What does it take to lead elite teams when lives are on the line?
On this episode of MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica sits down with Bill Young, a twice-retired SWAT commander who spent 25 years with the Pennsylvania State Police and six years at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center leading tactical teams and developing high-performance leaders.
From crisis decision-making and leadership under pressure to surviving violent encounters and building elite teams, Bill shares lessons learned from decades on the front lines.
In this episode:
✅ Leading high-performance teams
✅ Making critical decisions under pressure
✅ SWAT leadership principles anyone can use
✅ Building trust and accountability
✅ Surviving dangerous encounters
✅ Lessons from NASA and law enforcement
✅ The mindset of elite performers
✅ Leadership mistakes that destroy teams
Whether you’re a business leader, first responder, entrepreneur, coach, or someone looking to improve your leadership skills, this conversation delivers practical lessons that can be applied immediately.
Guest Resources:
https://www.castellumgroup.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-young-b6083653/
https://substack.com/@billyoung3210
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