Forge Your
Leadership Edge
Explore podcasts, articles, and practical leadership resources designed to help you grow into a more Purposeful, Accountable Leader.
Your journey starts here.
Listen and Leave a Review.
Ask A Leader
We want to hear from you! Submit your question below for a chance to have it featured during our “Ask a Leader” segment on a future episode of Tales of Leadership. Your question may be answered in real time by host Joshua McMillion or one of our featured guests.
Click the link below and submit your question to be part of the conversation.
Become A Guest
Do you have a story worth sharing? We are looking for leaders, innovators, and everyday people making an inspired impact. No matter your background, if you are leading with purpose, overcoming challenges, or serving others, we want to hear from you.
Click the link below and fill out the guest submission form to be considered for a future episode.
Explore the Leadership Armory
#110 Robert Roy - Leadership Under Fire: Insights from a Navy SEAL Veteran
Rob Roy is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, with 21 years of service in the SEAL teams, including over a decade with the elite SEAL Team Six. After retiring, he transitioned to entrepreneurship, founding Trident Coaching and Consulting to deliver transformative leadership programs. Rob is an award-winning executive coach, a sought-after public speaker, and the author of Leadership Lessons of the Navy SEALs: The Art of War. His leadership training programs, including "Leadership Under Fire" and "Battlefield to the Boardroom," have received accolades, including multiple YPO-WPO BEST of the BEST awards. Rob's insights on leadership, resilience, and team-building have been featured on Bloomberg TV, Fox News, and NBC.
#109 Michael Brabner - From Infantry to Innovation
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Brabner’s journey from infantry combat leader to military robotics innovator shows how leadership can transform even the largest organizations. In this episode, he shares raw lessons from combat, where the absence of simple tools like soldier-borne sensors cost lives, and how those experiences fueled his drive to reshape the military’s approach to unmanned systems. Brabner reveals how visionary leadership—rooted in Boy Scout values, hardened in Ranger School, and tested in combat—has turned fragile, expensive assets into modular, mission-ready tools that give soldiers a decisive edge. His story is a powerful reminder that disruptive change requires both innovation and leaders willing to challenge the status quo.
#79 William Leahy - Charting a Path for Veterans in American Manufacturing Excellence
William "Bill" Leahy, founder of Renaissance Reliability (RR), is a visionary leader on a mission to elevate American manufacturing to global heights by championing innovation, reliability, and manufacturing effectiveness.
Episode 48 with Jack Ryan
Jack Ryan is a Business Development Director for FN America's Military Programs Team, focused on their infantry weapons and land systems portfolio. This includes current programs of record (small arms) and developmental weapons platforms for the U.S. military.
Before working for FN America, Jack served in various business development roles within the Aerospace and Defense industries. Jack has previously worked with Syncroness, an engineering design firm focused on developing Aerospace products, and Textron Aviation, supporting their commercial sales team (domestic Citation, King Air, and Citation sales).
Before entering the industry, Jack was an active-duty Infantry Officer and served as a rifle platoon leader in Afghanistan and as a company XO at Ft. Bliss, TX. Jack is continuing his military career as a Reservist and has had two company commands and various operations roles during his time in the Army Reserves.
Jack graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Smeal College of Business (Penn State University) and held an active private pilot's license (SEL) with an instrument rating.
Jack resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and four children. He enjoys cycling, backcountry skiing, and hiking during his off time.
Browse By Topic
- podcast 119
- Leadership Development 34
- article 34
- Military Leadership 32
- phases of leadership 25
- Self-Leadership 21
- Accountability 19
- Servant Leadership 18
- Personal Growth 15
- army 14
- resilience 13
- Team Building 12
- Military Transition 11
- Growth Mindset 10
- Leadership Growth 10
- Transformational Leadership 10
- Authentic Leadership 9
- Core Values 9
- Mentorship 9
- Mindset 9
- Time Management 9
- Purpose 8
- Trust Building 8
- leadership mistakes 8
- situational leadership 8
- Discipline 7
- Purpose-Driven Leadership 7
- Self-Awareness 7
- Emotional Intelligence 6
- Strategic Leadership 6
- faith 6
- leadership mindset 6
- Organizational Culture 5
- Resilience 5
- air Force 5
- mental toughness 5
- navy 5
- Authenticity 4
- Leadership Frameworks 4
- Leadership Philosophy 4
- Purposeful Accountable Leader 4
- Relationship management 4
- Strategic Thinking 4
- Summit Leadership 4
- overcoming failure 4
- pal 4
- relationships 4
- veteran transition 4
- Adaptability 3
- Burnout Prevention 3