Author Archives: David Johnson

S.C.A.R.S. The Science Behind Combat and Eliminating Fear

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SCARS Institute founder Jerry Peterson talks about his life long study of combat survival and eliminating fear. Hear how his time in Vietnam lead him on a life mission to study and understand the combat mindset. And check out our other full episodes of The David Johnson Show: Episode 1: US Army Veteran Keith Caraway […]

Retired Navy SEAL Commander Jon Fussell Talks Fear, Stepping It Up and Leadership

In this clip, Retired Navy SEAL Lt Commander Jon Fussell has a raw leadership discussion. As a leader you can’t be afraid to fail. You can’t be afraid to step up to the plate, make a call and take action. Jon talks about the ability to be in a leadership role but not being a […]

US Navy SEAL Veteran Craig Sawyer Discusses Finding Passion in Life Fighting Evil

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Craig Sawyer, a US Navy SEAL veteran, talks about moving into a new chapter in his life to help fight evil through his humanitarian work. I’m in my 50’s and I’m just now finding the real passion in my life, ” said Craig Sawyer. Learn more about what Saywer’s newfound passion in life is. Click […]

US Army Veteran Keith Caraway on Ruling with an Iron Fist

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Keith Caraway, a 20-year US Army military veteran and guest on “The David Johnson Show”, discusses how what works in the military may not translate to working in civilian life.  “The David Johnson Show” is a national voice that talks about points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases […]

Never Stop Working the Problem: A Story on Leadership from Jon Fussell

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The latest guest on The David Johnson Show is Lt. Commander Retired Navy SEAL Jon Fussell. Jon is a former Business Manager at Wellington Management Company, the largest independent investment management firm in the world, and founder of Patriot Leadership Development, a consultancy in which Jon teaches physical and mental approaches to leadership for corporate […]

Lt Commander Retired Jon Fussell Driven People Want Leadership

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Lt Commander Retired Navy SEAL Jon Fussell talks about the human component of leadership and the similarities between the Military and Civilian world. “Driven people want leadership…. They want people to step up and make calls.” “The David Johnson Show” is a national voice that talks about points of interest in the American military and […]

Retired Navy SEAL Jon Fussell Discusses Team vs Group Mentality

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Jon discusses the mindset and psychology of Team -VS- Group mentality and the difference between the Military and Civilian world. Jon is an expert on leadership on so many levels and brings an intense real world perspective to the table.  The full episode with Jon Fussell airs Thursday, April 30th. “The David Johnson Show” is […]

Retired US Navy SEAL Jon Fussell on Planning for an Effective Retirement

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In this “The David Johnson Show” highlight – Jon Fussell Retired Lt Commander Navy SEAL talks about his retirement mindset when retiring from the Navy at age 44 after leading some of the most elite of the elite within the SEAL community – “Let’s leverage what I already bring to the fight”. He knew what […]

Navy SEAL Veteran Jon Fussell Talks About Working Together as a Team

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Lt Commander Retired Navy SEAL Jon Fussell talks about the importance of coming together and working as a team. Figuring out how to work as a team is how great feats are accomplished. The team around you becomes your “get back up” when you fall. Jon spent many years leading the elite of the elite […]

Navy SEAL Veteran Craig Sawyer on The Chapters in Your Life, Going the Distance & Finding a Passion

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“The David Johnson Show” (TDJS) is a national voice that talks about points of interest in the American military and veteran subculture. Each show episode showcases a different guest with a different story. This week’s guest is Navy SEAL veteran, Craig Sawyer, aka ‘Sawman’, who has transitioned from his Navy SEAL and counter-terrorism military career […]