Why Veterans Make the Best Leaders

Trust. Resilience. Leadership. In the military, they weren't optional-they were life or death. But after service? No one hands you a guidebook on how to apply those same skills to the real world. Michael Allison knows this firsthand. A Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Michael faced combat, injury, and the challenges of transition head-on. Now, as the CEO of The Adversity Academy, he's helping veterans and professionals alike redefine leadership, conquer adversity, and take control of their lives. In this episode, Michael shares: The crucial leadership lessons forged in combat How trust and adaptability are the cornerstones of success Why mental resilience is the key to overcoming life's toughest moments His Break the Bottle Challenge and how it's changing lives The mindset shift every veteran needs to step into their full potential Timestamps: 02:15 - Lessons in trust and leadership from combat 07:30 - Preparing for the unexpected: Why training matters in business and life 14:15 - The Break the Bottle Challenge: A new approach to resilience 25:00 - How adversity can shape your future success 38:45 - Building the right team: Why relationships are everything Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: https://michaelwallison.com/ https://theadversityacademy.com/ Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

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