In this episode of 10x Your Team, Camden and Otis McGregor are joined by General Les Fuller, a distinguished leader with over 40 years of executive experience in both military and civilian sectors. General Fuller shares invaluable insights from his remarkable career, including his time as Commanding General for Special Operations Command Europe and Chief of Staff for NATO Forces Afghanistan. The conversation explores the nuances of leadership in high-stakes environments, the importance of building relationships with senior leaders, and practical wisdom on navigating complex organizational structures. Whether you're a military veteran transitioning to civilian leadership or a business executive looking to enhance your leadership approach, this episode offers rich lessons from one of special operations' most respected commanders.

More About General Les Fuller:

Mr. Les Fuller brings more than 40 years of experience at the executive level. Mr. Fuller served as CEO of InterFuze prior to transitioning to a board member in 2024.

Mr. Fuller is a U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (SOF) veteran. He formerly served as the Chief of Staff for NATO Forces Afghanistan, the Commanding General for the U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson, and the Commanding General for the Special Operations Command (Europe) in Stuttgart, Germany. Prior to 2000, he held positions with increasing responsibility in both the SOF community and Comptroller operations.

After retiring from the military, Mr. Fuller held several key positions in the defense industry. These included the Vice President and Deputy Division Manager at Camber Corporation, the Vice President for Global Development at Visual Awareness Technology and Consulting, and the Senior Vice President for Defense and Global Security at Oak Grove Technologies. Mr. Fuller also founded and acted as the CEO and President of the SOF‑focused consulting firm, L2F Strategies and Solutions.

Mr. Fuller and his wife have three daughters and four grandchildren. He enjoys hunting and following the Georgia Bulldogs in his spare time.

Chapter Titles and Times:

Introduction to General Les Fuller [00:00 - 03:00]
Welcome and overview of Les's distinguished career
Introduction to the episode's themes

Special Forces Leadership Philosophy [03:00 - 13:00]
Insights from commanding Special Operations units
The PACE planning methodology (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency)

Building Relationships with Senior Leaders [13:00 - 27:00]
The importance of keeping leadership informed
Story about the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs visiting Macedonia

Navigating Complex Command Structures [27:00 - 35:00]
Working with multiple chains of command
Balancing operational needs with organizational requirements

Transitioning from Military to Civilian Leadership [35:00 - 45:00]
Applying military leadership principles in business
Lessons learned in the defense industry

Final Wisdom and Takeaways [45:00 - End]
Key leadership principles to remember
Closing thoughts and how to connect with Les


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