How to Overcome America's Integrity & Leadership Vacuum - ft. Mike Studeman
Description
On this episode of the Adventure Capitalist Podcast, Austin Brawner and Cody Shirk are joined by Rear Admiral Mike Studeman (Ret.), author of Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity. In this in-depth interview, the retired two-star Navy admiral shares insights from his 35-year career leading intelligence operations and his book's unique storytelling approach to leadership. From navigating language barriers and mastering Mandarin to tackling today's leadership crisis, Studeman discusses core values, integrity in U.S. history, and the search for the next great American leader. He also offers practical advice on handling ethical grey areas, balancing work and life, and inspiring young people to lead with purpose. Dive into this episode to get inspired about where the world is going and learn about the upcoming challenges that we face!
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Welcome Mike!
02:57 - Challenge of a language barrier
05:36 - Learning about China through the Chinese language
07:24 - Lack of leadership today
09:09 - What are your core values?
14:47 - Integrity in US History
22:29 - Is the next "Washington" on the way?
32:14 - How to deal with the Grey Area
36:40 - Allies or Foes?
43:07 - Work-life balance
49:57 - Learning away from America
54:00 - Advice to young people
01:00:19 - Literature as a moral compass
01:03:52 - The next chapter
01:08:00 - Outro
📕 Get Might of the Chain: https://www.mikestudeman.comÂ
📱 Follow Mike Studeman on X: https://x.com/MikeStudeman
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V_ESNP3mLsg
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Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn
Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk
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