Speed of AI Podcast
Business at the Speed of AI—where we explore how
Business, Artificial Intelligence, Strategy, and Leadership
are transforming how we work, lead, and live.
Jeremy Victor is your host and guide.
Whether you’re a leader navigating this evolving landscape or simply curious about what’s next, you’re in the right place. The future isn’t just approaching—it’s here, moving faster than ever. This podcast is about making sense of that speed and helping you not just keep up, but get ahead.
You will be challenged to broaden your perspective, challenge your biases, and become more. If you aren't, Jeremy will have failed.
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Speed of AI Podcast
What Veterans Teach Us About Leadership and Humanity
Business at the Speed of AI – with Jeremy Victor & Contributor Perry Rearick
In this powerful Veterans Day conversation, Jeremy Victor is joined by retired Lieutenant Colonel Perry Rearick for an unfiltered, deeply human discussion on service, courage, community, and what it truly means to lead.
Together, they explore:
- The real meaning and origins of Veterans Day
- Why veterans rarely speak about their struggles—and how to support them
- The unseen bonds formed in military service, and why civilian life often struggles to replicate them
- Mental health, transition challenges, and the importance of simply asking, “Tell me…”
- Stories from WWII, Vietnam, and modern service that reveal the cost—and character—of those who serve
- How veterans bring an outcomes-oriented, purpose-driven mindset into corporate America
- What the military’s “task and purpose” model can teach today’s leaders
- Personal stories of courage, loss, and camaraderie that stay with you long after the episode ends
Jeremy and Perry also connect these lessons to The More Effect, discussing courage, empathy, and the human traits that will matter most as we move further into an AI-first world.
This episode is not just about honoring service—it’s about understanding it. And it’s about rediscovering the leadership principles that unite us, elevate us, and remind us what truly matters.
A thoughtful, heartfelt, and necessary conversation for anyone leading people, navigating change, or striving to become more.
00:00 Welcome to Business at the Speed of AI
00:38 Meet Perry Rearick: A Longtime Collaborator
01:17 Jeremy Victor's Journey and Insights
02:27 Honoring Veterans: A Deep Dive into Veterans Day
04:43 Personal Reflections on Military Service
05:57 The Importance of Community and Gratitude
10:15 Veterans' Mental Health and Seeking Help
18:29 Kurt Vonnegut: A Veteran's Story
25:03 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life
25:57 Joining Life Science and Veteran Integration
26:32 Military Decision Making and Outcomes Orientation
27:43 Challenges of Bonding in Corporate America
29:56 The Importance of Having a Buddy
31:58 Military Terms and Humor
37:31 Reflecting on Veterans' Experiences
45:25 The More Effect and Unity
47:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts