Veteran On The Move

Host Joe Crane sits down with Army Veteran and business coach Cal Riley to explore a critical component of post-military success: compassion as a leadership system. Cal shares his journey from a high-stakes military career to unexpectedly running a family construction business, highlighting how the discipline of the Army mindset fuels entrepreneurial drive. He reveals the profound, personal tragedy that shifted his entire leadership philosophy, arguing that the relentless "grind mindset" is a path to burnout. Learn why compassion is a reliable, repeatable soft skill for high-performing organizations, the crucial importance of self-compassion, and the process behind writing his book, Entrepreneurial Compassion. This is a powerful conversation on how to lead your business and your team with integrity and heart. Episode Resources: Cal Riley Entrepreneurial Compassion on Amazon    About Our Guest Cal Riley believes that compassion isn't just a warm, fuzzy feeling. A US Army officer, successful entrepreneur,