9/11, Trust, and Leadership Under Pressure with Green Beret Ricky Derring II

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Roger Francis sits down with Ricky Derring II, a former U.S. Army Ranger and Green Beret, for a conversation about leadership forged under pressure. Reflecting on September 11, military service, Special Forces, and the transition into corporate leadership, Ricky shares how competence builds trust, why leaders must get comfortable being uncomfortable, and what it means to put the mission and the team ahead of yourself. Roger and Ricky also explore the connection between the Special Forces philosophy of winning “hearts and minds” and Roger’s IQ + EQ leadership framework, the danger of false confidence, and why strong teams need both the competence to execute and the trust to move together. At the heart of the conversation is a lesson that extends far beyond the military: don’t compete with each other. Compete for each other. Continue the Conversation Leadership doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Connect with Roger Francis for more insights on leadership, growth, and putting IQ + EQ into practice. Get your copy of The Integrated Leader on Amazon: amazon.com Connect with Roger Francis: Instagram: instagram.com Facebook: facebook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com Connect with Ricky Derring II: LinkedIn: linkedin.com Follow The Leadership Equation for more candid conversations about what it takes to lead people, execute strategy, and deliver results.