In addition to being a global executive and leadership strategist who has led $400M+ businesses at adidas and Reebok, driven global rebrands, and coached leaders from chaos and crisis to clarity and confidence, resulting in major transformation, Chad is a friend of 15 years. We met sitting at the negotiating table between CrossFit and Reebok, and then spent the next few years managing the newly minted relationship from each respective brand.

Chad is now the Cofounder of ACTIV8, which helps teams reduce friction, build trust, and perform at their highest potential.

https://chad.activ8myidentity.com/

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Young Michael has returned from his worldly travels. Is he more knowledgeable, sophisticated, educated, and cultured...Probably not. We spent an hour discussing a variety of topics, and as usual, he did not disappoint:

-Michael's thoughts on traveling through Japan-Red Bull Plane Swap Pilot Ban

-Helicopter Crashes

-Elected officials falling down

-What to do when you have no toilet paper in the wild

And much more......

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A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Mark returned after serving 13 years as SEAL, Medic, Sniper and Instructor in the US Navy SEALs at SEAL Team 3 in Coronado, California. He attended Friends University- Lenexa campus to earn a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Walt utilizes an attachment theoretical orientation, which is trauma-informed. Additionally, he is certified in EMDR and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy informed. Disney has been a trauma-informed provider for approximately 500 Veterans and First Responders to recover from PTSD through a holistic, community-based approach in various organizations.

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Traditional and straightforward today, a simple Q and A to round out the week. Of course, I only picked controversial and divisive topics, oh wait, not even close.

I did actually cover:

- Leadership when you are the newest member of the team

- The best practical jokes I have ever seen

- I was medically disqualified from service, then lied to get in. Should I be proud?

- Why miniature Dachshunds are the best dog

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Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Development Officer. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he served as the Training Officer, the senior staff pilot responsible for the conduct of the TOPGUN course.

The Need to Lead: https://echelonfront.com/leadership-books/the-need-to-lead/

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Nothing fancy today, just some traditional Q and A to round out the week. Of course, I only picked controversial and divisive topics, oh wait, not even close.

I did actually cover:

-Tandem Skydiving Fatality in Tennessee

-How to have hard conversations about money with your spouse

-Why do I keep going back to the same woman?

-How do you manage problems you can't solve on your own?

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Bill Thompson served 21 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four, specializing in Special Missions and technology development for the Department of Defense. He founded Spartan Forge, an AI-driven hunting tool that applies military intelligence methods to enhance hunting effectiveness. Bill is a lifelong hunter dedicated to conservation and ethical practices, as well as an active supporter of the Boot Campaign, which aids veterans through health and wellness initiatives.

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Nothing fancy today, just some traditional Q and A to round out the week. Of course, I only picked controversial and divisive topics, oh wait, not even close. I did actually cover:

-A wife's anxiety about hiking in Grizzly bear country

-How do I approach disagreements and arguments with my wife

-Advice for law enforcement officers who don't agree with the actions they see from others in the profession.

-Situational Awareness and physical security advice for women working in remote areas

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