Building Great People

Leadership Is a Skill — Here’s How to Train It Like a Green Beret


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Episode 3 of Building Great People features Nick Lavery — active-duty Green Beret, keynote speaker, coach, and CEO. A best-selling author and member of The Press, Nick shares a powerful story of grit, leadership, and resilience.

With nearly 20 years in Special Forces, Nick offers deep insights on mission planning, problem-solving, and what it means to truly lead — at work and at home. He opens up about balancing military life with entrepreneurship, and why failure is often the best teacher.

His leadership philosophy?

  • Lead with values

  • Care deeply

  • Stay humble

    “People follow you based on who you are and what you represent.” 

    This episode is a masterclass in grit, growth, and grounded leadership. Whether you’re a CEO, a team lead, or someone simply trying to make an impact—you don’t want to miss this conversation.

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