Feb 19 2025 27 mins 3
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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- Brigadier General Shane Reeves: (http://linkedin.com/in/shane-reeves-7950a31b3)
- Host: Major Renee Sanjuan: (www.linkedin.com/in/renee-l-sanjuan-8651094a)
Recording:
- West Point Public Affairs-Visual Information Division
- Production: Growth Network Podcasts: (https://growthnetworkpodcasts.com)
- Publisher: West Point Press (https://westpointpress.com)
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