TLP513: The Leadership Cost of Isolation with Nick Black

Nick Black is the founder and CEO of GoodUnited, a former Army officer, co-founder of Stop Soldier Suicide, a Presidential Leadership Scholar, and a UNC Distinguished Alumnus. What happens to your people when no one is checking on them? Get the full show notes here - https://bit.ly/TLP-513 Key Moments [05:46] How 9/11 changed everything for Nick [11:47] The moment that led to Stop Soldier Suicide [16:17] What every leader needs to know about mental health [18:09] The balance between reflection and dangerous isolation [21:17] Leading people vs. taking care of people [22:53] The biggest leadership lesson learned outside the military [25:00] Bringing military training discipline into business [26:29] Why onboarding is where most companies fail [29:05] What "taking the hard road" actually looks like on a resume [30:09] Why offensive linemen make better leaders [32:26] How a lifetime of service shapes who you become [36:26] Closing thoughts on leadership and mental health For leaders who want to protect their people and not just manage them, this episode offers a more honest standard for what leadership actually requires and what it costs when it is missing. Find episode 513 on The Leadership Podcast, on YouTube, channel @theleadershippodcast, or wherever you get your podcasts! Explore the full archive at www.theleadershippodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts!