A Battle Tested Blueprint for Business Success feat. Major General Steve Maranian, U.S. Army (Retired)
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
Release Date: 06/06/2025
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info_outlineLearn how to lead like a general and build an extraordinary team.
Applying battle-tested military principles that work when lives are on the line. This episode dives deep into servant leadership, decision-making under extreme pressure, building unshakeable team loyalty, and the critical difference between positional authority and earned respect. You'll discover why the most successful leaders take credit for failures while giving their teams credit for wins, how to train your people to standards (not time), and the strategic thinking frameworks used at the highest levels of military command that directly translate to boardroom success. I'm incredibly honored to have Major General Steve Maranian on the show - and I mean that. This guy is one of the most respected leaders and change agents in military history, with global defense expertise honed over 17 years in Europe, Africa, and Asia, including combat deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait. As the former Commandant of the US Army War College, Steve literally commanded and trained future world leaders while revolutionizing military education. He's currently the Commanding General of the 56th Artillery Command in Germany, where he built an entire organization from fewer than 100 soldiers to thousands, overseeing budgets and contracts worth tens of millions. Steve's the guy they call when they need someone who can build coalitions with international partners, transform organizations from the ground up, and solve the most complex leadership challenges. Trust me, what this man shares in this episode will change how you think about leadership forever.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Never ask your team to do anything you wouldn't do yourself.
- Take credit for failures, give your team credit for wins.
- Train to standards, not time - master basics before adding complexity.
- Use trusted advisors who will speak truth to power when making decisions.
- Make the counter-argument as strong as your preferred position.
- Personal connections drive performance more than positional authority.
- Commander's intent includes specific tasks and timelines, not just vision.
- Hope is not a method - analyze why strategies might fail.
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