What pressure can teach you about leadership with Don Faul
Summary
Molly Graham interviews Don Fall, a former Marine Corps officer and tech executive, about leadership under pressure. Fall shares insights from his military service and roles at Google, Facebook, and CrossFit, emphasizing servant leadership and moral courage. He discusses navigating uncertainty, the importance of humility, and how high-stakes environments reveal true leadership qualities.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Scribe, Kohler, and Range Rover
Introduction to Don Fall and his background
Redefining leadership and embracing uncertainty
Marine Corps career and Force Reconnaissance
Deployment to Afghanistan and Iraq post-9/11
Lessons in servant leadership from General Mattis
Sponsors: AT&T Business and Toyota
Promo for Fantasy Fanfellas podcast
Servant leadership vs. directive military orders
Transition from military to Google internship
Navigating content policy and moral courage at Facebook
Sponsors: Apple Card, Proton VPN, and Acast
Handling a demotion and career setback at Facebook
Managing emotions and showing up under pressure
Closing remarks and final sponsor reads
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