After 29 years in the U.S. Army Special Forces Regiment, Fred Dummar understands leadership under pressure, suffering, and what truly sustains human resilience.

In this episode, Fred shares powerful lessons from combat deployments, guiding a blind teammate through marathons and mountains, and leading elite teams where humility mattered more than rank.

We explore:• Leading when you don’t have all the answers• The danger of ego — and when you actually need it• Why love is the missing word in leadership• Mental toughness vs. emotional intelligence• Flow state, suffering, and endurance mindset• How service to others unlocks strength you didn’t know you had

This conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, resilience, and what it really means to serve.

If you’re building a team, leading a mission, or pushing through your own hard season — this one will stay with you.

Listen. Reflect. Lead better.

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