In this episode, we discuss:
*Mr. Smith joining 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, in Vietnam and assuming command of his platoon
*His staff NCOs, especially SSgt Richard Jackson and Gunnery Sergeant Alan Sora, and other Marines and Sailors who deeply influenced him
*Coping with the loss of subordinate leaders and advice on dealing with such losses
*Combat decision-making
*The challenges of returning home from war and transitioning to the civilian sector
*The Ken Burns’ documentary series The Vietnam War
*The US strategy in Vietnam
*The role veterans played in building and expanding FedEx
*The cutting-edge technologies FedEx has used, emerging technologies, and the future of warfare
*The central role of logistics in war
*Leading FedEx through the Arab Oil Embargo Crisis of 1973 and advice for leaders dealing with crises
*How Mr. Smith’s approach to leadership has evolved
*The value of reading for leaders
Links
The Grunt Padre: Father Vincent Robert Capodanno, Vietnam, 1966-1967 by Father Daniel L. Mode
The Vietnam War: A Film by Ken Burns
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0753XH4H2/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
For Country and Corps: The Life of General Oliver P. Smith by Gail B. Shisler
Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies that Led to Vietnam by H.R. McMaster
Call Sign: Chaos by James Mattis and Bing West
https://a.co/d/08lP0kg
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
https://a.co/d/7rsFs5g