Episode 98: Battle Tested! with Colonel Jeff McCausland and Colonel Tom Vossler

Today on the Leadership Podcast, Bradley sits down with Colonel Jeff McCausland, PhD and Colonel Tom Vossler.  They are bringing strategies used to win famous military battles to business owners.

They share: “There is little doubt that our nation is in crisis. Given the ongoing pandemic, political/social divisions, and enormous economic challenges, I know you’ll agree with two concerns—one, that emphasis on leading during a crisis is definitely needed, and two, we need great leaders now more than ever!”

In their latest book, Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders you’ll find captivating and thought-provoking stories. It directly addresses both previously mentioned concerns by bringing the historic leadership lessons of the Gettysburg Battlefield to life through vivid storytelling and discussions of leadership lessons—both won and lost.

They share enduring leadership lessons that are as appropriate today as they were in the 19th century. The book tells the story of Union and Confederate soldiers, generals, and politicians during this iconic struggle when the fate of our nation hung in the balance. It analyzes their decisions as they relate to leadership principles and provides insights for 21st century leaders.

Colonel Tom Vossler has thirty years of active military service, including command of a platoon in Vietnam. He is a distinguished historian and certified Gettysburg expert. Dr. Jeff McCausland is the founder and CEO of Diamond6 Leadership & Strategy. He is a retired Colonel, West Point graduate, and commanded a battalion during the Gulf War. Tom and Jeff are seasoned combat veterans with decades of leadership experience. They pay respect to the sacrifice and heroics of the leaders at Gettysburg by using their stories to develop leaders for today.

Jeff also serves as the National Security Consultant for CBS Radio and Television. He has been interviewed thousands of times for radio and television news during his near 20 years with CBS. Since the publication of Battle Tested! he has also been interviewed about it on dozens of radio stations and podcasts across the United States.

Get your copy of Battle Tested! on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Tested-Gettysburg-Leadership-Lessons/dp/1642934534