Brandon Young (Army Rangers, Leadership and the Power of Perseverance) - Episode 1063
Behind The Shield
James Geering
4.9 • 667 Ratings
🗓️ 28 March 2025
⏱️ 138 minutes
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Summary
Brandon Young - Brandon is a former U.S. Army Ranger and current business leader who leads with passion and integrity. He has spent over 25 years building and leading teams to achieve mission and business objectives in complex environments. In this conversation, we discuss his journey into the military, Ranger selection, the horrors of war, leadership, the power of perseverence, moral injury, his book and so much more.
Brandon was also:
Co-Author of the Enriched Life Scale (used by The DOD)
As Director of Development with Team RWB, 450% overall revenue growth from $2M to $9M/ yr. over 3 years; developed strategic partnerships with Nike, Walmart, Starbucks, Microsoft, Amazon, The Schultz Family Foundation and The Marcus Foundation.
Quest Diagnostics Regional Excellence Awardee for Commercial Leadership
3rd in the 2006 Best Ranger Competition
Assessed, mentored and trained over 1,000 Ranger leaders (75th Ranger Regiment)
Jumpmaster for a combat parachute assault into Afghanistan (4 Total Rotations)
MDiv. - Leadership, Denver Seminary
Transcript
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| 1:08.6 | span of their career, therefore catching potential wellness issues and injuries before they happen. |
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| 1:37.3 | because it's not as you think. T-E-A-M-B-U-I-L-D-R.com. Welcome to the Behind a Shield podcast. |
| 1:46.0 | As always, my name's James Gearing, and this week it is my absolute honor to welcome on the show, |
| 1:50.8 | Army Ranger Veteran and co-author of Perseverance is Greater than Endurance, |
| 1:56.4 | Brandon Young. |
| 1:58.2 | Now, in this conversation, we discuss a host of topics from his unique journey into the |
| 2:03.1 | military, ranger selection, the horrors of war, moral injury, altruism, leadership, the difference |
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