Podcasts about special operations officer

11 Years US Army Veteran as a Special Operations Officer and current Chief Revenue Officer at Socure, Matthew Thompson joins Gabe on this Veteran's Day week to discuss his military service, how his service impacts his professional life as a high performing executive, and how his service shapes the way he looks at our nation.

Brian's career, both in the military and as a civilian, reflects a legacy of strategic leadership and a commitment to innovation. As a 25+ year Navy SEAL and senior Special Operations Officer, Brian led hundreds of critical operations, organizations from 7 to 12,000 people, and US strategies across challenging environments, demonstrating unparalleled leadership, strategic fluency, and tactical acumen. His military service, highlighted by leadership in multiple combat deployments, showcases his ability to navigate complex situations with precision and integrity. Transitioning into the corporate world, Brian has continued to make significant impacts as the Chief Strategy Officer at an advanced technology company where his expertise in leading-edge computing and AI/ML has propelled the company into a new era of tech innovation. His journey from the rigorous demands of Special Operations to the dynamic challenges of the tech industry exemplifies a dedication to excellence and a continuous pursuit of impactful solutions to improve humankind.  We had an incredible conversation about his career and his integration back into civilian life as a leader, speaker, and consultant. He shared stories of his combat deployments and we talked about what it means to have grit, to build resiliency, and to develop an elite mindset. He also shared the moment when he became captivated by the potential of artificial intelligence on the battlefield. I learned so much from this conversation and walked away with tactical ways to apply it to my everyday life, so I hope you do too. Without further ado, please welcome Brian Cunningham.

Former US Army Special Operations Officer & Psychological Warfare Analyst Scott Bennett Joins Alex Jones To Raise Alarm Of Globalist Coup Against Americans

About the Lecture: Mr. Dave Horvath brings his background in business and the military to the lectern at IWP to discuss private investment as it relates to U.S. national security. In this lecture, he will discuss the importance of American private capital to fill gaps left by traditional government efforts and how private investment fills that gap. He will also discuss private investment and finance as a post-government career. About the Speaker: Dave Horvath graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2009. After graduating, Dave served 10 years on active duty, first as a Ranger-qualified Field Artillery Officer and Military Intelligence Officer, and later as a Special Operations Officer, with extensive service overseas. After transitioning from active duty, Dave pursued his MBA at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and embarked on a career in strategy consulting, private equity, and now late-stage technology investing at Disruptive, an Austin, TX-based growth equity firm. Dave currently leads the Washington, DC, office for Disruptive, in addition to a large portion of the firm's National Security and Dual-use technology portfolio.

Kyle is currently a Managing Director at Fairwater Labs, a venture studio building dual use defense tech companies. Kyle is also a former Marine Raider and Special Operations Officer with worldwide experience.Inspired by the technological challenges he faced in combat, Kyle decided to leave active duty to focus on putting America's best technology into the hands of those that need it the most. He is passionate about technologies that support intelligence collection, tactical survivability, unmanned systems, and digital privacy.

Shawn Piatz, Chief Operations Officer . ORE Sys, LLC, ORE System's 
A decorated U.S. Military career culminating with his service as a Special Operations Officer. That 28-year long career provided him the opportunity to manage complex projects and successfully build cross-functional teams. Now retired from the military, Shawn has actively participated in several business ventures integrating organizational and technical experts into a cohesive team that have consistently over-performed.  As an officer of ORE Sys, LLC, he is responsible for overall business planning and strategic focus to allow for growth and relevancy in the market space.  Shawn holds a BS in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston, WV, as well as certifications in ITIL and project management.

In this episode, Cipher Brief COO Brad Christian sits down with former CIA Officer Brett Davis and Entrepreneur Jeremy Hitchcock to talk about the future of US national security from an investor's perspective. Brett is a former Senior Executive with the CIA, and a former Special Operations Officer with the US Navy.  Jeremy is an angel investor who co-founded a company called Dyn in 2001 that grw out of an open source project.  He sold the company in 2017 for $600mm. The two men are now partners in New North Ventures, which – full disclosure – The Cipher Brief works with.  New North is a sponsor of this year's Cipher Brief Threat Conference. Brad sat down with the two men – from very different backgrounds – to get their perspective on investing in future US national security.  

Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews CDR Joseph Dituri, USN-Ret, PhD to discuss his career as a Navy Diver, Special Operations Officer, and Engineering Duty Officer, to include the world of submarine rescue all of which influence Dituri's novel, "Secrets in Depth." Secrets in Depth by Joseph DituriThe Terrible Hours by Peter MaasDr. Deep Sea - http://drdeepsea.com/Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic Tampa -http://hbotampa.com/ takes one directly to: https://underseaoxygenclinic.com/

  Former Navy SEAL and Author, Marty Strong joins Landon on the show to talk about Marty's time in the SEALs, his writing process, and the 3 steps to achieving a nimble mind.   Marty joined the Navy SEALS in 1975 and served 21 years for our country as a Special Operations Officer. After his time in the SEALs, he jumped right into the business world and started his writing career.   Marty has had a total of 10 publications and is working on his 11th now. Outside of writing he also holds the positions of CEO and Chief Strategy Officer for multiple businesses.    Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!     Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_QB4TJyz0nY   Episode Resources:  Website | Marty Strong Book |  Be Nimble Book | Be Visionary Book | A Time For Glory (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 1) Book | A Time For Honor (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 2) Book | A Time For Truth (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 3) Book | A Time For Rebellion (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 4) Book | Death Before Dawn (SEAL STRIKE SERIES) Book | The Warrior Code (SEAL STRIKE SERIES) Book | The Brotherhood (SEAL STRIKE SERIES) Book | In The Shadow Of Evil (SEAL STRIKE SERIES)   This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more.  

