Special Guest Interview - 30 Year (SEAL) Veteran

What Makes a Great Leader? | Clay Pendergrass on Universal Leadership Traits

Joining me today is my friend and mentor, Clay Pendergrass — a retired Navy SEAL officer with over 30 years of service, multiple combat deployments, and a lifetime of high-stakes leadership in the special operations community.

In this conversation, we’re going deep on one of the most essential questions in leadership:

👉 What are the universal traits of great leaders — across teams, missions, and industries?

Drawing from decades of operational experience, Clay unpacks hard-won insights on:

Leading under pressure

The quiet power of competence

What truly earns trust

How elite teams assess leadership

Whether you're in the military, corporate world, or just trying to lead yourself better — this episode delivers clarity, humility, and real-world perspective on what leadership actually looks like when it matters most.

🧠 No fluff. No clichés. Just pressure-tested leadership wisdom.

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