Battle Ready (Aired 01-29-26) From Dropout to Doctor | Dr. Lee Powell on Leadership, Faith & Resilience

In this powerful episode of Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez sits down with Dr. Lee Powell, a veteran, pastor, author, and leadership coach whose life embodies resilience and transformation. Once a high school dropout, Dr. Powell defied the odds through discipline, perseverance, and faith—earning his doctorate and dedicating his life to helping others find purpose and lead through adversity.

Together, they explore what it truly means to lead in uncertainty, make high-pressure decisions, overcome failure, and stay calm in the storm. Drawing from military service, leadership experience, and personal setbacks, this episode delivers raw insights on trust, discipline, mentorship, and navigating life’s toughest moments without losing direction.

Chapters

• (00:00:14) - Battle Ready
• (00:01:00) - Army Veteran Ricky Powell on His Experience in the Military
• (00:04:56) - Dropping Out of School to Get a Job
• (00:12:46) - Dr. Powell on Trust and Providence
• (00:16:02) - Dr. Lee Powell on His Doctorate
• (00:18:48) - How to Lead a Veteran Through His Journey
• (00:20:22) - How to reach out to a coach?
• (00:21:30) - What Do Veterans Want You to Know
• (00:23:50) - Battle Ready: Leaders and the Process
• (00:30:13) - Discipline in the Leadership Process
• (00:35:39) - Finding Your Purpose
• (00:40:50) - Dr. Lee Powell on Success and Defeats