  Former Navy SEAL and Author, Marty Strong joins Landon on the show to talk about Marty's time in the SEALs, his writing process, and the 3 steps to achieving a nimble mind.   Marty joined the Navy SEALS in 1975 and served 21 years for our country as a Special Operations Officer. After his time in the SEALs, he jumped right into the business world and started his writing career.   Marty has had a total of 10 publications and is working on his 11th now. Outside of writing he also holds the positions of CEO and Chief Strategy Officer for multiple businesses.    Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!     Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_QB4TJyz0nY   Episode Resources:  Website | Marty Strong Book |  Be Nimble Book | Be Visionary Book | A Time For Glory (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 1) Book | A Time For Honor (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 2) Book | A Time For Truth (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 3) Book | A Time For Rebellion (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 4) Book | Death Before Dawn (SEAL STRIKE SERIES) Book | The Warrior Code (SEAL STRIKE SERIES) Book | The Brotherhood (SEAL STRIKE SERIES) Book | In The Shadow Of Evil (SEAL STRIKE SERIES)   This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone. Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more.  

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Millions of civilians are caught in an unimaginable hell that continues to unfold in Ukraine.  But what's really happening on the battlefield? What weapons are making a difference? How are the Ukrainian and Russian militaries critically different? What critical missions in/around Ukraine might American Special Forces get tasked with? We've all seen lots of retired generals on cable news. And we've all seen quick videos on social media of tanks getting blown up. In this episode, we're going deeper in a way you haven't heard before. With a guest who knows more about 21st century battle than just about anyone. He doesn't just know it academically, he knows it personally. He's a returning guest and a true leader. Former Navy SEAL DEVGRU Commander, Chris Fussell.  Chris (@FussellChris) is a man who knows war. Steeled by leadership roles in the most selective Special Operations units in the military, he understands the chaos of modern combat. He led the most elite unit: the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) and Navy SEAL Teams 2 and 8 on some of the most critical missions of our generation.  He joined us back in Episode 50 in March, 2020–right before the pandemic exploded. And a month later for a special Dispatches. Chris spent 16 years at the tip of the spear for America's most complex national security challenges and as Aide-de-Camp to Gen Stanley McChrystal as he commanded the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in Iraq. He teaches leadership at Yale, speaks to packed audiences, and coaches top leaders worldwide.  He's the author of the bestsellers, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World and One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams and now serves as President of McChrystal Group--an elite management consulting and leadership development firm in Washington.  A former wrestler and with a degree in philosophy, Chris is a true warrior philosopher. He has a Master of Arts in Irregular Warfare from the Naval Postgraduate School, and received the Pat Tillman Award for highest peer-rated Special Operations Officer. His thesis focused on the interagency collaboration and intelligence sharing processes that drove effective, cross-silo collaboration during the peak of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Chris knows modern warfare. And he's gonna break down the strategic and tacticial. The political and psychological. Almost nobody you see on TV or hear on the radio has the depth of personal experience in combat that Chris does. Or the mind to pull apart what's happening beneath the headlines. Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff is the truth beyond the news–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 42% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend events, get merch discounts and support this show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon.  -Check out Chris' book: One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams   -Here's the video of the dancing Ukrainian troops that Paul's mentioned.  -WATCH video of the Paul and Chris conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -Hear other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily earned international notoriety after she led members of her community to the protest on January 6th  which by itself wouldn't garner particular attention, however, she was a Special Operations Officer in the Psychological Operations branch.To the left-leaning, woke military of today attending an election integrity rally to hear her Commander in Chief speak (although completely with her rights and ALL regulations) was unacceptable. They wanted to make her an example to all conservatives in the military and permitted her to be painted as a criminal extremist as a warning to any other service members who dare take their Oath as seriously as she.Emily's zero-tolerance policy towards cooperating with the Scamdemic has caused many to follow her and many to hate her. As a nonpartisan activist, she leads a group of over 2k locals to enact change and push back on issues such as mask mandates and lockdowns. The worldwide Covidian cult is made plainer to Captain Rainey because of her propaganda training and experience.Since recently resigning her commission after nearly a decade of service the 31-year-old bought a small farm, and in the light of the country's current predicament, is working to build a self-reliant homestead for her and her family which, God willing, will one day be a refuge for others.Emily continues to lead her county-level conservative activism group with a current focus on electing new conservatives to the Board of Education.Connect with EmilyInstagram @emilygraceraineyPodcast Website: ItsMeseidy.comCommunity:Libertas Sisters is an online community of women who embrace femininity, self-reliance, and most importantly, believe in freedom. Secure from big tech censorship; it is a sisterhood dedicated to helping its members thrive during these challenging times and navigate the chaos. Join the sisterhood!Connect with MeseidyInstagram @ItsMeseidyTwitter @ItsMeseidyLocals.comYoutubeRumbleNewsletter

On this episode we get a rare inside view from one of our foreign special ops partners, John who has served as an officer in the Special Operations community in Chile. We'll discuss his country's special ops, and a unique mission he participated in as the Colombian conflict with FARC drew to a close.Today's Sponsors:

