#19 Schuyler Williamson - Graduating West Point and deploying overseas, lessons learned from the military, and creating leadership and business success

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Schuyler Williamson is the author of The Steady Leader.

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In this conversation, Schuyler Williamson shares his journey from aspiring professional athlete to military leader and entrepreneur. He discusses his time at West Point, the challenges of deployment, and the importance of faith and leadership in both military and civilian life. Schuyler emphasizes the significance of morning routines, accountability, and effective communication in leadership, while also reflecting on the emotional toll of military service and the transition to civilian life.

  • 00:00 Journey to West Point: A Unique Path

  • 02:57 Life at West Point: Balancing Academics and Athletics

  • 05:52 The Call to Serve: Transitioning from Baseball to Military

  • 08:36 Deployment Experiences: The Reality of War

  • 11:58 Leadership in Combat: Lessons Learned

  • 14:36 The Emotional Toll of War: Personal Stories

  • 17:53 Faith and Resilience: Finding Strength in Adversity

  • 28:23 Valor and Leadership in the Military

  • 31:30 Misconceptions About Military Service

  • 32:57 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

  • 37:03 The Journey of Writing and Leadership

  • 39:29 Morning Routines and Personal Development

  • 43:59 Leading Teams and Communicating Vision

  • 45:35 Reflections on Regrets and Family Leadership

  • 48:33 Accountability and Goal Setting

  • 50:36 Finding Joy in Simplicity

  • 52:35 Faith and Leadership

  • 55:24 Adapting Leadership Post-COVID

  • 57:04 One-on-One Meetings and Team Accountability