Gary Polk, founder of the Polk Institute Foundation, joins the Leadership Loading podcast to share how social entrepreneurship and leadership values can change your business, and your life. From being a banker in Beverly Hills to building a tuition-free nonprofit helping underserved entrepreneurs, Gary breaks down what it really takes to succeed in today’s business world.🔗 Learn More:Polk Institute: https://polkinstitute.org📌 Key Topics:Why "Character" is the #1 leadership trait in businessThe triple bottom line: People, Planet, ProfitHow veterans & underrepresented groups are empowered through the Polk InstituteWhat is the "Fundable CEO"?How entrepreneurship is a team sportBuilding grit, resilience, and mental fitness in foundersThe Silver Tsunami: Helping baby boomers with exit strategies📢 Free programs available for veterans, women, and early-stage entrepreneurs!

In this episode of the Leadership Loading Podcast, host Jason McClaren speaks with Bob O'Connor, author of Jeep Show: A Trooper at the Battle of the Bulge. Bob shares the little-known history of enlisted WWII entertainers—troops who risked their lives to perform just behind the front lines to boost morale. Discover the leadership lessons these stories offer and how they apply to today's military and corporate teams.

💡 Key Topics:

Morale-building through presence and leadership

Forgotten WWII history: The Jeep Shows

Lessons from POW and Medal of Honor recipient James Stockdale

How leadership impacts frontline effectiveness

Applying military morale techniques to modern workplaces

📚 Get the book:Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HXcoQ8

🎧 Visit Bob's site: https://jeepshowbook.com

🛡️ Support Shields & Stripes https://shieldsandstripes.org/: Bob donates $1 per copy sold

In this powerful episode of The Leadership Loading Podcast, host Jason McClaren welcomes Chad Carter, a retired Air Force Judge Advocate turned passionate veterans’ advocate. Chad shares his compelling journey from aspiring prosecutor to JAG officer and how he’s now fighting for veterans' rights through his nonprofit, Bayou Veterans Advocacy.🎙️ Topics Covered:Chad’s 20-year career as a JAG officerThe gaps in veteran mental health servicesWhy peer support teams are vitalStarting a nonprofit for veteransTips for new leaders in high-pressure roles🔗 Learn More:💼 Chad’s Law Firm: https://parkeralexander.com🇺🇸 Bayou Veterans Advocacy: https://bayouvets.org💡 Support Veteran Certifications: https://goheroes.org✊ If you're a veteran or know someone who is, share this episode to inspire action and change.