After being critically wounded during a combat mission in Iraq, Navy SEAL Jason Redman faced an unimaginable battle—not just to recover physically but to rebuild his life and leadership. Throughout his journey, Jason discovered powerful lessons in trust, leadership, and resilience. In this episode, Jason dives deep into how leaders can rebuild trust after it has been broken, and why authentic leadership is the foundation for creating strong, united teams. He also shares valuable insights from his books, “The Trident” and “Overcome,” focusing on overcoming adversity, leading with integrity, and staying grounded in purpose.

In this episode, Darius and Jason will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction and Guest Background

(03:08) Jason Redman's Origin Story

(06:02) The Journey to Becoming a Navy SEAL

(09:32) Resilience and Overcoming Challenges

(11:35) The Importance of Mindset in SEAL Training

(15:05) Strengths, Weaknesses, and Team Dynamics

(20:10) The Warrior Mentality and Personal Growth

(24:03) Leadership Lessons from Failure

(27:34) Camaraderie in Combat

(27:59) The Reality of War

(29:30) Facing Adversity

(32:03) The Power of Failure

(33:41) Rebuilding After Failure

(35:14) The Importance of Support

(38:22) Earning Back Trust

(42:23) Life Ambushes

(46:23) Creating Resilience in Others

(50:27) Leading by Example

Jason Redman is a severely wounded warrior, NY Times and Amazon bestselling author, veteran advocate, business leader, and renowned leadership and resilience speaker. After facing a career-threatening leadership failure, Jason turned his recovery into a mission to inspire others to overcome failures. He now inspires audiences nationwide with his powerful story of leadership, resilience, and transformation. Through his speaking and writing, Jason teaches others how to lead themselves, overcome adversity, and build a relentless mindset to tackle any challenge.

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Connect with Jason:

Website: https://jasonredman.com/ 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-redman-b8324210/ 

Connect with Darius:

Website: ⁠https://therealdarius.com/⁠

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine⁠ 

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