Born and raised in Ireland, Will O'Meara wears many hats. He's a former Special Operations Officer, and currently, a hunting guide, journalist, and product developer for Spartan Precision Equipment. In this episode, we discuss our time in the military, and the leadership principles learned during that period that translate to hunting. Will also teaches me all about the species he pursues in Ireland, the Irish terrain, and what kind of gear he uses to hunt in perpetually wet environment.  Will on Instagram  --  Direct message him to book a hunt

In this episode, MARSOC Special Operations Officer Kyle Mann joins us to discuss how he started his military career, his thoughts on family and the military, the time spent in the Marines, his view on the vaccine mandate for military personnel, and why he left Marine Special Operations Command over it. https://www.instagram.com/raider.ridge.farm/ Follow Nick Koumalatsos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickkoumalatsos/ Follow Nick's YouTube: Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/nickkoumalatsos82 Follow The Harbor Site on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theharborsitepodcast/ SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS Johnny Slicks https://johnnyslicks.com/ Core Medical Group (Hormone Replacement Therapy) https://coremedicalgrp.com/nick/ Bare Performance Nutrition CODE- RAIDER for discount https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/discount/raider Gatorz Eyewear: https://www.gatorz.com/ Raider Project discount use CODE- WITHYOU] for discount https://www.raiderproject.org/ Agoge Personal Coaching https://agogetraining.com The Agoge Training Plans https://www.theagoge.com Agoge Challenge: https://www.agogechallenge.fit/join-now My Book Excommunicated Warrior: https://www.nickkoumalatsos.com/excommunicated-warrior/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-koumalatsos/support

Luis Elizondo is a U.S Army Veteran who served for two decades as a Counter Intelligence & Special Operations Officer for the Department of Defence. In 2009 he was made the director of one of The Pentagons most clandestine programs, one that would not come to light for another 8 years when in December of 2017 the New York Times published its groundbreaking article that subsequently brought this program out of the shadows, it was called the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program known internally as AATIP, and it's purpose was the tracking and analysis of UFOs or what is being more commonly referred to by the United States Defence & Intelligence Apparatus as ‘Unidentified Aerial Phenomena' or UAP. You can find Lue on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/LueElizondo Important reference: AATIP Briefing Slides - https://ufos-scientificresearch.blogspot.com/2019/01/images-of-briefing-slides-for-advanced.html becoming a Patreon and gain access to the Unity Community | Discord Server PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectUnity

Tracy Walder joins Win Nation as a USC alum, Delta sorority sister, author, and former CIA officer and FBI special agent. While majoring in history at USC, Tracy was recruited at a career fair by the CIA, and she spent most of her career as a Special Operations Officer for the Agency's Counterterrorism Center. After her time in the CIA, she became a Special Agent for the FBI, specializing in counterintelligence operations. Tracy's five years of service earned her numerous awards during her time with both organizations. After her time with the CIA and FBI, Tracy authored The Unexpected Spy, an apolitical memoir of her experiences—such as debriefing terrorists—and insights as a young woman in intelligence and law enforcement. She hopes the book will help and inspire others who aspire to pursue a career in these fields. Tracy is currently a criminal justice professor at Texas Christian University and a teacher at an all-girls high school, teaching curriculum she created on terrorism and national security. As students have turned to her for advice over the years, she reveals that no specific “formula” will determine career success in the CIA and FBI. It requires more than learning the right curriculum to be successful in these organizations. Tracy explains that soft skills, like empathy, collaboration, listening, problem-solving, and not allowing preconceived notions to interfere with work, are critical in pursuing a career in the CIA or FBI. Tracy identifies as an introverted-extrovert person with a strong sense of curiosity, judgment, and confidence. Tracy seeks to ask questions to gain a better understanding of others and their situations. Tune in to next week's episode to hear part 2 of this conversation!Connect with Tracy:https://www.tracywalder.com/https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Spy-Secret-Notorious-Terrorists/dp/1250230985https://twitter.com/tracy_walder https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-schandler-walder-026547130/Connect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail:888-581-4430

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we're catching up with Derek Herrera, who has an incredible story to share. He's a decorated Marine veteran who's turned a major combat injury into a mission to help other patients with spinal injuries. Derek is the founder of UroDev, originally Spinal Singularity, as well as Habit Camera, the first low-cost, wireless camera purpose-built for skin inspection and telehealth.UroDev is on the cusp of bringing its Intelliflow device to market, a product uniquely designed for spinal injury patients who have urology conditions like neurogenic bladder that require extensive catheter use. Today, Derek and I are going to chat about his journey from the military to the medical device space, and get into what he's learned about becoming a first-time entrepreneur with a big idea but not a lot of funding or experience. First, here's a bit more on Derek's background: He graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served as a Marine Infantry and Special Operations Officer for over eight years. In 2014, he was medically retired due to combat injuries, and left paralyzed from the waist down. Since this injury, Derek has earned an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and founded both UroDev and Habit Camera. He also serves as President of the Board for the Marine Raider Foundation. Before we jump into the conversation, I wanted to mention a few things:If you're into learning from proven medtech and healthtech leaders, and want to know when new content and interviews go live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter. You'll get access to gated articles, and lots of other interesting healthcare content. Second, if you want even more inside info from proven experts, think about a Medsider premium membership. We talk to experienced healthcare leaders about the nuts and bolts of running a business and bringing products to market. This is your place for valuable knowledge on specific topics like seed funding, prototyping, insurance reimbursement, and positioning a medtech startup for an exit.In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, Premium members get exclusive Ask Me Anything interviews and masterclasses with some of the world's most successful medtech founders and executives. Since making the premium memberships available, I've been pleasantly surprised at how many people have signed up. If you're interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more.Lastly, here's the link to the full interview with Derek if you'd rather read it instead.

