What if you could train your resilience like a muscle—and make better decisions under pressure in business and life?In this episode of The Leader’s Mindset, host Jason LeDuc sits down with Dr. Andrew Wittman, a U.S. Marine combat veteran, former Capitol Police special agent, State Department contractor, and author of Inner Armor: Perpetual Resilience. Andrew has spent decades leading in the toughest environments imaginable—and now he teaches corporate leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs how to build unshakable resilience, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking.You’ll hear Andrew’s remarkable journey from being bullied as a kid in Australia, to serving in the Marine Corps during Desert Storm, to leading high-profile protective details for leaders like Nancy Pelosi, Joe Lieberman, and Sir Elton John. More importantly, you’ll discover how the lessons he learned in combat, law enforcement, and federal service directly apply to leadership, business, and even parenting.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why resilience is not a theory—but a habit you can practice daily.• The “two-minute rule” that rewires your brain to overcome fear, self-doubt, and mental roadblocks.• How to apply critical thinking under pressure using Andrew’s C.R.A.P. framework (Clarity, Relevance, Accuracy, Precision).• Lessons from the “warrior culture” that help leaders adapt to change and thrive in uncertainty.• The truth about stress: why “fake stress” in training prepares you to face real challenges in business and life.• How Andrew built and sold a pharmaceutical company with his family—and the principles any entrepreneur can use to create a successful exit.• Why he believes in a 300-year family wealth plan and how crypto, AI, and mental toughness fit into the future of leadership.This episode isn’t just about surviving tough times—it’s about learning how to lead with calm, clarity, and confidence, no matter what challenges come your way.🔥 Who Should Watch:This conversation is packed with insights for:• Corporate executives and people managers leading through change and uncertainty• HR professionals & training directors developing resilience in their teams• Startup founders & entrepreneurs navigating chaos and building sustainable businesses• Anyone who wants to sharpen their leadership, resilience, and decision-making💬 Your Turn:What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced recently that tested your resilience? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear your story.Onward and Upward! 🚀✅ If you got value from this episode, do these 3 things:1) Like this video – It helps more people find these insights.2) Subscribe – New leadership content every week!3) Share this episode with a leader who needs to hear this!📌 Exclusive Leadership ProgramsWant to take your leadership development to the next level?📖 Take charge of your own leadership development with our online program: https://www.leducleadership.com/bethebossprogramIf you’re a Human Resources or Learning and Development professional and have a bunch of leaders you’d like to get trained, check out our corporate Leadership Academy for Tech Managers program: https://www.leducleadership.com/leadershipacademy📅 Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Book a discovery call: https://link.marketingmoneymachine.co/widget/bookings/training-discoveryLet’s create the leaders your team deserves.How to reach Andrew:Website: https://getwarriortough.com/podcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-d-wittman/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warriortoughphdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/getwarriortoughmedia/X: https://x.com/WarriorToughPhDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getwarriortoughmediaHow to reach Jason LeDuc:Email: [email protected]: https://www.leducleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership
