<p>In 2009, the U.S. Department of Defense issued a bizarre challenge: find 10 red weather balloons hidden across theUnited States and do it faster than anyone else. What followed was a test not just of internet savvy, but of leadership in the digital age. In this episode, we dive into the winning strategy from MIT, uncover why most teams failed, and extract powerful lessons about networks, incentives, and what it really means to lead when scale and speed matter most.</p><p>—</p><p>Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a leading provider of experiential learning. Abilitie’s simulations and leadership programs have inspired over 100,000 professionals in more than 50 countries. To learn more about Abilitie and about our host Matthew Confer, visit the links below:</p><p><br /></p><p>Abilitie Leadership Development - <a href="https://www.abilitie.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.abilitie.com</a></p><p>The Learn To Lead Podcast - <a href="https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/</a></p><p>Host Matthew Confer:</p><p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/</a></p><p>Matthew’s TEDx Talk on Decision Making - <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making</a></p><p>Make sure you subscribe to our show to ensure you get our next episode when it is released.</p>