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In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Furkhan engages in an enlightening conversation with Marty Strong, a former Navy SEAL and current CEO of a healthcare company. Marty shares his diverse career journey, from his 20 years in the Navy SEALs to his transition into financial services and later to government threat analysis post 9/11. The discussion delves into the core differences between military and corporate leadership, the importance of accountability, and the challenges of maintaining strong leadership through organizational changes. Marty emphasizes the significance of management versus leadership, the need for emotional resilience, and the value of building a culture grounded in integrity and candid communication. The episode offers rich insights for anyone interested in leadership dynamics and the translation of military experience into business success.

Marty Strong is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and a business leader, author, and speaker. He is known for his leadership insights and experiences gained during his military service and work in the corporate world. Strong has written leadership and Personal Development books, drawing from his experiences in high-pressure environments. He often speaks on resilience, teamwork, and effective leadership strategies.

www.martystrong.com

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:50 Marty’s Journey: From Navy SEAL to Corporate Leader

03:15 Transitioning from Financial Services to Government Work

07:41 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Special Operations

10:52 Leadership Lessons from the Navy SEALs

16:20 Finding Purpose and Altruism in Civilian Life

20:36 Implementing Accountability in Organizations

25:10 Breaking Down Mistrust in Organizations

26:20 The Role of Training and Leadership in Companies

27:47 Accountability in Leadership

31:52 Hiring the Right Leaders

37:34 Navigating Cultural Conflicts in Leadership

48:12 Leadership vs. Management

50:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Furkhan Dandia Therapist and Coach

I am a men's coach, therapist, group facilitator, podcaster and author. My journey began five years ago when I was going through a separation. I found myself alone and in a shame spiral that our culture and society covertly exert on people due to the perceived "failure" of a marriage. Unfortunately, I personalized that message which led me to fall deeper into a hole, causing me to surround myself with people that did not serve me and engage in substance abuse. While seeking therapy, I was not making the wholesale changes I needed.

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I thought I was giving something back when I started the men's group. However, I quickly realized I was getting substantially more from the connections I built than I initially anticipated. It was also something I needed because I was going through another breakup.

At that point, I also realized that I had not taken the time to heal, and I was outsourcing my healing through romantic relationships, substances, material acquisitions and superficial relationships. I decided to step away from the outgoing lifestyle and started to focus on my healing which was another phase of evolution for me on my journey. Over the last year and a half, I have become mindful of the people I spend my time with. I have cleaned my lifestyle of substances, toxic environments and behaviours. I have focused on my sleep, my health and my knowledge. I have improved my spiritual relationship with myself, which was lacking the most over the past five years. This is the best I have felt.

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