Retired Brigadier General Mike Oster shares his compelling journey from enlisting at 17 to leading as a General, illuminating the intrinsic values of leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. His post-retirement ventures into business ownership, motivational speaking, and authorship, particularly his focus on making excellence a standard, offer invaluable insights. Listeners are treated to a blend of military discipline and entrepreneurial spirit, providing a unique perspective on achieving success in various life aspects.Chapters:00:00 Unveiling the General: Mike Oster's Story Begins00:01:24 At 17: The Call to Serve00:05:28 In the Heat of Leadership: Frontline Stories00:07:23 Bravery Beyond Battle: Facing Leadership Fears00:08:35 Pressure to Power: Leadership Transformations00:09:54 Trust in the Trenches: Building Unbreakable Bonds00:14:18 Enemy Mindset: A Leader's Unconventional Wisdom00:17:04 Excellence as the New Normal: Mike's Mantra00:18:54 Elevating the Everyday: The Pursuit of Greatness00:20:36 Living by Example: The General's Guide to Excellence00:22:48 New Frontiers: Success Beyond the Service00:25:33 Tech Meets Tenacity: A Veteran's Digital Journey00:30:23 Retirement Revolution: Excelling Beyond the Military00:33:59 The Final Salute: Wrapping Up with Wisdom00:38:36 Mike's Must-Listens: Top Podcast Recommendations00:39:56 Leading with Opportunity: A New Leadership LensLinks And Resources:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitter Facebook YouTubeRecommended Books:Start with Why by Simon SinekDavid Goggins books John C. Maxwell books See You at the Top by Zig ZiglarHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:Buy Book on Amazon!!

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