#47: Lessons from Singlehandedly Fighting Off a Terrorist Attack | Christian Craighead
Show notes
Michael speaks with Christian Craighead, a former SAS soldier and author of One Man In, about the afternoon he singlehandedly fought off a major terror attack in Nairobi and what it teaches about acting while afraid, leading people, and being ready before anything happens. They discuss:
(00:00) Preview
(00:38) Entering a terror attack with no backup
(07:11) How a hard childhood shaped Christian's resolve
(12:34) Why the top Special Forces operators look like accountants
(23:20) Christian's moves against the terror attack
(27:53) Why danger brings intense focus
(33:57) How to lead in a crisis
(43:34) The importance of clear instructions
(46:44) Adapting and maintaining momentum under pressure
(53:41) Taking responsibility in ordinary life
This episode includes descriptions of childhood abuse, terrorism, injury and death.
Get Christian's book, One Man In: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/One-Man-In/Christian-Craighead/9781982177331
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