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Inside West Point: Ideas That ImpactAuthor: United States Military Academy at West Point
Join Brigadier General Shane Reeves, Dean of the United States Military Academy at West Point, as he takes you behind the scenes to explore the applied research and cross-disciplinary work being done by the Academy's scholars. From high-energy lasers and artificial intelligence to civil-military relations and ethics, this podcast goes beyond the textbook to give you a deeper understanding of the complex issues shaping the modern battlefield. Hear directly from the experts as they make even the most complex topics accessible to a broad audience. Get inside access to West Point's work and see how it's being applied today. Tune in for upcoming episodes by following us on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on Instagram (@dean.usma), Facebook (Dean of the Academic Board-West Point), and Twitter (@DeanUSMA) for updates. Learn more about West Points academic program at https://www.westpoint.edu/academics Disclaimer: This podcast does not imply Federal endorsement. rNvqqZGp9I04WS4M8YSx Language: en Genres: Education, Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Leaders Never Arrive: Ret. Gen. Scott Miller on Combat Leadership
Episode 9
Saturday, 18 April, 2026
In this powerful return episode of Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact, Ret. Gen. Scott Miller, one of the most experienced combat leaders of his generation, sits down with Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves to discuss leadership, trust, modern warfare, and the evolving demands placed on young officers. From Mogadishu to Iraq to Afghanistan, Miller reflects on timeless lessons, emerging challenges, and the character required to lead in today’s complex world.Episode Timestamps00:00 – Leadership Reunion & Opening Reflections01:17 – Why “Leaders Never Arrive”02:44 – How to Build Your Own Intel Picture04:37 – How the Information Space Has Transformed07:29 – Trust, Transparency, and High‑Performing Teams10:27 – Grit, Discomfort, and Developing Real Resilience15:53 – Character as the Foundation of Command17:12 – The Complexity of Modern Warfare23:20 – Mogadishu: Timeless Lessons in Leadership & Combat26:03 – Trust Under Fire: What Combat Reveals About Teams26:45 – Risk, Bias for Action, and Decision‑Making Under Pressure28:01 – Afghanistan: A Reality Check on Risk & Strategy29:00 – Iraq Lessons: Target Lock and Tactical Blind Spots32:02 – Ukraine and the Future of Lethality34:42 – Lethality at Every Echelon36:31 – Smart, Fast, Lethal, Precise: The Modern Leader’s Mandate39:38 – Tech, Maneuver, and Freedom of Movement41:33 – Communication as a Leadership Weapon System46:36 – Breaking Target Lock: How to Think Clearly in Chaos47:51 – Rapid Fire Questions & Closing WisdomLoved this episode? Remember to rate, review, follow, and share this podcast with others.Learn more:Website: https://www.westpoint.edu/academics Interested in Teaching at West Point? Join us: https://bit.ly/TEACHWPLearn more about the Combating Terrorism Center: https://ctc.westpoint.edu/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Dean.USMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usmadeanX: https://www.twitter.com/deanusmaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@dean.usma Youtube: https://bit.ly/INSIDEWP-YOUTUBECredits:Guest: General (Ret.) Scott Miller: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-miller-9275b92a/)Host: Brigadier General Shane Reeves: (http://linkedin.com/in/shane-reeves-7950a31b3)Recording: West Point Public Affairs-Visual InformationProduction: Growth Network Podcasts: (https://growthnetworkpodcasts.com)Publisher: West Point Press (https://westpointpress.com)This episode does not imply Federal endorsement.
