
Episode 322: Battle-Tested Leadership with Navy Special Operator Oran Feiner
03/26/25 • 40 min
What can business leaders learn from Navy special operations? In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer talks with retired Navy special operator Oran Feiner, who brings 20 years of leadership experience in the Navy warfare community. They explore the principles of high-stakes performance, building resilient teams, and leading with precision under pressure. Oran shares hard-earned insights on decision-making, adaptability, and fostering trust, skills that translate seamlessly from the battlefield to business and beyond.
What can business leaders learn from Navy special operations? In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer talks with retired Navy special operator Oran Feiner, who brings 20 years of leadership experience in the Navy warfare community. They explore the principles of high-stakes performance, building resilient teams, and leading with precision under pressure. Oran shares hard-earned insights on decision-making, adaptability, and fostering trust, skills that translate seamlessly from the battlefield to business and beyond.
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