Our guest on this episode is Eric Kapitulik, he attended the United States Naval Academy. While there, he was a 4-year Varsity Letter winner and played on three NCAA Lacrosse Tournament teams. Graduating in 1995 he went on to serve as both a Marine Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. Eric left active duty after eight years of service and graduated from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. He's also an ultra-endurance athlete and an avid high-altitude mountaineer. He has summited five of the Seven Summits; these are the highest peaks on the seven continents, including Everest. Eric is also the Founder and CEO of The Program, a team building and leadership development company that works with corporate teams and professional athletic organizations around the United States. More about Eric Kapitulik and his organization: http://TheProgram.org

Eric Kapitulik: The ProgramCreating and Sustaining High Performance Leaders and Teams: Eric KapitulikOur guest on this episode is Eric Kapitulik, he attended the United States Naval Academy. While there, he was a 4-year Varsity Letter winner and played on three NCAA Lacrosse Tournament teams. Graduating in 1995 he went on to serve as both a Marine Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. Eric left active duty after eight years of service and graduated from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. He's also an ultra-endurance athlete and an avid high-altitude mountaineer. He has summited five of the Seven Summits; these are the highest peaks on the seven continents, including Everest. Eric is also the Founder and CEO of The Program, a team building and leadership development company that works with corporate teams and professional athletic organizations around the United States. More about Eric Kapitulik and his organization: http://TheProgram.orgBecause Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During this episode of The WarriorU podcast, host Bram Connolly speaks with Mark Wales, former Special Operations Officer and associate at McKinsey & Company, and his wife Samantha Gash, professional endurance athlete, social entrepreneur and motivational speaker. They discuss leading teams remotely, Mark's time in Special Operations, how to lead in uncertainty, and techniques for self-support and health. They also talk about strategic vulnerability. Episode Highlights:Mark talks about why products for his business are manufactured in the United States instead of Australia.Sam talks about some of the large runs/expeditions and extreme races she has done recently.Sam talks about how she is interested in helping children access quality education and how she supports this cause through her running.Is it the issues getting you through the run or is running itself the drive?Samantha believes that connection to our cause brings out our potential.Motivation or consistency, which one is more important to be successful?Sam and Mark talk about their reasons for going on Survivor.What are your thoughts on leading teams remotely, especially recently?Are you surprised how little some companies invest in leadership?Samantha also sees an issue with the lack of skill-set diversity within leadership teams.Mark found that, in war, there was a deep level of human connection in the teams.Mark talks about some mental health techniques he learned after leaving the military.Mark talks about the damage that constant stress can have on your entire body.With your business, do you do more planning together or away from each other?Is a high performing culture the result of the leaders or is there some other factor?Samantha talks about mistakes she has made in her expeditions.Samantha and Mark talk about their experience with Eco-Challenge.Before Covid-19, many businesses had never considered what it would look like if all work had to be done remotely.Do you still both train every day?Samantha talks about how she feels different now that she has had a child, but still just as strong if not stronger.What do you both have coming up for the rest of 2020?Mark is working on prototypes for new products for his business that he hopes to have ready in the next year.3 Key Points:Trust is a key element of leading a remote team.Showing a more vulnerable side of yourself can help bring out the best in other people.People are stronger in a team than they are individually.Tweetable Quotes:“I think we need to find what we're going to be wired and connected to in order to bring that potential out in us.” -Samantha Gash“Humans who are leaders are emotional by default. That's probably the primary sense of being. Our emotions drive us.” -Samantha Gash“You get the right team together and individually you surpass what your own limits are.” -Samantha GashResources Mentioned:WarriorU PodcastHindsight LeadershipMark: Instagram LinkedInSamantha: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Born and raised in Thompson, CT, Eric Kapitulik attended Pomfret Preparatory School, where he excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete. Upon graduation, Eric matriculated at the United States Naval Academy, where he was a four-year varsity letter player on the Division I Lacrosse team. After graduation in 1995, Eric went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. As a Platoon Commander within his company, Eric led a team of 20 covert operations specialists on numerous Special Forces-related missions, including long-range reconnaissance patrols, hostage rescues, high-altitude jump exercises, ship takeovers and gas-oil platform takedowns. In 1999, during a routine training mission to prepare for an upcoming deployment to the Persian Gulf, Eric and his platoon were in a helicopter crash that resulted in the death of seven Marines. In response to this tragedy, Eric created the Force Reconnaissance Scholarship Fund to benefit the children of his fallen men. Eric left active duty after eight years of service and received his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. He founded The Program in 2008. Eric holds himself to high standards and always strives to do ONE MORE. He has participated in eight Ironman Triathlons, The Canadian Death Race Ultra Marathon, The Eco Challenge, and The American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon. He is also an avid mountaineer and has summited five of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each of the seven continents): Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. McKinley, Mt. Aconcagua, Mt. Elbrus, and, most recently, Mt. Everest. Episode Highlights: Eric shares key life lessons learned from his time at the United States Naval Academy and the United States Marine Corps. Travis and Eric have an important dialogue about failure and the opportunity to reframe failure in a positive light. 3 Key Points: Reframe the way you view failure. Build a habit of courage. Narrow your bandwidth and determine what you want to do. Tweetable Quotes: "You will never have 100% of the information." "Once you make a decision, work your backside off to make it the right decision." Resources Mentioned: http://www.theprogram.org/athletics/ (http://www.theprogram.org/athletics/) Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy (https://www.acast.com/privacy)

As America scrambles to face the unprecedented chaos of coronavirus and the upheaval of the 2020 election, this episode features a riveting conversation with one of the most impressive leaders of our time. Chris Fussell (@FussellChris) is a man who knows chaos--and helps guide you through it with powerful insights and lessons-learned. Steeled by leadership roles in the most selective Special Operations units in the military, Chris is a leader that will teach you how to thrive in chaos. He led in the most elite unit in the military: the Naval Special Warfare Development Group and Navy SEAL Teams 2 and 8–on some of the most critical missions of our generation. After 16 years at the tip of spear for America’s most urgent and complex national security challenges and serving as Aide-de-Camp to General Stanley McChrystal as he commanded the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in Iraq, Chris teaches leadership at Yale University, speaks to packed audiences, and coaches top leaders and companies worldwide. He’s the author of the bestsellers, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World and One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams and now serves as President of McChrystal Group--an elite advisory services, management consulting, and leadership development firm in Washington, DC.  A former wrestler and with a degree in philosophy, Chris is a true warrior philosopher of the highest regard. He has a Master of Arts in Irregular Warfare from the Naval Postgraduate School, and received the Pat Tillman Award for highest peer-rated Special Operations Officer. His thesis focused on the interagency collaboration and intelligence sharing processes that drove effective, cross-silo collaboration during the peak of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Chris is also a Senior Fellow for National Security at New America, a non-partisan think tank dedicated to understanding the next generation of challenges facing the US. He is also a dedicated husband and father of two, and actively involved in several non-profits dedicated to empowering veterans. Chris serves on the Board of Directors for the Navy SEAL Foundation and is a lifetime member to the Council on Foreign Relations. Host, Iraq veteran and activist Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) has known Chris for over a decade, and takes us through a conversational master class on how to lead in adversity. Whether you’re leading a Fortune 100 Company, a small business, a classroom of students, or your own family, this indispensable episode will equip you with tools to thrive in the face of coronavirus--or any challenge you might face. We examine whether a military draft is needed, analyze the leadership skills of the remaining Presidential candidates, go behind the scenes of life as an elite Navy SEAL, and examine the ever-expanding role of Special Operations forces in modern America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Born To Inspire's first full-length episode, I speak with Bazzel Baz. He's been a Marine Corp Captian, a Special Operations Officer for the CIA, and an actor on NBC's The Blacklist. Now, Bazzel plays an important role in saving kids from trafficking through his nonprofit, The Association for the Recovery of Children. In the interview, Bazzel discusses how he became inspired to begin this journey, what the process of recovering children looks like, and how he and his team are moving forward in making an even bigger impact in recovering kids from the evil world of human trafficking. To find out how you can help go to recoveryofchildren.org

Eric Kapitulik was born and raised in Thompson, CT and attended Pomfret Preparatory School where he was a three-sport varsity athlete. Upon graduating, he attended the United States Naval Academy. While there, he was a 4-year varsity letter winner and played on three NCAA Division I Lacrosse Tournament teams. During his junior year, Eric received the Lt. JG Frank McKeone Award, given to the Navy player who most demonstrated spirit and sportsmanship and who served as the unsung hero. Eric was also named Navy’s Most Outstanding Defenseman and received North-South All-Star honors his senior year at the Academy. He graduated in 1995 and went on to serve as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. As a Force Reconnaissance Platoon Commander, Eric led 20 covert operations specialists in Special Forces related missions including long-range reconnaissance patrols, hostage rescue, high altitude jump exercises, ship takeovers, and gas-oil platform takedowns. He left active duty after eight years of service and graduated from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. Eric has been extensively involved with the Force Reconnaissance Scholarship Fund, which he established for the children of six Marines who died in a helicopter crash while serving under his command. Since 1999, he has been helping to raise funds and has done so through public speaking engagements covering Leadership and Attacking Adversity and through participation in Iron Man Triathlons and other ultra-endurance races around the world. In addition to finishing 8 Iron Man triathlons, Eric has competed in numerous marathons, the Canadian Death Race Ultra Marathon, the Eco Challenge, the American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon and was a competitor on The Outdoor Life Networks Global Extremes Challenge. Eric is also an avid high altitude mountaineer. He has summited five of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on the seven continents); Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. McKinley, Mt. Aconcagua, Mt.Elbrus and most recently Mt. Everest. Eric sits on the board of directors for the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund and is the Founder and President of The Program LLC, a team-building and leadership development company for high school and collegiate student-athletes and corporate teams. — As a former D1 lacrosse player and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, Eric Kapitulik maintains a standard of excellence in every facet of his life. The lessons he took away from those experiences are invaluable, so Eric is paying it forward by teaching structure, discipline, and an unrivaled leadership methodology to athletes and executives who want to take their teams to the next level. Eric’s program has one mission: to develop better leaders and create more cohesive teams—that’s all they do. He facilitates personal development, leadership development, and team building through shared adversity, and helps individuals and teams grow by stepping outside of their comfort zones. Eric works with collegiate and professional athletic programs and corporations across North America to reinvent their standards of leadership. Then, they commit the lessons to memory through experiential training. Click here to listen to the episode, and make sure to visit www.absoluteadvantagepodcast.com for more content that inspires, encourages and helps you grow and make an impact QUICKLY both professionally and personally. Ways to contact Eric Kapitulik: Book: The Program: Lessons From Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High-Performance Leaders and Teams Website: www.TheProgram.org The Program’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeDoOneMore/ Eric’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kapitulik-6996a048/ The Program’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-program-llc/ Eric’s Twitter: @erickapitulik6 The Program’s Twitter: @theprogramorg

