Retaining Good Talent Through Inspiring Leadership: A Discussion with Colonel Everett Spain

Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact

Join us for another episode of Inside West Point: Ideas That Impact. In this episode, we speak with Colonel Everett Spain about leadership studies and inspiring leaders’ impact the on talent development. We discuss Spain's research on leader evaluations and retention patterns, highlighting the importance of creating a positive culture. We also touch on the role of battalion commanders in shaping future leaders and the significance of innovation and intellectual development. Additionally, we mention the importance of character and the ongoing research efforts within the department. 

 

Chapter Summaries; 

0:00:00 Introducing Colonel Everett Spain and the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 

0:02:10 Spain's personal experience with inspiring leadership 

0:09:30 Addressing the challenge of retaining and inspiring young officers. 

0:11:57 The voluntary nature of command and the need for opting in. 

0:18:57 Introduction to the Army Talent Management Task Force 

0:23:05 Challenges and considerations in talent screening and selection 

0:27:38 West Point as the intellectual center of the U.S. Army 

0:31:13 Leadership and strategic thinking for junior Army leaders 

0:33:21 The importance of thinking strategically for lieutenants 

0:35:52 The influence of character in high-stress situations 

0:37:41 Leaving a legacy of positive impact on others 

 

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• Col Everett Spain’s Research: https://bit.ly/WP_Spain
• Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership: https://bit.ly/WP_BSL
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Credits:  

• Guest: Colonel Everett Spain, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership
• Recording: West Point Public Affairs-Visual Information
• Production: Growth Network Podcasts (https://growthnetworkpodcasts.com)
• Publisher: West Point Press (https://westpointpress.com)

 

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