In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry shares practical advice for leading your team during the holiday season. From bonuses and holiday parties to showing genuine appreciation, John explains how great leadership sets the stage for success in the new year.​

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The best holiday leadership isn’t about extravagant gifts or mandatory fun—it’s about understanding your team, showing genuine appreciation, and setting the stage for success in the new year.

In this milestone 100th episode of Veteran Led, John Berry tackles a leadership lesson: the difference between familiarization and true training. He shares a personal failure in replacing hands-on training with videos and web-based content, leading to increased mistakes within his team. John breaks down the four essential steps of effective training: familiarization, practical application, mastery through practice, and advancement to higher-level skills.​

This episode provides leaders with a clear framework for developing robust training programs that go beyond basic familiarization to achieve true operational excellence.​

In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry sits down with Reggie Ordonez, Marine Corps Veteran and founder of Forward Brands, to discuss the power of clarity in branding and leadership. Reggie shares his philosophy on why "clarity sells," how simplicity can drive success, and the importance of truly understanding your audience.​

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Drawing from his experiences as a Marine and a branding expert, Reggie reveals how to identify core customer needs, craft messages that resonate, and align your personal and professional goals for lasting impact. Whether you're building a business, refining your brand, or leading a team, this episode is packed with actionable insights.​

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Connect with Reggie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raordonez/​

Learn more about Forward Brands: https://www.forwardbrands.us/​

Learn more about Warrior Rising: https://www.warriorrising.org/

In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry shares insights about organizational evolution and the courage to break working systems to build better ones. Drawing from his experience, John explains why leaders must view organizational growth as chapters, each building upon the last.​

He reveals how his company intentionally dismantled their administrative structure to become more agile and lethal, emphasizing that previous systems weren't failures but necessary foundations for growth. John challenges leaders to recognize when systems become inadequate and take proactive steps to rebuild them before they fail.​

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry reveals how he applies military command structure to scale his eight-figure law firm. Learn how diverse practice areas enhance firm capabilities and why treating lawyers like 'tactical athletes' drives constant improvement.

In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry reflects on his journey as a podcast host, sharing lessons learned from early failures, memorable guests, and the challenges of staying authentic. ​

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His conversation with Donny O'Malley taught him the power of authenticity, while General Petraeus demonstrated how single leadership lessons can expand into deeper insights. Berry admits his initial assumption that courtroom skills would translate to podcasting was wrong, leading him to seek professional coaching.​

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Looking ahead, Berry remains committed to providing value to leaders until, in his words, "my lessons are no longer relevant."​

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Veteran Led is now available on Amazon (https://a.co/d/gcBgpnO) or contact John directly at John.Berry@BerryLaw.com for a signed copy.

In this special episode, the tables are turned as John Berry, your regular host and veteran leadership authority, takes the guest seat to discuss his new book, Veteran Led. ​

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But this isn't just any book launch – it's a return to the very roots of our podcast, setting us on a year-long mission to explore and share military leadership lessons and Veteran success stories. John reveals the inspiration behind his book and shares his philosophy on personal growth and mission-driven leadership, emphasizing the vital role of hiring Veterans and harnessing their proven leadership skills to cultivate a strong, resilient organizational culture. ​

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Reflecting on his military career, John introduces the "survive, thrive, and dominate" concept, inspired by the Army's "crawl, walk, run" methodology, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, teamwork, and self-determination. He reminds us that while we may not control life’s events, we always control who we become.​

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Veteran Led is now available on Amazon (https://a.co/d/gcBgpnO) or contact John directly at John.Berry@BerryLaw.com for a signed copy.

In this episode of Veteran Led, we sit down with John Stevens Berry, Sr. to discuss his book, "Those Gallant Men on Trial in Vietnam." As a former Captain and defense attorney, Berry shares gripping insights into one of the most controversial cases of the Vietnam War. He recounts his experience defending Fifth Special Forces officers and Green Berets charged with murder and conspiracy, revealing the complex interplay between the CIA, military, and political interests.​