In this episode of the Leadership Loading Podcast, host Jason McClaren speaks with Bob O'Connor, author of Jeep Show: A Trooper at the Battle of the Bulge. Bob shares the little-known history of enlisted WWII entertainers—troops who risked their lives to perform just behind the front lines to boost morale. Discover the leadership lessons these stories offer and how they apply to today's military and corporate teams.

💡 Key Topics:

Morale-building through presence and leadership

Forgotten WWII history: The Jeep Shows

Lessons from POW and Medal of Honor recipient James Stockdale

How leadership impacts frontline effectiveness

Applying military morale techniques to modern workplaces

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In this powerful episode of The Leadership Loading Podcast, host Jason McClaren welcomes Chad Carter, a retired Air Force Judge Advocate turned passionate veterans’ advocate. Chad shares his compelling journey from aspiring prosecutor to JAG officer and how he’s now fighting for veterans' rights through his nonprofit, Bayou Veterans Advocacy.🎙️ Topics Covered:Chad’s 20-year career as a JAG officerThe gaps in veteran mental health servicesWhy peer support teams are vitalStarting a nonprofit for veteransTips for new leaders in high-pressure roles🔗 Learn More:💼 Chad’s Law Firm: https://parkeralexander.com🇺🇸 Bayou Veterans Advocacy: https://bayouvets.org💡 Support Veteran Certifications: https://goheroes.org✊ If you're a veteran or know someone who is, share this episode to inspire action and change.

🎙️ In this episode of the Leadership Loading Podcast, host Jason McClaren sits down with Philippe Johnson—retired Air Force officer, military attaché, and author of What Hangs in the Balance. Philippe shares his journey from a military upbringing to a 24-year career in the Air Force, and how his experiences shaped his views on ethical leadership.📚 Learn how his frustration with modern political leadership led him to write a powerful leadership book based on deep research—including reading 25,000+ presidential tweets.🚀 Whether you're a veteran, an aspiring leader, or simply curious about real estate and self-improvement, this episode is packed with practical advice and powerful reflections.🔗 LINKS:Get What Hangs in the Balance: https://amzn.to/3ZIriQjConnect with Philippe: https://philippejohnson.com/More episodes of Leadership Loading: https://www.goheroes.org/podcast📌 Key Topics:Military career path & ROTC insightsTransitioning from the military to civilian lifeReal estate investing after retirementResearching presidential behavior and writing a leadership bookThe core traits of principled leadership