Hosted by Thad David · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 111 episodes
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On Your Lead is a podcast about the miles that make you better at life, leadership, and everything in between. Hosted by Thad David — Marine Recon Scout Sniper veteran, speaker, and endurance athlete — the show explores what it really takes to lead when things get hard. Through conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers, On Your Lead digs into discipline, decision-making, ownership, and the long work of becoming someone better. This isn’t about quick wins. It’s about earned confidence, taking the long road, and learning from people who’ve carried the weight before you. And learning from people who’ve carried the weight before you. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, training for a big goal, or navigating a hard season — these are the miles that shape who you become.
Thad David hosts On Your Lead, a education show with 111 episodes published.
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Send a text In this episode of On Your Lead , I sit down with Dean Karnazes to talk about endurance, discipline, and what actually carries you through hard moments. Dean shares how he approaches pain, uncertainty, and lo
Send a text What if the fastest way to become a better leader is to stop trying to do everything yourself? In this episode of On Your Lead , I sit down with Mike Abrashoff , former U.S. Navy commander and bestselling aut
Send a text What if the key to healing trauma lies in the unexpected fusion of military discipline and psychedelic therapy? This episode features an enlightening conversation with Army veteran Mark Cunningham, who reveal
Send a text Embark on an enlightening journey with Neil Krovats, the mastermind behind Clearline Technologies, as we unveil the secrets of his entrepreneurial metamorphosis. Discover how this visionary ventured beyond th
Send a text As a former Marine ReconScout Sniper, I've weathered storms both literal and metaphorical, but nothing quite mirrors the tempest of reintegration that veterans face. Sean Duclay from Sail Ahead joins me, your
Send a text When my great grandfather returned from the Spanish-American War, the battle followed him home, casting a long shadow over his daily life. Dr. Chris Frueh joins us to shed light on this very darkness that man
Send a text As a former Marine Recon Scout Sniper, the invisible wounds of moral injury in veterans are a subject close to my heart. It's why I'm honored to sit down with Mary Scott from Pivotal Impact Programs, who join
Send a text When I stripped away the excesses from my diet—sweets, booze, and meat—I stumbled upon a transformative power that reshaped my life. It's Thad David here, your host and former Marine recon scout sniper, and I
Send a text When life threw John Register a curveball that would make most people give up, he turned it into a stepping stone for something greater. Sit back and be inspired by the incredible journey of this combat veter
Send a text When Bart Bartholomew, a Navy veteran with an incredible life story, joins me, Thad David, you know you're in for a journey that traverses the depths of the ocean and the human spirit. Bart's unexpected draft
Send a text The weight of a service member's armor never fully lifts, even long after the battlefields have fallen silent. Marshall Spring, a former Marine Corps canine handler, joins us to navigate the labyrinth of vete
Send a text When Jackie Jones of Flourish Momentum shares her journey from an art educator to a therapist, we're reminded that sometimes the most profound changes in our lives come from unexpected transitions. This episo
Send a text Imagine enlisting in the Navy seeking freedom, only to confront the paradox of military hierarchy and the stark realities of war. Our distinguished guest, Navy Veteran Bob Merrick, takes us through the grippi
Send a text When a Vietnam vet's road to reconciliation with his son intersects with my own journey as an author, the result is a poignant exploration of familial bonds, military service, and the lingering echoes of PTSD
Send a text From the heart-wrenching tale of Sue Johnson, a retired Army veteran and an adoptee from Vietnam, to the candid accounts of veterans grappling with PTSD, this episode is a tapestry of stories that explores th
Send a text What if you could peek into the seldom-shared tales of our veterans - those who have bravely served our country? In our engaging conversation with Brad Hoops, the founder of Remember and Honor, we bring you j
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On Your Lead is hosted by Thad David. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 111 episodes.
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