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Part 1: Lessons in Leadership

with Mark Greene

BY: Jon Sanchez | Date:

Mark Greene is passionate about building networks and guiding high performers in their new careers. A former Navy SEAL, his experiences offer invaluable insights into the human spirit’s resilience and the power of support and community in navigating life’s transitions. Despite facing a career-ending injury in football and dropping out of college, Mark’s resilience led him to become a Navy SEAL. He completed BUD/S in 1997 and served on SEAL Team FIVE from 1997 to 2002. After graduating from Officer Candidate School in 2004, Mark served as a Sniper Instructor at the Naval Special Warfare Sniper School, Assistant Officer in Charge of SEAL Team EIGHT, and Detachment Officer in Charge of Special Boat Team TWENTY. In 2008, he earned his MBA in Defense Focused Financial Management from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, and then served as Officer In Charge of SEAL Team EIGHT. Since transitioning from the military, Mark has dedicated himself to supporting those in the Special Operations community in their journey to civilian success. He is an esteemed author and speaker, and his story will resonate profoundly with your audience, providing both inspiration and practical wisdom for facing life’s toughest challenges. Mark is the author of “UNSEALED: A Navy SEAL’s Guide to Mastering Life’s Transitions.” Amid his accomplishments, his true happiness lies in being a devoted father to four wonderful children.

 

In this episode of The Next Level, we discuss:

Mark’s upbringing as a military brat and his experience playing college football

His journey from flunking out of college to becoming a SEAL

Mark’s experience at BUD/S and his mindset and approach to the preparation and training

The lessons learned as an instructor at Naval Special Warfare Sniper School and how Mark grew as a leader

Mark’s leadership style and how it has evolved throughout his career and life experiences

 

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