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CEO: Behind the Scenes

The CEO Magazine

What military leadership teaches about team decision-making

APR 8, 202629 MIN
CEO: Behind the Scenes

What military leadership teaches about team decision-making

APR 8, 202629 MIN

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Leadership under pressure often comes down to how well the whole team can think and act together. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, John O’Donnell, President and CEO of Pinnacol Assurance, reflects on how his military experience continues to shape the way he leads and makes decisions in business. Drawing on his time flying attack helicopters in the United States Marine Corps, O’Donnell explains why effective leadership depends less on hierarchy and more on clarity, trust and shared intent. He shares how that mindset translates into business leadership today – creating the conditions for other people to make sound decisions.It’s a practical conversation about teamwork, autonomy and leading without needing to be the smartest person in the room. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow John O'Donnell and Pinnacol Assurance: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodonnell03/ Website: https://www.pinnacol.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.