Jon Bate

Matt Pride joins us from Boonton, NJ where he's currently assigned to New York City as a professor of military science. Originally from Staten Island, he shares about his path into the sport of boxing and a related lesson in humility during the cadet years. Matt reflects on a formative NATO work experience, as well as holding intention to be kind to others. When answering the question about his harder right, Matt reveals an upcoming project related to the theme of social connection through leadership. In the spirit of finding purpose within a commander's intent, he then asks others what are they for?

Jamie Hickman comes to us from Navarre, FL as a former infantry officer, turned school teacher, and Army spouse. He reflects on finding his place as a cadet, to include reminiscing on the bonds he made as a Beast company commander. We learn of how a Korea assignment reshaped his understanding of leadership, leading back to a path towards becoming a chaplain, and eventually to his current role in education. In addition to achieving a career hat trick of sorts, Jamie discusses his nonprofit work with Mary’s Choice RVA and among the community. Looking ahead to life after the 20-year reunion, he emphasizes fostering connections and building intentional communities in his response to the last guest’s question. Jamie closes by asking others what is your “harder right” and how have you grown since West Point?