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 service
Why humility and followership matter as much as leadership
The critical role of emotional intelligence in elite teams
How to rebuild trust, accountability, and character in modern leadership
The confronting realities of misinformation and why critical thinking is today’s new battlefield
Why 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.

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