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396: Leadership in The Marines, Google, Facebook and CrossFit. With Don Faul
Jul 26, 2023
Don Faul, a former U.S. Marine Corps platoon commander and the new CEO of CrossFit, dives into his unique journey from military leadership to tech giants like Google and Meta. He shares insights on the impact of physical fitness on overall well-being and the importance of decentralized command in both military and corporate environments. Faul also discusses the challenges of adapting to a high-pressure tech culture, the transformative power of community within CrossFit, and how effective branding can elevate health products in a competitive market.
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- Leadership is about taking care of one's subordinates and showing up despite challenges with higher leadership.
- Personal responsibility and managing mindset are key to overcoming challenging leadership.
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Deployment to Kuwait and Iraq
After returning from a deployment to Afghanistan, the narrator transitioned to First Force and quickly went through a work-up before deploying to Kuwait in February 2003. Their mission was to conduct reconnaissance and gather intelligence in and around the area.
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