Episode 358 - Be Visionary and Strategic with Navy SEAL Leader Marty Strong

<p>Although planning is a crucial part of any mission, its success relies more on the ability to adapt to unexpected changes and improvise than on the plan itself.</p><br><p>In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Marty Strong and hear about his unique perspective on leadership, planning, and goal achieving. Marty is a combat-decorated Navy SEAL, a thought-provoking writer and speaker, and a leader and business consultant. He is an accomplished novelist and the author of "Be Nimble: How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business" and the soon-to-be-published "Be Visionary: Strategic Leadership in the Age of Optimization."</p><br><p>Throughout our conversation, Marty shared golden nuggets from his decades of leadership and business consultant experience. We talk about his background and upbringing and how his time as a Navy SEAL prepared him to become a successful leader. We also discuss Marty's book, "Be Visionary," what motivated him to write it, and what leaders can get from it.</p><br><p>Additionally, Marty shared his unique perspective on what becoming an excellent leader looks like, how to make excellent hirings for our team, the hidden power of humor, and much more.</p><br><p>Tune in to Episode 358 to hear about Marty's fascinating life story and the Navy SEAL's way of planning and executing.</p><br><p><strong>Some Questions I Ask:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Please share with our listeners what the new book is about. And why did you write it? (8:49)</p><p>How can we improve our visionary skills in a way that can be applied personally and professionally? (12:07)</p><br><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>A bit about Marty's upbringing and first encounter with adult life (3:45)</p><p>The importance of not letting the victim mentality get in charge (7:24)</p><p>Start with a vision and start planning backward from that future point (13:59)</p><p>What a perfect plan and preparation looks like (16:15)</p><p>When things are bad, stick to those joking about it