Eric Kapitulik is a well-known and well-respected leader, coach, and teammate. He served in the United States Marine Corps as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. As a Platoon Commander within his company, Eric led a team of 20 covert operations specialists on numerous Special Forces-related missions. After leaving active duty, Eric founded The Program in 2008 with the purpose of developing better leaders and creating more cohesive teams. He and his team use battle-tested military principles learned in elite military organizations to help executives, athletes and entrepreneurs develop their leadership skills so they can achieve and maintain peak performance in their various roles. As a leadership trainer and coach, Eric and his team work with most of the top college sports teams in the country and well as leading businesses. In this episode, we talked about Eric's biggest regret, why he decided to leave investment banking at Goldman Sachs to start his own firm, some of the leadership development lessons he learned from the Marines and how executives can accomplish any goal by simply taking disciplined actions every day.   Company - The Program - http://www.theprogram.org/ Book - The Program -

Eric Kapitulik was born and raised in Thompson, CT and attended the United States Naval Academy. While there, he was a 4-year Varsity Letter winner. He graduated in 1995 served as a Marine Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer. Eric left active duty after eight years of service and graduated from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He is also an ultra-endurance athlete and an avid high-altitude mountaineer. Eric is now the Founder and CEO of The Program, a leadership development and team building company that works with corporate teams and leading collegiate and professional athletic organizations around the United States. “everyone is going to tell you that right now is a bad time to start your business, don't believe them. Number one in a recession or in a tough market it's a great time to start a business because in a recession or in a tough market you will very quickly find out what your core business is because you won't be able to sell anything else other than what you are the best in the world at because there is just not money out there being put towards it. Second on that same point though… And that it's not the right time to start a business that is like is there a right time to get married, is there a right time to start a family? If you are waiting for the right time chances are you will wait forever. Instead if you think you want to do it then go and do it, just go and do it and then be prepared to work really hard in making that decision the right decision. Number one. Number two he told me don't ever talk yourself into believing that you are worth less than what you are. Most people do… Things aren't cheap or expensive it's a question of value. Okay it cost a lot of money but I'm giving you that value that is signified by that price. Believe in it because what you are saying is you are believing in yourself. You are providing that value. Too many people talk their own personal value down. Don't, don't do it ”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-7ft

Eric Kapitulik is co-author of The Program: Lessons from Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High Performing Leaders and Teams and was an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. He founded The Program in 2008. Eric has participated in eight Ironman Triathlons and has summited five of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each of the seven continents): Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. McKinley, Mt. Aconcagua, Mt. Elbrus, and, most recently, Mt. Everest. Get Eric's book: https://amzn.to/2NLjK9l Free Book Dominating Your Mind Connect with Bert Martinez on YouTube. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Connect with Bert Martinez on Instagram. Click here for more episodes. 

In this episode, Jim Ambuske chats with LTC Matthew Kutilek, USMC, a 2001 graduate of The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. Kutilek is a United States Marine Special Operations Officer with 18+ years of active duty service with multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He is this year's featured speaker at Mount Vernon's Purple Heart Commemoration Day on August 10th. In this podcast, Kutilek discusses his passion for history, service in the Marine Corps, and the 2010 combat wound that changed his life.  About Our Guest: Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Kutilekis an active duty Special Operations Officer in the United States Marine Corps. A veteran of both the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, LTC Kutilek suffered life-threatening injuries during a March 2010 combat operation in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. LTC Kutilek received the Purple Heart for his service and works to bring awareness to veterans's issues through competitive cycling and motivational speaking.   About Our Host: Jim Ambuske, Ph.D. leads the Center for Digital History at the Washington Library. A historian of the American Revolution, Scotland, and the British Atlantic World, Ambuske graduated from the University of Virginia in 2016. He is a former Farmer Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital Humanities at the University of Virginia Law Library. At UVA Law, Ambuske co-directed the 1828 Catalogue Project and the Scottish Court of Session Project.  He is currently at work on a book about emigration from Scotland in the era of the American Revolution as well as a chapter on Scottish loyalism during the American Revolution for a volume to be published by the University of Edinburgh Press.

