Mark Gasparotto | Chewing the Same Dirt: Decorated Military Officer on Building Trust and Overcoming Challenges

In this episode of The Last 10%, host Dallas Burnett engages in an illuminating conversation with Mark Gasparotto, a decorated military officer, entrepreneur, author, and leadership development professional. Mark shares his harrowing experiences in Kandahar, the transformative journey from book author to documentary subject, and the foundational principles that guide his approach to leadership and resilience. The discussion touches on Mark's career transitions, the importance of trust, self-leadership, and resilience, and the strategies he employs to maintain emotional and psychological well-being post-military. Mark also delves into his current entrepreneurial ventures, including his leadership development company, The Gasparotto Group, and a unique 'Outside the Wire' program that offers military-inspired team-building experiences. The episode concludes with Mark's plans for an ambitious 1000-kilometer canoe trip, aimed at gathering insights for his next book on resilience.Find out more about Mark and his company: https://gasparotto.co/