Grit and Duty in Leadership - Jan Rutherford | 10x Your Team Ep. #419

In this episode of 10x Your Team, Camden and Otis McGregor are joined by Jan Rutherford, a former Green Beret and founder of Self-Reliant Leadership®. Jan shares his unique insights on leadership, drawing from his experiences in the military and his work with executives and veterans. The conversation explores the importance of self-reliance, grit, and disciplined duty in forging indomitable teams. Jan discusses his wilderness expeditions, the lessons learned from nature, and how these experiences translate into effective leadership strategies. Whether you"re an aspiring leader or a seasoned executive, this episode offers valuable perspectives on becoming a self-reliant leader. More About Jan: Jan Rutherford is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and a former Green Beret. He is the founder of Self-Reliant Leadership®, where he leads Crucible® wilderness expeditions with executives and veterans. He’s the co-host of The Leadership Podcast, has online courses on LinkedIn, Skillsoft, and Udemy, and is the author of “The Littlest Green Beret: On Self-Reliant Leadership.” His latest book is, “Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader: How Grit and Disciplined Duty Forge Indomitable Teams.” Chapter Titles and Times: Introduction to Jan Rutherford [00:00 - 05:00] Overview of Jan"s background and expertise Introduction to the episode"s themes The Concept of Self-Reliant Leadership [05:01 - 15:00] Jan"s philosophy on self-reliance and leadership The role of grit and disciplined duty in leadership Wilderness Expeditions and Leadership [15:01 - 25:00] Insights from Crucible® wilderness expeditions How nature teaches valuable leadership lessons Building Indomitable Teams [25:01 - 35:00] Strategies for fostering resilience and teamwork Jan"s experiences with executives and veterans Practical Leadership Advice [35:01 - 45:00] Tips for aspiring leaders to develop self-reliance Jan"s thoughts on continuous learning and growth Closing Thoughts and Takeaways [45:01 - End] Final reflections from Jan and the hosts Key takeaways for leaders seeking to enhance their skills #10xYourTeam #CamAndOtis #JanRutherford #SelfReliantLeadership #GreenBeretWisdom #LeadershipWithGrit #DisciplinedDuty #IndomitableTeams #WildernessLeadership #CrucibleExpeditions #ExecutiveCoach #LeadershipLessons #LeadWithResilience #GritAndGrowth #VeteranLeadership #TheLeadershipPodcast #SelfReliantLeader #LeadershipInNature #TeamResilience #ForgingLeaders Jan Rutherford https://selfreliantleadership.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/JanRutherford/ https://www.youtube.com/user/JanRossRJR https://theleadershippodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantleadership/ https://www.instagram.com/selfreliant_leadership/ https://x.com/JanRutherford