In this episode, President & Founder Steve Shenbaum sits down for a tactical leadership discussion with Blayne Smith, Principal at Applied Leadership Partners. Join as they discuss the core tenants of creating a sustainable team culture as well as how military experience translates to organizational leadership.

Blayne is a West Point graduate and former Special Forces officer who has successfully transitioned to a highly effective business leader in a variety of industries and capacities. Blayne has built teams and communities through a deep understanding of, and focus on, culture and leadership. Whether serving in corporate, small business, or nonprofit roles, his focus has remained on the people.

Currently, Blayne is a Principal at ​Applied Leadership Partners​, a firm that provides organizational and leadership development for clients across the country. Prior to that, he was President of ​GORUCK​. Blayne is probably most proud of his time as Executive Director of ​Team Red, White, and Blue​, a veterans nonprofit that has grown into one of the most trusted and effective organizations in the space. 

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