<p>In this episode of The Military Leader Podcast, I sit down with Cal Walters—Army Ranger, JAG officer, professor of leadership, and host of The Intentional Leader Podcast, ranked in the top 1.5% of shows worldwide.</p><p>We dive into Cal's journey from long commutes and solo reflection to launching a global leadership platform. You'll hear how a desire to grow (and a nudge from his wife) led to a podcast that’s now shaped over 125 conversations with leaders across the military, business, and academic worlds.</p><p>We cover:</p><p>✅ Why self-leadership is the foundation of leading others</p><p>✅ How to start something meaningful—even if fear is holding you back</p><p>✅ Building a leadership brand without letting ego get in the way</p><p>✅ What Cal learned from interviewing General McChrystal, General Petraeus, and Patrick Lencioni</p><p>✅ The role of military prosecutors and the emotional weight of justice</p><p>✅ The difference between being nice and being kind in leadership</p><p>✅ Practical insights on how to manage tension instead of trying to solve it</p><p>If you're a leader looking to live and lead with more intention, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.</p><p>🔗 Explore Cal's work: <a href="https://www.calwalters.me/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.calwalters.me</a></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to The Military Leader Podcast for more candid, practical leadership conversations. If you don’t have a leadership development program—start here.</p><p>Check out <a href="https://www.themilitaryleader.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠The Military Leader Blog⁠</a></p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@themilitaryleader" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠The Military Leader YouTube Channel⁠</a></p><p>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3EJsD1U" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠The Military Leader book⁠</a> on Amazon</p>