Master Leadership Skills with an FBI Veteran

Discover the leadership secrets of a former FBI agent turned corporate coach!

In this episode, Kyle Vowinkel, a former FBI special agent, crisis negotiator, and CEO of Elite Mindsets, shares powerful leadership lessons from his incredible journey. 

From making life-or-death decisions in the FBI to coaching leaders at top companies like Google and Aon, Kyle reveals what it takes to build trust, lead under pressure, and elevate team performance.

Learn how he transforms leadership with actionable insights, real-world examples, and practical strategies. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting, this episode is packed with tools to help you succeed.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Introducing Kyle Vowinkel
01:36 FBI career and Elite Mindsets
03:28 Lessons from West Point and the FBI
06:35 Letting go of your ego as a leader
10:14 Aon, Netflix, and the Boston Marathon bomber
15:13 How to truly connect with people
16:51 The need for human-centric leadership
18:32 Finding the courage to speak up
21:00 Creating an environment of safety
23:47 From West Point to FBI executive roles
30:09 Executive leadership challenges
34:14 0vercoming HRT selection failures
40:23 Persistence, hard work, and achieving goals
44:47 Elite Mindsets - keynotes for leadership growth

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