On Authentic Leadership Podcast
On Authentic Leadership Podcast
Podcast Description
On Authentic Leadership is a podcast where real-world experience meets practical wisdom. Hosted by a USAF Colonel (r) and a championship hockey coach, we explore what it takes to lead with purpose, integrity, and impact across teams, organizations, and communities.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of leadership, mentorship, and personal growth across various sports and military contexts. Episodes cover topics such as empowering teams, building trust, and addressing challenges faced by athletes, with examples like Devan McConnell on player development, Jason Kersner sharing insights on leadership culture, and Callum Jones discussing the transition between sports.

On Authentic Leadership is a podcast where real-world experience meets practical wisdom. Hosted by a USAF Colonel (r) and a championship hockey coach, we explore what it takes to lead with purpose, integrity, and impact across teams, organizations, and communities.
A retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, Marine aviator, executive coach, and author of Readback: A Marine Aviator’s Manual for Navigating Life’s Hardest Lessons, Ryan Cherry shares the leadership principles forged through decades of service in high-pressure environments.
From the power of the debrief and leading with accountability to building trust through vulnerability, Ryan offers practical lessons on owning mistakes, developing resilient teams, and leading with integrity. He also reflects on the mentors, family, and experiences that shaped both his leadership philosophy and his new book, Readback.
Learn More About Ryan:
https://ryanacherry.com/
Order Readback:
https://www.amazon.com/Readback-Aviators-Navigating-Hardest-Lessons/dp/B0GFXPJDRX
Follow The Colonel and The Coach
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Colonel-and-The-Coach-LLC/61574148098223/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecolonelandthecoach/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/106794699
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PwaqNdtEijgwMYh3aShzZ
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-authentic-leadership-podcast/id1815956469
BlueSky: @colonelandthecoach.bsky.social
TikTok: @thecolonelandthecoach
thecolonelandthecoach.com
(802) 203-3371
Schedule A Meeting with The Colonel and The Coach
https://calendly.com/d/cs26-dq6-f73/meeting-with-tcatc
Chapters
00:15 Introduction
00:46 Ryan Cherry’s Background
03:11 Leadership Influences and Purpose
06:15 Service, Humility, and Work Ethic
09:09 The Power of the Debrief
15:12 Leading with Accountability
22:58 Integrity and Accountability
28:16 Writing Readback
32:58 Vulnerability, Standards, and Trust
45:46 Family, Mentors, and Legacy
52:06 Closing Thoughts on Readback
Keywords
Ryan Cherry, Ryan A. Cherry, Readback, Readback book, On Authentic Leadership, leadership podcast, leadership, leadership development, servant leadership, accountability, integrity, trust, vulnerability, executive leadership, executive coach, U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps leadership, military leadership, aviation leadership, Marine aviator, leadership lessons, team culture, organizational leadership, leadership mindset, personal growth, mentorship, resilience, decision making, debrief, after action review, work ethic, humility, emotional intelligence, high performance teams, authentic leadership, leadership under pressure

Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.