Daniel Stinson is a U.S. Marine turned intelligence operator with over 4 decades of Special Operations experience. He's worked as a contractor for the US Government, the Dept of Defense, and the CIA in more than 39 countries on missions ranging from capturing terrorists to stopping human trafficking. Most famously, in 2021, Daniel helped lead an effort to evacuate over 17,000 people from Afghanistan at the end of the war.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Building the Best Team

02:46 Life as a US Marine and Intelligence Operative

06:01 The Business of Government Contracts

08:53 Leadership and Team Dynamics

11:54 High-Stakes Missions and Experiences

20:48 Negotiating in High-Pressure Situations

25:48 Reflections on Military Movies and Closing Thoughts

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Key Topics

Marine Corps, Government contracting, Business of War, Military Operations, Father Figure, Business of War, Success, Challenging experiences, Dangerous, Life Lessons, Trust, Self-belief, Personal growth, Fate, Opportunities, Commitment, Faith, Purpose, Leadership, Respect, Powerful Figures, Negotiations, High stakes, Cultural Insights, Alliances, Humor, Storytelling, Communication, Loved Ones, Service, Self fulfillment