What if leadership wasn’t learned under pressure—but practiced in safety? In this episode of the Leading Up podcast, Colonel Adam Pannone shares how the military’s approach to low-stakes simulation can revolutionize how we build leaders in the workplace. 🧠
From West Point to Johnson & Johnson, Adam shows how leaders can foster team resilience, encourage curiosity, and model accountability without waiting for a crisis moment. Whether you're developing teams or discovering your own range as a leader, this conversation is packed with fresh insight.
Timestamps
00:00 – Meet Adam Pannone & the power of low-stakes practice
01:00 – Lessons from West Point: discipline, values & trial-by-fire
02:30 – Simulated leadership: how the Army builds muscle memory
04:00 – Why most orgs lack true leadership training grounds
06:30 – Being the leader you always wanted
07:30 – Discovering your leadership identity as a generalist
09:00 – The value of “range” in modern leadership
11:00 – Fostering curiosity...
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