Join the Author Talks Podcast as Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling shares his experiences from over 40 years in the United States Army, including combat in the Gulf War and reflections on leadership, courage, and character. Drawing from his book If I Don’t Return, Mark discusses the personal letters he wrote to his sons during wartime, the lessons he learned about faith, integrity, and leading under pressure, and what civilians need to understand about war in the Middle East.

Whether you’re interested in military and veteran stories, leadership lessons, or understanding the personal cost of combat, this episode delivers insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

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• 1:06 ‑ Faith and Religion
• 3:48 ‑ Being in War
• 6:55 ‑ Writing Letters to His Son During War
• 9:02 ‑ Character & The Responsibility of Leadership
• 11:35 ‑ Revisiting Painful War Stories
• 13:19 ‑ Experiencing Survivor’s Guilt
• 14:10 ‑ Integrity & Leadership Values
• 17:43 ‑ Showing Emotions as a Leader
• 20:02 ‑ Fog of War // Making Decisions Under Pressure and Uncertainty
• 22:50 ‑ Wartime vs. Peacetime Leadership
• 26:19 ‑ Dealing With Fear During War

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