The Iraq Night That Forced a Young Marine Officer to Lead

US Marine Corps Infantry Officer Colonel Jack Roma from Boston area led infantry deployments across Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11 shaped early career. In Iraq a night of intense urban fighting forced a young lieutenant to take command when leadership faltered shaping his instinct under chaos and responsibility. He builds servant leadership around preparing junior Marines to act when uncertainty compresses decisions shaping path and passing responsibility down the chain so teams can hold the line. The Danny Li Podcast features conversations with American leaders across the military, national security, public service, business, education, and entrepreneurship. Each episode shares leadership lessons, career stories, and defining moments for young Americans called to lead and serve something bigger than themselves. Want a brief weekly email when new episodes go live?