Join us for an exclusive episode of Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact, where the show’s executive producer, Major Renee Sanjuan, puts the show host, West Point Dean Brigadier General Shane Reeves, in the spotlight as the guest. In this unique conversation, Reeves reflects on the evolution of the podcast, the power of storytelling, and the invaluable role of character development in leadership. He shares standout moments from Season 2, previews the exciting lineup for Season 3, and discusses the critical connection between mentorship and military readiness. This episode offers an insider's perspective on how West Point continues to shape leaders of character for the modern battlefield. The episode is a must listen for those seeking reflective leadership insights.

00:00 Introduction to the episode

01:50 Thank Yous

02:20 Character Development, Strong Teams, and the Warrior Ethos

06:42 Cross-Cultural Competencies and Communication

07:47 Mentorship and Development Themes from Season 2

09:16 Preparing for Uncertainty in Warfare

11:16 Developing Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Leaders

13:10 Identifying Human Skills of the Future

14:30 Annual Theme: “Human and the Machine: Leadership on the Emerging Battlefield”

15:50 Targeting Data for Military Purposes

17:00 Space and Land Warfare

18:25 Benefits of Fireside Chats

20:08 Season 3 Preview

23:40 Podcast Episode Topic Selection Strategy

25:00 Episode Takeaways

26:12 Rapid Fire Questions

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• Host: Major Renee Sanjuan: (www.linkedin.com/in/renee-l-sanjuan-8651094a)

Recording:

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• Production: Growth Network Podcasts: (https://growthnetworkpodcasts.com)
• Publisher: West Point Press (https://westpointpress.com)

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