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Guest:Marty StrongRetired Navy SEAL | CEO | Author | Strategic Leadership ExpertHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:From elite military missions to high-stakes boardrooms, Marty Strong knows how to lead under pressure. In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug talks with the retired Navy SEAL turned CEO and author about the power of resilience, vision, and tactical leadership. Marty shares how SEAL training shaped his ability to lead through uncertainty, confront failure head-on, and keep teams focused through chaos. They also dive into the creative side of leadership, strategic planning, and the mindset shifts required when moving from military to business. If you're looking for hard-earned wisdom on making bold decisions and pushing past fear, this one delivers.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Marty Strong00:25 – Transition from Navy SEAL to CEO02:19 – Writing Books on Leadership and Strategy07:07 – Learning from Failures in Business and Military07:58 – Overcoming the Fear of Failure12:34 – Confronting Fear in High-Stakes Missions18:32 – Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios23:56 – How SEAL Training Translates to Business31:17 – Keeping Teams Engaged and Mission-Focused37:34 – Thinking Big and Visionary Leadership43:54 – Fostering Creativity and Innovation in Teams49:44 – Final Thoughts on Leadership and Transitioning Careers54:21 – Closing RemarksConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug