Infanterie Greift An. (Infantry Attacks) by Erwin Rommel w/John Hill and Jesan Sorrells

Infanterie Greift An. (Infantry Attacks) by Erwin Rommel --- Examining what leaders in business and civic life can learn from Erwin Rommel’s classic military account, Infantry Attacks, this episode dives into the value of tactical thinking, the reality of self-selection in civic engagement, and why direct, “boots on the ground” leadership outperforms over-reliance on technology. The hosts challenge prevalent objections to leveraging military strategy in the business world, shed light on the pitfalls of single-issue focus, and discuss how excellence in any domain demands courage, humility, and willingness to do hard things. Key insights are illustrated with both historical context and modern management parallels, making the lessons actionable for today’s leaders. Book: Infantry Attacks by Erwin Rommel Guest: John Hill (Small Mountain) Host: Jesan Sorrells --- Time-Stamped Overview --- 00:00 Applying Military Strategy to Business 07:09 Discussing legal vs. illegal immigration 13:07 Discussing intelligence tests for voting in elections 17:22 The peril of single-issue voting 24:09 Reflecting on underlying issues 28:01 Understanding customer desires in sales 36:54 Military career and controversies 41:28 Discussing a compelling book choice 48:52 Aggressive training mindset shift 53:10 Impact of WWI on Germany 55:49 Comparing business to martial arts 01:01:03 Comparing Patton and Rommel's leadership 01:09:52 Criticism of Sales Leadership Practices 01:16:21 Traits of Successful Salespeople 01:17:50 Measuring true progress and success 01:26:03 Drone operators and military tactics 01:32:47 Discussing societal and personal cowardice 01:35:23 The book's mysterious disappearance --- Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air"  from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068  Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe Check out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★