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Emer Sanabria: Leadership Lessons From A 20-Year Marine

Emer Sanabria is an accomplished Marine Corps veteran and a highly-successful business leader. His experience both on and off the battlefield has made him a sought-after leadership consultant with a track record for turning stagnant businesses into growth machines. 

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What we discuss in this episode

In this episode, we discuss how to make wise decisions under pressure. Emer shares his thoughts on how business leaders should focus on the excitement of setting smart, sustainable, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-sensitive goals with their organizations. He emphasizes the importance of being excited about growth, even if it may not be big, and of not letting nerves hold you back, but instead using them to guide you toward your goals. 

Emer also shares his experiences from military missions and how they apply to the business world. He talks about being able to make wise decisions under pressure and being able to adapt to new situations. He advises business leaders to be growth-minded and to see challenges as opportunities to get creative.

Emer also discusses the concept of the "leader sets the thermostat," and how the mood and attitude of a leader can have a huge impact on the rest of the team. He confides that feeling nervous as a business leader is normal and that it's OK to have those feelings, but leaders can use them as a guide toward goals. He shares his thoughts on the importance of having a clear vision and being able to execute it, as well as the value of surrounding yourself with a team that you can trust and rely on.

Tune in to this episode to get valuable insights and wisdom from Emer on how to navigate the unpredictable landscape of 2023 and beyond. Whether you're a business leader or just looking for some guidance on how to stay motivated and focused in these uncertain times, this episode is definitely worth a listen!

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