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Modern warfare, leadership and decision-making | John Spencer on military experience

September 07, 2022 • Mari Williams, The Mind Architect

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Leadership, decision-making and human connection are tested at the highest level in military environments.

John Spencer is an urban warfare expert, military leader, author and professor, with 25 years of service in the US military. He now advises major organisations including the United States Army, DARPA and the United Nations on modern warfare and strategy.

In this conversation, John reflects on his time in the military, what leadership looks like in high-stakes environments, and what he has learned from decades of experience. He also shares what he would do differently, offering a rare insight into leadership under pressure.

Alongside this, he speaks about the personal side of military life, from navigating deployments within his family to staying connected to what matters most, with moments of honesty and humour throughout.

You can find John here:
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Website: https://www.johnspenceronline.com/

Book: https://www.howgatepublishing.com/product-page

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwspencer2018/

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