The Standard You Live By: How Leaders Face Fear and Win

I sit down with Eric Kapitulik — Marine Special Operations Officer, Ironman athlete, Everest climber, and founder of The Program — to unpack what real leadership looks like when no one’s watching.Eric shares how a tragic helicopter crash that claimed six of his teammates became the foundation for his life’s work: teaching others to live with purpose, discipline, and accountability. We explore:The difference between standards and goals — and why most teams get it wrong. How to define your core values and make decisions that align with them.The power of truth-telling and facing fear with your crew after a tragedy.What “holding the line” really means for linemen, leaders, and families. Why leadership has nothing to do with titles — and everything to do with consistency. Why real toughness includes vulnerability, asking for help, and staying mission-focused under pressure.Eric’s lessons apply as much to the field as they do to family life — the same grit that gets you through a storm helps you lead your kids, your team, and yourself.Resources Mentioned:The Program – Eric KapitulikBoundaries for Leaders- Dr. Henry CloudConnect with Eric Kapitulik: theprogram.org LinkedInConnect with Dr. Kevin Rindal: ⁠⁠⁠WorkReady Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Field Notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORSVimocity helps utility, construction, and energy companies keep their teams strong, safe, and performing at their best. Learn more about how over 45,000 field employees are using Vimocity’s tools and programs to prevent injuries and perform better — at work and at home. Learn More at Vimocity.comJoin the WorkReady Community — a peer network of frontline professionals and leaders who share tools, stories, and practical strategies to stay strong, lead well, and retire strong.Join the WorkReady CommunityABOUTAbout the WorkReady Podcast: We bring you stories and tools from top performers and experts to help you stay strong, lead well, and retire strong.#WorkReadyPodcast #Leadership #Accountability #Discipline #WorkforceAthlete #Vimocity #WorkReadyCommunity #KevinRindal #TheProgram💡 This Episode Is Powered by Vimocity