Looking for Navy SEAL leadership principles you can apply to your business ?
This episode is a masterclass in leading under pressure and making bold decisions.
We sit down with Marty Strong, a retired Navy SEAL turned CEO and author, to unpack his framework for success.
Marty shares how SEAL training shaped his ability to lead through uncertainty, confront failure head-on, and keep teams focused through chaos.
Learn the mindset shifts required to move from a military to a business environment and get the hard-earned wisdom you need to push past fear.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Marty Strong
00:25 – Transition from Navy SEAL to CEO
02:19 – Writing Books on Leadership and Strategy
07:07 – Learning from Failures in Business and Military
07:58 – Overcoming the Fear of Failure
12:34 – Confronting Fear in High-Stakes Missions
18:32 – Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios
23:56 – How SEAL Training Translates to Business
31:17 – Keeping Teams Engaged and Mission-Focused
37:34 – Thinking Big and Visionary Leadership
43:54 – Fostering Creativity and Innovation in Teams
49:44 – Final Thoughts on Leadership and Transitioning Careers
54:21 – Closing Remarks
Guest:
Marty Strong
Retired Navy SEAL | CEO | Author | Strategic Leadership Expert
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
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