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1. Why Veterans Make the Best Leaders Scott DeLuzio 46:56

Trust. Resilience. Leadership. In the military, they weren’t optional-they were life or death. But after service? No one hands you a guidebook on how to apply those same skills to the real world.

Michael Allison knows this firsthand. A Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Michael faced combat, injury, and the challenges of transition head-on. Now, as the CEO of The Adversity Academy, he’s helping veterans and professionals alike redefine leadership, conquer adversity, and take control of their lives.

In this episode, Michael shares:

• The crucial leadership lessons forged in combat
• How trust and adaptability are the cornerstones of success
• Why mental resilience is the key to overcoming life’s toughest moments
• His Break the Bottle Challenge and how it’s changing lives
• The mindset shift every veteran needs to step into their full potential

Timestamps:

02:15 – Lessons in trust and leadership from combat

07:30 – Preparing for the unexpected: Why training matters in business and life

14:15 – The Break the Bottle Challenge: A new approach to resilience

25:00 – How adversity can shape your future success

38:45 – Building the right team: Why Relationships are everything

Links & Resources

• Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
• Website: https://michaelwallison.com/
• https://theadversityacademy.com/

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Scott is an Army veteran who served in the Connecticut Army National Guard as an Infantryman and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. Like many soldiers who deploy to combat, that deployment changed Scott forever. Drive On Podcast talks about the challenges soldiers face when coming back home. Reacquainting with loved ones, finding a purpose outside of the military, and the struggles that come with it all.

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