to launching a global leadership platform. You'll hear how a desire to grow (and a nudge from his wife) led to a podcast that’s now shaped over 125 conversations with leaders across the military, business, and academic worlds. We cover: ✅ Why self-leadership is the foundation of leading others ✅ How to start something meaningful—even if fear is holding you back ✅ Building a leadership brand without letting ego get in the way ✅ What Cal learned from interviewing General McChrystal, General Petraeus, and Patrick Lencioni ✅ The role of military prosecutors and the emotional weight of justice ✅ The difference between being nice and being kind in leadership ✅ Practical insights on how to manage tension instead of trying to solve it If you're a leader looking to live and lead with more intention, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. 🔗 Explore Cal's work: https://www.calwalters.me 🎧 Subscribe to The Military Leader Podcast for more candid, practical leadership conversations. If you don’t have a leadership development program—start here. Check out The Military Leader Blog Visit The Military Leader YouTube Channel Get The Military Leader book on Amazon
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