On Episode 12 of the Art Of Coaching podcast I catch up with my old friend, former trainee and current Army Ranger Mike Meegan. I wanted to get Mike on the podcast because as a Ranger he is not only a true subject matter expert in leadership and what many refer to as "mental toughness" but also what it takes to survive and adapt in high-stakes situations Many of the topics discussed are may seem simple or obvious, yet they are pervasivly under-executed within our current society, and across multiple professional domains as well.\nEnjoy as one of our country's finest leads us through lessons he has considered to be home and hearth to helping him survive, learn and lead throughout his multiple deployments.Here are the topics we cover on this episode\nWhy leadership is a people business\nShould popularity matter in leadership\nWhat it means to adapt\nMental resilience vs mental toughness\nThe importance of deep self analysis\nBooks and experiences that our outside of Mike's normal sphere of influence\nThe importance of morale\nWhat does Buy-In look like in the eyes of an Army Ranger\nWhat happens when you try to please everyone\nHow to spot the inauthentic\nPersonal and professional weaknesses\nMental resilience for the field of combat vs the athletic performance field\nIf you want to reach out to Mike you can do so by emailing him at\xa0bigmeegan@gmail.com\nThanks for listening!