In this milestone 100th episode of Veteran Led, John Berry tackles a leadership lesson: the difference between familiarization and true training. He shares a personal failure in replacing hands-on training with videos and web-based content, leading to increased mistakes within his team. John breaks down the four essential steps of effective training: familiarization, practical application, mastery through practice, and advancement to higher-level skills.​

This episode provides leaders with a clear framework for developing robust training programs that go beyond basic familiarization to achieve true operational excellence.​