In this episode, I have a great conversation with Mike Erwin where we discuss our thoughts and feelings on the current state of affairs in Afghanistan and how to maintain a positive outlook despite the circumstances. Mike shares how he maintains his edge and positive outlook, some of his daily high performance habits. We discuss how Team Red, White, and Blue was founded and the future of the organization and some highlights of his books: “Lead Yourself First” and upcoming book: “Leadership Is A Relationship.”
Book’s Referenced:
“Range” by David Epstein
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
“Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude” by Mike Erwin and Raymond Kethledge
“Leadership Is A Relationship” by Mike Erwin and Willys Devoll
Organization Referenced:
Team RBW: www.teamrwb.org
Positivity Project: https://posproject.org
MIKE ERWIN was born and raised in Syracuse, NY. He has dedicated his life to serving the nation and empowering people to build positive relationships and become more resilient. Mike lives on a 32 acre Homestead outside Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with his wife Genevieve and their 5 children; Eli, Adelaide, Therese, Matthias and Zelie.
Mike is the founder & CEO of The Character & Leadership Center and has worked with companies including Amazon, SAP, and Stryker; Special Forces units; and professional sports teams including the Boston Celtics and the NJ Devils. He is co-author of LEAD YOURSELF FIRST by Bloomsbury Press (2017). The book focuses on how solitude strengthens people’s character---and their ability to lead with clarity, balance and conviction. He is working on his next book, LEADERSHIP IS A RELATIONSHIP, that will unpack his graduate school thesis research about the intersection of character strengths and leadership.
A 2002 graduate of The U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Mike was commissioned as an Intelligence Officer, serving in three combat tours with the First Cavalry Division and 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). His service includes deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004-2005---that involved the Battles of Fallujah and Najaf. Mike also deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2006-2007 and 2009. He earned two Bronze Star Medals from these tours.
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