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Operation Pineapple Express

A group of retired Green Berets who come together to save a former comrade—and 500 other Afghans—being targeted by the Taliban in the chaos of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. #1-Nobody...
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The Crucible Team Traits: Fluid, Fit & Fast!

We just returned from an expedition with six amazing leaders, and the learnings came from "hearing the unheard." It always amazes me how the wilderness can be a catalyst for...
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The Crucible: Transitioning Green Beret’s to Business

Check out this inspiring profile of transitioning Green Beret Naron Bryan going through The Self-Reliant Leadership Crucible expedition in Moab, Utah with other business executives. (more…)
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What a Near Perfect Team Taught Me

I recently had the privilege of leading an expedition with six amazing men, and I've been racking my brain trying to process the learnings. With most teams - new or...
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What can I teach a Green Beret? by Jim Vaselopulos

I recently had the good fortune to join an expedition in the Canyonlands of Utah with an extraordinary group of men… (more…)
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Time is Running Out: What Have You Learned from the Greatest Generation?

I attended ESGR and Rotary events over the past few days where veterans and active duty military personnel were honored.  Both events were conducted with great dignity, and there were...
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