Episode 45: Field Problems to Real Problems: Navigating Business Challenges with Military Precision

From the battlefield to the boardroom, adrenaline may suit certain circumstances, but every challenge demands a strategic approach. On this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry defines and explores how to navigate the three types of problems you will face in business: catastrophic, serious, and routine. Discover how leaders navigate through the chaos by triaging problems, assigning the right teams, aligning resources, and ultimately solving problems with precision.

0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - From field problems to real problems: Military decision-making process
1:19 - Adapting to real-world situations in deployment
2:17 - Business problems and the importance of perspective
3:24 - Assessing business problems vs. military casualty evaluation
4:41 - Categorizing problems: Catastrophic, serious, and routine
6:01 - Triaging problems and team understanding
6:55 - Assigning the right team and aligning resources
7:42 - Identifying the origin of problems
8:56 - The importance of correctly defining problems
9:39 - Balancing quick action with thoughtful problem-solving
10:14 - The value of hiring veterans and high-initiative team members
10:42 - After Action Review

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