Original Recording Date: 2025MAR10.

Co-host John Simpson.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Guests:
  • Lawson Magruder, LTG, US Army Retired - has led highly successful organizations in the military, industry, and academia sectors over the past 55 years. After commissioning as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Texas at Austin's Army ROTC program, he went on to have a highly successful career in the United States Army retiring as a Lieutenant General in 2001. Since retirement from the Army, Lawson has held a wide variety of positions in the security and leader development arenas.
  • Fred Kleibacker, Master Sgt, US Army Retired - has over 50 years of leadership experience as a U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer, Independent Contractor, Government Employee, Entrepreneur, and Community Volunteer. After volunteering for the U.S. Army’s Ranger Option in 1974, he served for a total of 20 years in the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Forces until he retired in 1994. Between 1997 and 2021, he worked as a government contractor and employee and co-founded three successful defense technology businesses and one physical security business
• A book about leadership with lessons that extend beyond the battlefield.
  • This is for everyone from the young people searching for direction and purpose, to military and civilian leaders reinforcing values of teamwork and resilience.
• Listen in, and if their message resonates, consider buying a copy of the book.
  • ALL NET PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE RANGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND – Link Below.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Of Their Own Accord:
   • Website: https://www.oftheirownaccord.com/
   • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@OfTheirOwnAccord
2. The Rangers Scholarship Fund: https://rangersscholarshipfund.org/
3. John's books!
   • Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
     • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship/
   • Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
     • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Lawson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawson-magruder-b70332147/
2. Find Fred on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredkleibacker