Combat Leadership Podcast

A place of learning for those who aspire to leadership excellence on the battle field.

Season 2 - Episode 17: John Ligato 09/07/2021

Season 2 - Episode 17: John Ligato John Ligato served as a Marine Corps infantryman and participated in some of the most savage combat operations of the Vietnam War. Listen in as he shares his experiences and insights on various topics related to operating in a combat environment! /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/20390729

Season 2 - Episode 16: Doug Luccio 08/24/2021

Season 2 - Episode 16: Doug Luccio Lieutenant Colonel Doug Luccio, United States Marine Corps. Doug was commissioned in 1994 was subsequently designated as a Field Artillery Officer. Doug is still on active duty and is currently serving as Assistant Professor at The Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. He is also a Doctoral candidate at the George Washington University. Listen in as he shares his insights on combat and combat leadership! /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/20231651

Season 2 - Episode 15: Brad Thomas 08/10/2021

Season 2 - Episode 15: Brad Thomas Brad is a retired Army Master Sergeant and served 8 years in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 12 years in Delta Force. He has extensive combat experience beginning with Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, where Brad fought in the intense battle that was featured in the movie "Blackhawk Down" and in numerous subsequent combat environments around the world. Listen in as he shares incredibly valuable advice for future warriors! /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/19677725

Season 2 - Episode 14: Rob Stella 07/27/2021

Season 2 - Episode 14: Rob Stella Rob Stella is a retired Navy SEAL and decorated combat veteran. His combat experience is extensive, with service in Iraq, Afghanistan and several other locations worldwide. In this episode, Rob shares some hard-won wisdom and insights that can help others elevate their performance during combat operations. /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/19677410

Season 2 - Episode 13: Michael Halterman 07/13/2021

Season 2 - Episode 13: Michael Halterman Michael Halterman is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant, with more than two decades of service as an infantry Marine and as a Marine Raider. This interview is full of profound observations and actionable advice! /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/19533515

Season 2 - Episode 12: Brian Chontosh - Part 2 07/01/2021

Season 2 - Episode 12: Brian Chontosh - Part 2 Part 2 of a fascinating episode with Brian Chontosh /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/19533365

Season 2 - Episode 11: Brian Chontosh - Part 1 06/29/2021

Season 2 - Episode 11: Brian Chontosh - Part 1 Brian Chontosh is a retired United States Marine, and served as both an enlisted man and commissioned officer. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. Standby for some incredibly valuable insights from this superb combat leader! /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/19430117

Season 2 - Episode 10: Dave Grossman 06/15/2021

Season 2 - Episode 10: Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (retired) is the author of a dozen books including best seller "On Killing" and "On Combat." These books deal with the psychological effects of killing and war on soldiers. He was a Professor of Psychology at West Point, a former infantryman, paratrooper, and graduate of the Army’s Ranger School. Listen in as he shares his insights on various aspects of preparing for combat! /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/19357982

Episode 9 - Andrew Del Gaudio 11/02/2020

Episode 9 - Andrew Del Gaudio Lt.Col. Andrew Del Gaudio, USMC (Ret), PhD, spoke with us about some ways warriors can prepare for combat. This episode is full of actionable advice! /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/16641818

Episode 8 - Jason Van Camp 10/26/2020

Episode 8 - Jason Van Camp Jason Van Camp is a West Point graduate, retired Special Forces officer, and best-selling author. He shares excellent insights gained from his combat service, and I found myself taking a lot of notes during our conversation! /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/16535243

Episode 7 - Coleman Ruiz 10/19/2020

Episode 7 - Coleman Ruiz Coleman Ruiz served in the SEAL Teams for 13 years, including several years with The Naval Special Warfare Development Group, which is commonly known as SEAL Team Six. In this episode, he shares insights and advice gained during six combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/16444580

Episode - 6 Tom Satterly 10/12/2020

Episode - 6 Tom Satterly Command Sergeant Major Tom Satterly served in Delta Force for 20 years. He shares insights gained from his extensive combat experience and provides superb advice for warriors who aspire to excellence on the battlefield! /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/16358768

Episode 5 - Steve Banach 10/05/2020

Episode 5 - Steve Banach Colonel Steve Banach, US Army (RET) talks about preparing for combat and the importance of tough training. /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/16258577

Episode 4 - Keith Nightingale 09/28/2020

Episode 4 - Keith Nightingale Colonel Keith Nightingale, US Army (RET) shares insights gained during combat operations in Vietnam and several additional conflicts. /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/16157051

Episode 3 - Justin LeHew (Part 2) 09/11/2020

Episode 3 - Justin LeHew (Part 2) Part 2 of Sergeant Major Justin LeHew's superb interview! /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/15973730

Episode 2 - Justin LeHew (Part 1) 09/11/2020

Episode 2 - Justin LeHew (Part 1) Sergeant Major Justin LeHew, USMC (RET) shares insights and advice on all aspects of developing combat warriors. /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/15973610

Episode 1 - The Journey Begins! 09/11/2020

Episode 1 - The Journey Begins! Mike Ettore discusses the mission of the Combat Leadership Podcast. /episode/index/show/combatleadershippodcast/id/15973508

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