Unearthing Leadership Truths with Admiral William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)

Welcome to TLC Equation with your host, Joe Musselman. I’m a founder who shares your journey.

Here is the TLC Equation:
(Vision X Mission X Values^10 / Principles + Ethos) X Teams X Leaders = Culture

This show explores certain universal truths behind the greatest teams, leaders, and cultures on earth and how they have conquered the world’s most complex challenges.

Discover the blueprint ordinary people follow to enact extraordinary visions to become the most inspiring leaders. Learn how you can impact billions of lives. Listen and watch how I use surgical questioning to dig into leaders' emotionally charged and shaping journeys to learn how they arrived.

In the end, working alongside individuals and institutions toward absolute alignment of vision, mission, values, principles, and ethos — is the deep work that sets my soul on fire.

This inaugural episode features a captivating interview with Admiral William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.), a 4-star Admiral who once found himself face-to-face with Saddam Hussein. Get ready for an inspiring journey through the pages of Admiral McRaven's acclaimed New York Times #1 Best-Selling book, "The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (but Not Easy)," as we dissect the intricate layers of leadership.

Admiral McRaven unveils his own personal tales, offering invaluable insights into the art of humble leadership, the profound role of trust in the world of leadership, the true value of time when in leadership roles, and so much more.
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Time Stamps:
*(02:54) Intro
*(06:09) Identifying key voices in leadership
*(10:40) Battling loneliness in command
*(12:38) Spotting 'bad actors' in work and life
*(15:00) The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, Leadership Made Simple (but Not Easy): book title origin
*(18:40) Honor’s role in leadership
*(29:40) Admiral (Ret.) William’s Trust Building Formula
*(38:11) Conquering fear in big decisions
*(47:33) Unpacking humility in leaders
*(52:17) Tackling imposter syndrome
*(55:55) Traits of humble leaders
*(1:00:53) Significance of leadership mementos
*(1:05:16) Leaders as the face of the solution
*(1:13:29) Setting and upholding standards
*(1:19:46) Fostering authenticity in culture
*(1:28:04) Value of time in success
*(1:34:40) The boldness factor in effective leadership
*(1:38:36) Personal Q&A Write-ins for Admiral William
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The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy): https://amzn.to/46QYVjR

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