Hard Truths

Think and Lead Like a Green Beret

De: Mike Waltz

Narrado por: Mike Waltz

This program is read by the author.

Congressman and retired Green Beret Mike Waltz shares how the mindset he honed in military service can help anyone—in politics, in business or in life—conquer everyday challenges.

Up in the mountains of Afghanistan, one of Mike Waltz's snipers watched through his scope as a young boy acted as a spotter for the Taliban mortars attacking a Green Beret position. The sniper requested permission to fire. Waltz refused, insisting on restraint. The child was spared, and the position was held. Later that same day, Waltz visited a nearby Afghan village and discovered the Taliban had hanged a boy in front of his family—because the child wasn't willing to fight for them.

Restraint is a trait common to Green Berets, but rare on the battlefield—and even rarer in today's national political discourse.

Now, Mike Waltz is a retired Colonel and a U.S. Representative from Florida, the first Green Beret ever to be elected to Congress. After twenty-seven years in the Army, nearly all of them in the elite Special Forces where he fought America's enemies around the world, he has developed a perspective distinct from most—probably all—of his colleagues in politics today.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

Everything

Loved the book. Highly recommend it.

Very inspiring and heart worming.

Thank you for your service Mike.

Mike Waltz- outstanding example of a man.

Great learning about the leadership of the Green Beret and Mike Waltz. Give this book to any person to learn about the greatness of a man and the qualities that builds an outstanding individual.

The best book I ever read(listened to)

Being a veteran, I would like to Thank you all for a great book and life lesson. The leadership qualities outlined in this book should be used by all armed forces leadership schools and thos3 running for political office. Thank you for inspiring me.

Mark Peters U.S Air Force 1986-1991

A True Hero and Servant Leader- Lot to learn from him

Congressman Waltz is always able to explain complex situations in layman’s terms. It’s clear he has a very in-depth understanding of global issues and different societal norms. He shares an informative & interesting glimpse into the strategies, discipline and strength of character learned & enhanced by his position as a Green Beret. He then applies these attributes to other life situations showing the benefits in other areas of life. Michael Waltz is a true servant leader, sharing his experiences & strengths so other may also find value using them in their lives.

Compelling and candid account of lessons learned from a first hand participant.

Col. Waltz provides several themes throughout the book related to opportunities for our culture to get back to what makes Americans different from so many other cultures. Starting with tenacity and personal commitment to achieve. Personal discipline is a character trait that needs to be reintroduced to our youngsters and anyone with a victim mentality.