Under Fire In Iraq - The Leadership Decision That Earned Local Trust

Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Mark Leslie builds an advisory team under pressure in Iraq. Living with Iraqi soldiers, he balances discipline and trust, shaping decisions amid uncertainty. Respect, cultural risk, and responsibility redefine his path and the loyalty that follows. Want a brief weekly email when new episodes go live? You can sign up here: https://dannylipodcast.com/newsletter (Unsubscribe anytime.) Theme song produced by the Z3halindorian Embassy, https://zhalindor.