Rob Abbott: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield

Welcome to Mindful Leader with your host, Dennis Shaw.

In this episode, we're delving into leadership from a military perspective, featuring insights from Rob Abbott, a retired Marine and licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg, and two of his students -- pastors, Jeremiah Harris and Bryson Lilly. They share their experiences in leadership development through immersive battlefield staff rides, uncovering valuable lessons on trust, communication, and self-awareness.

Discover how history, particularly significant Civil War battles like Gettysburg and Antietam, becomes a powerful tool for teaching modern leadership skills. Our guests highlight the importance of understanding "the why" behind leadership actions, fostering trust within an organization, and developing a fingertip feel for effective decision-making.

Whether you're in a corporate setting or leading a church community, these transferable skills and principles will help you build a more complete leadership toolbelt. Listen for practical advice on becoming a better leader and ensuring meaningful integration of leadership teachings into real-world applications.

Information on the Gettysburg Foundation Leadership Development program is HERE.  

Questions on their experiences can be sent to Bryson HERE and Jeremiah HERE.  

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