Born and raised in Thompson, CT, Eric Kapitulik attended Pomfret Preparatory School, where he excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete. Upon graduation, Eric matriculated at the United States Naval Academy, where he was a four-year varsity letter player on the Division I Lacrosse team.After graduation in 1995, Eric went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division.As a Platoon Commander within his company, Eric led a team of 20 covert operations specialists on numerous Special Forces-related missions, including long-range reconnaissance patrols, hostage rescues, high-altitude jump exercises, ship takeovers and gas-oil platform takedowns.In 1999, during a routine training mission to prepare for an upcoming deployment to the Persian Gulf, Eric and his platoon were in a helicopter crash that resulted in the death of seven Marines.In response to this tragedy, Eric created the Force Reconnaissance Scholarship Fund to benefit the children of his fallen men.Eric left active duty after eight years of service and received his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. He founded The Program in 2008.Eric holds himself to high standards and always strives to do ONE MORETM. He has participated in eight Ironman Triathlons, The Canadian Death Race Ultra Marathon, The Eco Challenge, and The American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon. He is also an avid mountaineer and has summited five of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each of the seven continents): Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. McKinley, Mt. Aconcagua, Mt. Elbrus, and, most recently, Mt. Everest.Learn More:http://www.theprogram.org/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Born and raised in Thompson, CT, Eric Kapitulik attended Pomfret Preparatory School, where he excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete. Upon graduation, Eric matriculated at the United States Naval Academy, where he was a four-year varsity letter player on the Division I Lacrosse team.After graduation in 1995, Eric went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division.As a Platoon Commander within his company, Eric led a team of 20 covert operations specialists on numerous Special Forces-related missions, including long-range reconnaissance patrols, hostage rescues, high-altitude jump exercises, ship takeovers and gas-oil platform takedowns.In 1999, during a routine training mission to prepare for an upcoming deployment to the Persian Gulf, Eric and his platoon were in a helicopter crash that resulted in the death of seven Marines.In response to this tragedy, Eric created the Force Reconnaissance Scholarship Fund to benefit the children of his fallen men.Eric left active duty after eight years of service and received his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. He founded The Program in 2008.Eric holds himself to high standards and always strives to do ONE MORETM. He has participated in eight Ironman Triathlons, The Canadian Death Race Ultra Marathon, The Eco Challenge, and The American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon. He is also an avid mountaineer and has summited five of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each of the seven continents): Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. McKinley, Mt. Aconcagua, Mt. Elbrus, and, most recently, Mt. Everest.Learn More:http://www.theprogram.org/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Born and raised in Thompson, CT, Eric Kapitulik attended Pomfret Preparatory School, where he excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete. Upon graduation, Eric matriculated at the United States Naval Academy, where he was a four-year varsity letter player on the Division I Lacrosse team.After graduation in 1995, Eric went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division.As a Platoon Commander within his company, Eric led a team of 20 covert operations specialists on numerous Special Forces-related missions, including long-range reconnaissance patrols, hostage rescues, high-altitude jump exercises, ship takeovers and gas-oil platform takedowns.In 1999, during a routine training mission to prepare for an upcoming deployment to the Persian Gulf, Eric and his platoon were in a helicopter crash that resulted in the death of seven Marines.In response to this tragedy, Eric created the Force Reconnaissance Scholarship Fund to benefit the children of his fallen men.Eric left active duty after eight years of service and received his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. He founded The Program in 2008.Eric holds himself to high standards and always strives to do ONE MORETM. He has participated in eight Ironman Triathlons, The Canadian Death Race Ultra Marathon, The Eco Challenge, and The American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon. He is also an avid mountaineer and has summited five of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each of the seven continents): Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. McKinley, Mt. Aconcagua, Mt. Elbrus, and, most recently, Mt. Everest.Learn More:http://www.theprogram.org/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

How to lead. Born and raised in CT, Eric Kapitulik attended at the US Naval Academy, where he was a four-year varsity letter winner on the lacrosse team. Graduating in 1995, Eric went on to serve in the Marine Corps as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer. As a Platoon Commander, he led a team of 20 covert operations specialists on numerous Special Forces-related missions, including long-range recon patrols, hostage rescues, high-altitude jump exercises, ship takeovers, and gas-oil platform takedowns. In 1999, Eric and his platoon were in a helicopter crash that resulted in the death of seven Marines. In response to this tragedy, Eric created the Force Reconnaissance Scholarship Fund to benefit the children of his fallen men. In order to raise money for the fund, he has participated in eight Ironmans, The Canadian Death Race, The Eco-Challenge, and The American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon. Eric has also summited five of the Seven Summits including Mount Everest. Since leaving active duty, Eric has received his MBA and founded his company, The Program, with the goal of providing both athletic and corporate teams with the best leadership development and team building services in the country. His upcoming book is titled The Program, Lessons from Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High-Performance Leaders and Teams. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re in the right place because you can get there from here. And I can help. Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You Are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

Our guest on this episode of Elevate with Robert Glazer is Eric Kapitulik, a well-known and well-respected leader, coach and teammate. He served in the United States Marine Corps as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. As a Platoon Commander within his company, Eric led a team of 20 covert operations specialists on numerous Special Forces-related missions. After leaving active duty, Erik founded The Program in 2008 with the sole purpose of developing better leaders and creating more cohesive teams. As a leadership trainer and coach, Eric and his team work with most of the top college sports teams in the country and well as leading businesses. Show Notes Eric’s journey to starting The Program and getting it to where it is today Bob’s experience meeting Eric and his team for the first time at one of The Program’s leadership trainings How you prove how good of a team leader and teammate you are Why most parent’s definition of failure is wrong What parents should be doing and saying to their kids to help them succeed

Derek Herrera, Founder & CTO, Spinal Singularity Former Marine Special Operations Officer now working to create change as an entrepreneur in the medical device Industry. Passionate about utilizing advanced technology to create meaningful products to improve people's lives. An ethical, hard-working leader with proven performance in building successful teams able to accomplish the most challenging of missions in austere, kinetic environments. Demonstrated capacity in building teams across multiple functional areas. Excels at strategic planning, problem framing, and identifying innovative solutions.

