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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 37 MIN

Outward Mindset Leadership with Special Agent Kurt Thomas: Lessons from an NCIS Executive

from Tactical Harmony · host Rebecca Fitzsimmons

What if the moment that nearly ended your life became the moment that transformed how you lead?In this powerful episode of Tactical Harmony, former NCIS Executive Assistant Director Kurt Thomas shares the near-death experience that reshaped his mindset, leadership style, and legacy.With over 31 years of service as an NCIS Special Agent and senior executive, Kurt led high-risk missions across Iraq, Afghanistan, and global counterterrorism environments. But it wasn’t rank or titles that changed him, it was a hospital bed, a promise to God, and a realization about how leaders truly impact others.Rebecca Fitzsimmons and Kurt Thomas dive deep into outward mindset leadership, resilience under pressure, culture by design (not default), self-mastery, and why people remember how you lead—not what you achieve.This episode is a masterclass for leaders, first responders, executives, and anyone serious about impact, legacy, and leading with humanity when it matters most.Tune in now to create your own legacy.Connect With Kurt:WEBSITE: Protocol 1 Services and 10-7 at BiglandINSTAGRAM: Protocol 1 ServicesEMAIL: [email protected] Connected With Rebecca:SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-ListYOUTUBE: @tacticalharmonyLINKEDIN: Rebecca FitzsimmonsINSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmonyGRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: UnleashedX: @SoulAlignedPINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbitionTIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the moment that nearly ended your life became the moment that transformed how you lead?In this powerful episode of Tactical Harmony, former NCIS Executive Assistant Director Kurt Thomas shares the near-death experience that reshaped his mindset, leadership style, and legacy.With over 31 years of service as an NCIS Special Agent and senior executive, Kurt led high-risk missions across Iraq, Afghanistan, and global counterterrorism environments. But it wasn’t rank or titles that changed him, it was a hospital bed, a promise to God, and a realization about how leaders truly impact others.Rebecca Fitzsimmons and Kurt Thomas dive deep into outward mindset leadership, resilience under pressure, culture by design (not default), self-mastery, and why people remember how you lead—not what you achieve.This episode is a masterclass for leaders, first responders, executives, and anyone serious about impact, legacy, and leading with humanity when it matters most.Tune in now to create your own legacy.Connect With Kurt:WEBSITE: Protocol 1 Services and 10-7 at BiglandINSTAGRAM: Protocol 1 ServicesEMAIL: [email protected] Connected With Rebecca:SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-ListYOUTUBE: @tacticalharmonyLINKEDIN: Rebecca FitzsimmonsINSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmonyGRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: UnleashedX: @SoulAlignedPINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbitionTIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.com

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