
The Psychology of Leadership: How Character and Meditation Shape Great Clinicians | Dr. Erbe
1 hour 12 minutes Posted Feb 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Intro2:32 Who are you and what do you do?9:22 What is the United States Military Academy?11:00 What does your day-to-day look like?20:00 What is good and bad leadership?23:00 What is emotional regulation?33:00 What is moral behavior, and how does it relate to leadership?38:00 How do I become a great leader?43:00 What is meditation/mindfulness and how important is it?50:00 How to be consistent in meditation/mindfulness?56:00 How do you deal with Cadets with emotional distress in your practice?59:00 How does spirituality integrate into leadership?1:03 Any advice for prospective students?1:07 What do you for your self as it relates to wellness for body, mind, and spirit?Bio: Bio: Dr. Ryan G. Erbe received his PhD in Health Behavior and Human Development from Indiana University. He is currently the Director of Character Education in the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic and an Assistant Professor in the Behavioral Sciences and Leadership Department at the United States Military Academy. Dr. Erbe designs curriculum and teaches courses focused on Character Education and Psychology and conducts research on spirituality, meditation, emotion regulation, resilience, and character formation. He is also an Adjunct Professor for the Mountain Theological Seminary where he teaches a course on counseling adolescents. He currently resides in Highland Falls, NY with his wife Katie, daughters Evelyn, Vivian, and Lilian, and son William.These views are those of the author and do not reflect the position of the United States Military Academy, the Department of the Army, or the Department of Defense. Get a FREE EBOOK on how to become a psychologist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oeaAq7ERjhia0IQxm6JdLaEuvI4KwPEWSJaRsvM7nMM/edit?tab=t.0Follow me on Insta at philsguidetopsyd https://www.instagram.com/philsguidetopsyd/Follow me on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philsguidetopsydMy linktree: https://linktr.ee/philsguidetopsydListen on Podcast form: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TYBMVxr1MAbOther Social Media: https://philsarpong.com/social-media-page/Camera Equipment and wellness products: https://philsarpong.com/products-workout-gear/This video is not intended as professional or legal advice. Be sure to seek the services of a professional if you are in need of them.
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