Lt. Col. Ben Morley, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) on Leadership

About this episode

Lt. Col. Ben Morley discusses leadership and transformation in both personal and professional contexts.

How do leaders successfully navigate transformation — both personally and professionally? In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry speaks with Lt. Col. Ben Morley, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) , executive coach and author of Caterpillar Soup at 30,000 Feet: The Leader’s Guide to Mastering Your Greatest Transformation . Drawing from his Air Force career and leadership experience, Ben shares lessons on navigating uncertainty, embracing change, and leading through transition. He explains why transformation is often uncomfortable, why leaders resist change, and how growth requires both self-awareness and accountability. The conversation explores executive coaching, leadership development, mentorship, and the mindset shifts required to evolve after military service. Ben also discusses how Veterans can continue serving through leadership, coaching, and helping others navigate their own transformation journeys. Guest Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmorley1 Website: https://benmorley.com Link to purchase book: https://a.co/d/0aQGgdSI Learn more at ptsdlawyers.com

People in this episode

Host: John S. Berry

Guest: Lt. Col. Ben Morley

Topics covered

• leadership
• transformation
• executive coaching
• mentorship
• military service
• self-awareness
• accountability

Keywords

• leadership
• transformation
• executive coaching
• military service
• self-awareness
• accountability
• mentorship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Air Force, LinkedIn, ptsdlawyers.com

Books & works: Caterpillar Soup at 30,000 Feet: The Leader’s Guide to Mastering Your Greatest Transformation

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