Eating Crow Episode 15: Jason Van Camp

Jason Van Camp is a bad ass.That makes some people uncomfortable. Mission accomplished.Jason founded Mission Six Zero, a Leadership Training Consultancy (and so much more) after a decorated military career. Jason is a Green Beret, THE Special Forces branch of US Special Operations (more on that in the podcast). Jason received three Bronze Stars, one with a V for Valor and is the author of Deliberate Discomfort, the template for any leader to develop an elite team and as a result, elite company. It's the best book on Leadership I've ever read, and the reason we are doing this podcast.I could stop there, that's enough. That's more than most civilians (like me) could ever hope to see or accomplish. But there is so much more.Jason is extremely humble, a trait I am learning most Special Operations veterans display at all times. I think it comes from years of intense training and the confidence to know you can handle any situation, with no need to prove it. Damn.Jason started a company right out of the military - with no business experience. Why? Because he wanted more, he wanted to help others...it's how Special Operations is wired - help the person next to you be better. Mission first, team second, teammate third. That's how great companies win.We talk about starting a business, leading others on the journey and the difference between silent and quiet professionals.I learned things about leading that would never have occurred to me, or others for that matter.Hope you enjoy this as much as I did.Jason's Eating Crow Moments:Understanding "Who am I?". Find out what you stand for, what you think about on your own time. Then build your mission around what it is you are passionate about and stand for.Trust but Verify. Extending trust before it is earned is unnerving. It's the first step in building a team. Then verify. Hold your team and yourself accountable.Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:Mission: You must have a mission, your company must understand this mission. Alignment, purpose and direction.Six: Create and demonstrate a "Got your six" mentality. Let your team know you have their backs and build trust, loyalty, respect and commitment. You can't lead without these important attributes of a successful team.Zero: You need a baseline - a true north. This acts both as a compass but also the standard by which you measure all improvement.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eating-crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.