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Michael Athanasakis – Night Stalker Leadership: From Special Ops Pilot to Chick-fil-A Owner | Mindset #56
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What does it take to lead under extreme pressure—where failure isn’t an option? Michael Athanasakis knows firsthand. As a former Night Stalker pilot in the elite 160th SOAR, he flew high-risk missions with no margin for error. After two decades in special operations, he made an unexpected transition—owning and operating a Chick-fil-A. Now, he’s applying the same leadership principles from the battlefield to the business world.
In this episode, we dive into:✅ High-stakes decision-making – leading when every second counts✅ Overcoming failure – how crashing an $84M helicopter shaped his mindset✅ Building elite teams – the secrets to developing strong, loyal employees✅ The civilian transition – adapting from military precision to business success
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone looking to build mental toughness, this episode is packed with lessons to help you thrive under pressure and lead with purpose.
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