What does leadership look like when the stakes are life and death then again when the mission becomes meaning?In this episode of Transforming the Game, Kristina Katsanevas sits down with Colonel Michael Scott CSC, a decorated Australian Army officer turned CEO, author, and founder of the 2023 Foundation, whose mission is to educate and empower others through firsthand experience and truth-seeking.After serving in East Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Israel, Michael shares powerful lessons from three decades in the profession of arms on teamwork, humility, and what it really takes to build a high-performing culture under pressure. From leading soldiers in combat to leading communities through division, he unpacks:How to turn adversity into purpose and serviceWhy humility and followership matter as much as leadershipThe critical role of emotional intelligence in elite teamsHow to rebuild trust, accountability, and character in modern leadershipThe confronting realities of misinformation and why critical thinking is today’s new battlefieldWhy everyone should visit Israel and experience first hand the beautiful people and culture.Michael’s story is one of courage, conviction, and legacy. His book, A Light Still Burns: Israel and the Values Worth Defending, challenges us all to rethink what we stand for and how we lead when no one’s watching.🎧 Tune in to hear how one man’s journey from the front line to the foundation of a new movement is redefining what it means to serve, lead, and live with purpose.Chapters00:00 From Soldier to Leader: Michael Scott's Journey03:36 Lessons from the Battlefield: Building High-Performing Teams08:47 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership12:23 Embracing Imperfection: The Power of Accountability14:19 Experiencing Israel: A Life-Changing Perspective23:10 Finding Your Why: Legacy and Service24:24 Confronting Intolerance and Victim Blaming26:14 Finding Your 'Why' and Building Trust28:02 Navigating Change: The Importance of Adaptability30:36 Building High-Performing Teams in High-Stakes Environments34:18 Understanding Israel: Values Worth Defending40:22 The Complexity of Conflict and the Role of Education📖 Learn more about Michael and his work at https://michaelscottcsc.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelscottcsc/📘 Get the book A Light Still Burns: Israel and the Values Worth Defending on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1923501046👇 Watch Now & Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TransformingTheGame Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/your-podcast-link Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/your-podcast-link🌍 Connect with Kristina Katsanevas Links: https://beacons.ai/transformingthegameInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinakatsanevas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristinaKatsanevas Website: https://www.kristinakatsanevas.com If this episode helped you rethink what’s possible, please subscribe, like, and share—it helps us keep transforming the game.

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