We started 2024 off like many Americas...striving to become more fit, healthier, and more productive. I jumped on the DEF Reset program put out by Jocko Willink and his empire of companies. In episode 28 I talked about my plan of attack and what I was going to do to be able to execute this plan at a high level. After a month of unforeseen variables, I was able to accomplish the thing I set out to accomplish. I became better because of this program, and I hope you did too. www.mikeschiavone.com www.jockofuel.com "Schiavone10"

Stepping into a leadership role will always have challenges. Developing leadership capital is an investment in the long-term future of yourself, and in your organization. Enter your new position with humility, integrity, empower your people and watch your organization grow into a successful, finely tuned operation. www.mikeschiavone.com www.jockfuel.com "Schiavone10"

Failure is only permanent if you allow it to be. The concept of Growth Through Struggle empowers leaders at the top, and subordinate leadership to go out, do the job, learn from mistakes and create a better outcomes from the lessons learned. Dwight D. Eisenhower was a champion of this idea as the Supreme Allied Commander during World War Two, and every leader moving forward should be as well. www.mikeschiavone.com www.JockoFuel.com "Schiavone10"

Being a parent is hard. Being a father is too. After nearly three years of raising my son Chase I talk about 4 of the major themes I believe to be most important when raising a child. www.mikeschiavone.com www.jockofuel.com 'Schiavone10"

Welcome to 2024. "New year, new me" the phrase millions of Americans write down, post and talk about in the first lead up to the New Year. Unfortunately, this phrase usually falls flat on its face. Jocko Willink and his team at Echelon Front have put out a program to allow you to succeed with your ambitions for 2024. The DEF Reset program provides the products, people, and program to help develop 8 discipline enhancing habits that can change your life. I am one week in and very happy with what I am doing and how I am doing it. www.mikeschiavone.com www.TheDEFReset.com www.jockofuel.com 'Schiavone10"

In this week's episode we discuss Sebastian Junger's book Tribe. The idea that the ancient way of life, the native way of living in a community that is centered around the greater good of the people doing the work is one lost on modern society. However, this idea is not new. There are accounts from the early Colonial days in America of men and women leaving the modern world to integrate themselves into the native Tribes. In 2023, nearly 2024 we need to analyze that way of life, and see how it can be applied to our nation moving forward. The take aways from this book at tremendous. Purchase it for yourself and think about what you can do to get back to the tribe mindset. www.mikeschiavone.com www.jockofuel.com "Schiavone10" Purchase 'Tribe' here

In this episode we finalize our Antarctic Leadership mini series highlighting the work and leadership practices of Roald Amundsen and Ernest Shackleton. Both men led incredible expeditions across Antarctica but they were at the top of their game. Their ability to lead in the most dire of circumstances, ask questions, and allow their people to execute led to them being two of the most successful leaders during the Heroic Age of Exploration. www.mikeschiavone.com www.jockofuel.com 'Schiavone10'

Antarctic Leadership Part 3 In this episode we highlight Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his two expeditions south on the Discovery and the Tera Nova. Scott attempted to do what had never been done before, accomplished his mission, but due to a flaw in decision making and leadership it cost him is own life, and the life of 4 of his crew members. www.mikeschiavone.com www.jockofuel.com "Schiavone10"

Antarctic Leadership Mini Series Part 2 Thomas Crean was a man's man. He began serving in the Royal Navy at the ages of 16 which led directly to him completing three expeditions to Antarctica. Thomas was the epitome of an NCO, he didn't want fame, he didn't want glory, he just put his head down and did the work. His efforts made an impact in everything that he did. If a leader needed a hard job done, they went to Crean. The only time one did not, he and his men perished. www.mikeschiavone.com www.jockofuel.com "schiavone10"

The Heroic Age of Exploration occurred from the late 18 to early 1900s. Men from across the globe set out to explore the most extreme locations on earth- the Arctic, and Antarctica. These voyages, especially to Antarctica, were a microcosm of the most intense lessons in leadership. Over the next five weeks we will highlight individuals that in my opinion optimize why Antarctic Leadership is such a powerful lesson and how we can apply it to our own lives. As we said in Episode 22- when you know the way broadly, you see the way in all things. Stay tuned in for our mini series on Antarctic Leadership! www.mikeschiavone.com www.jockofuel.com "Schiavone10"