From SEAL Team to C-Suite: Mindful Leadership with Andrew "Sri" Sridhar

07/07/2025 32 min
From SEAL Team to C-Suite: Mindful Leadership with Andrew "Sri" Sridhar

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In this episode of Resilience Redefined, Michael sits down with Andrew "Sri" Sridhar—former Navy SEAL officer, Harvard MBA, and high-performance coach. Sri shares his extraordinary path from leading combat missions in Iraq to steering AI teams at Amazon and advising top founders, hedge fund traders, and athletes. Together, they explore how mindfulness, intuition, and presence shape effective leadership in high-stakes environments—from the battlefield to the boardroom. Sri breaks down his unique frameworks for decision-making, performance under pressure, and aligning teams with mission and values. If you've ever wondered how elite operators apply their wisdom beyond warfare—or what it really takes to become a mindful, high-impact leader—this conversation delivers.   Topics Covered: Mindfulness in elite teams and corporate life Visualization and intuitive decision-making Translating SEAL leadership to startups and fashion Coaching for founders, CEOs, and traders Building relationships and asking better questions Leading with humor, humility, and high standards     Connect with Sri: Website: thewarriorpoet.com Podcast: The Warrior Poet (Spotify | Apple) LinkedIn: Andrew Sridhar     Connect with Michael: Website: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelostrolenkresiliencemastery   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Andrew Searhar's Journey 02:56 The Transition from Military to Corporate Life 05:50 The Importance of Mindfulness and Presence 08:40 Visualization and Intuition in High-Performance 11:44 Coaching and Leadership Development 14:44 Engaging with Clients and Building Relationships

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