From Ironman, Everest, and Afghanistan to MBA, CEO, and Entrepreneur. Born and raised in Thompson, CT, Eric Kapitulik attended at the US Naval Academy, where he was a four-year varsity letter player on the Division I Lacrosse team. Graduating in 1995, Eric went on to serve in the US Marine Corps as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. As a Platoon Commander, Eric led a team of 20 covert operations specialists on numerous Special Forces-related missions, including long-range reconnaissance patrols, hostage rescues, high-altitude jump exercises, ship takeovers and gas-oil platform takedowns. In 1999, during a routine training mission, Eric and his platoon were in a helicopter crash that resulted in the death of seven Marines. In response to this tragedy, Eric created the Force Reconnaissance Scholarship Fund to benefit the children of his fallen men. In order to raise money for the fund, he has participated in eight Ironman Triathlons, The Canadian Death Race Ultramarathon, The Eco-Challenge, and The American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon. Eric has also summited five of the Seven Summits including Mount Everest. Eric left active duty after eight years of service and received his MBA from the University of Chicago. He founded The Program in 2008 with the goal of providing both athletic and corporate teams with the best leadership development and team building services in the country. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because you can get there from here. And I can help. Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You Are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

Our guest on this episode of Outperform is Eric Kapitulik, a well-known and well-respected leader, coach and teammate. He served in the United States Marine Corps as both an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. As a Platoon Commander within his company, Eric led a team of 20 covert operations specialists on numerous Special Forces-related missions. After leaving active duty, Erik founded The Program in 2008 with the sole purpose of developing better leaders and creating more cohesive teams. As a leadership trainer and coach, Eric and his team work with most of the top college sports teams in the country and well as leading businesses.   What you'll hear on this episode: Eric’s journey to starting The Program and getting it to where it is today. How you prove how good of a team leader and teammate you are. Some things successful people and teams do. Systemic issues with parents these days. Why most parent’s definition of failure is wrong. Difference between goals and standards. What parents should be doing and saying to their kids of they want them to outperform. Leadership mistake Eric’s made that he’s learned the most from. Hear more Outperform podcast episodes at: http://www.accelerationpartners.com/resource-center/our-podcasts/.

Episode 045: Chris Fussell – Gun Fights To Board Rooms: The Similarities In War And Business Chris Fussell is an incredible learning leader.  Truly on another level when it comes to work ethic, grit, and intelligence.  I was absolutely honored to have this conversation with him… And even more proud to now call him a friend. Chris Fussell is the Chief Business Development Officer at McChrystal Group, leading the sales, marketing, and client relations teams.  He and his team are responsible for identifying and growing McChrystal Group’s network and client base, and for positioning CrossLead as a 21st century leadership model and globally-recognized brand. Chris is an author of the firm’s forthcoming management book, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement in a Complex World. Chris was commissioned as a Naval Officer in 1997, and spent the next 15 years on US Navy SEAL Teams, leading SEAL elements in combat zones around the globe. From war-torn Kosovo, to counter-terrorism operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, to highly specialized efforts in the troubled areas of the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa, he experienced the modern evolution of the US military’s Special Operations community, first on SEAL Teams Two and Eight, then in the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Chris was selected to serve as Aide-de-Camp to then-Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal during General McChrystal’s final year commanding the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), where they served a year together in Iraq. He witnessed first-hand the Special Operations community’s transformation into a successful, agile network. Episode 045: Chris Fussell – Gun Fights To Board Rooms: The Similarities In War And Business Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.   The Learning Leader Show “People that are truly world class are comfortable in their skin.” – Chris Fussell Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics of world class performers? What is the primary role of an Ade De Camp? Why does General McChrystal only eat one meal per day? Do you? Why did you and General McChrystal risk your lives to be out in the field with the team fighting?  Is this common? What are the primary differences in the civilian business world versus what you experienced on the battlefield? What specific tactics do you use to make CrossLead stick? What is your morning routine? What is your favorite book? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of being comfortable in your own skin How Chris specifically was able to “buy time” for General McChrystal The real work of an aide de camp and how it’s similar to that of the chief of staff for The President Chris’s approach to selling and relationship building His fear of being bored The elements that define a quality life  “A leader must be real… They must be authentic.” – Chris Fussell Continue Learning Learn more about Chris: The McChrystal Group Read Chris and General McChrystal’s book: Team Of Teams Follow Chris on Twitter: @FussellChris You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Shot While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Chris Fussell is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From McChrystalgroup.com Chris Fussell is the Chief Business Development Officer at McChrystal Group, leading the sales, marketing, and client relations teams.  He and his team are responsible for identifying and growing McChrystal Group’s network and client base, and for positioning CrossLead as a 21st century leadership model and globally-recognized brand. Chris is an author of the firm’s forthcoming management book, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement in a Complex World. Chris was commissioned as a Naval Officer in 1997, and spent the next 15 years on US Navy SEAL Teams, leading SEAL elements in combat zones around the globe. From war-torn Kosovo, to counter-terrorism operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, to highly specialized efforts in the troubled areas of the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa, he experienced the modern evolution of the US military’s Special Operations community, first on SEAL Teams Two and Eight, then in the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Chris was selected to serve as Aide-de-Camp to then-Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal during General McChrystal’s final year commanding the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), where they served a year together in Iraq. He witnessed first-hand the Special Operations community’s transformation into a successful, agile network. In 2012, Chris left the Naval Special Warfare Development Group in order to join the McChrystal Group. Prior to becoming Chief of Network Management, he served as a Project Lead for a client engagement. Chris is also a Senior Fellow for National Security at New America, a Washington, DC-based non-partisan think tank dedicated to understanding the next generation of challenges facing the United States. Chris is actively involved in several non-profits dedicated to helping veterans and their families, and holds a seat on the Board of Directors for the Navy SEAL Foundation.   Chris earned a Masters Degree in Irregular Warfare from the Naval Postgraduate School, receiving the Pat Tillman Award for highest peer-rated Special Operations Officer in the program. His thesis work focused on the interagency collaboration and intelligence sharing processes that drove effective, cross-silo collaboration during the peak of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.