Forged with Dan Greer

United in the Ashes

On 9/11, the world watched courage rise from the ashes. In the middle of smoke, fire, and fear, ordinary people stepped up and became heroes.That’s what real leadership looks like. True leaders don’t run from the chaos, they run straight into it and pull others with them. In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, we dig into what unity under pressure really means, and why leadership is forged strongest in the fire.

Lead With Honor – Remembering the Brave Who Ran Toward the Fire

On 9/11, we saw what true leadership looks like. While others ran from danger, first responders and everyday heroes ran toward it. Their courage, sacrifice, and honor remind us that real leadership isn’t about position or power, it’s about service.
In this special tribute episode of Forged with Dan Greer, we remember the brave who ran toward the fire, and we challenge ourselves to lead with the same kind of courage in our own lives.

Laugh Through the Chaos

On 9/11, the world was literally on fire. Fear, smoke, and chaos swallowed the day. And yet—even in that darkness—laughter broke through. The lesson? Sometimes the best weapon against fear isn’t a polished speech or a perfect plan. It’s humor. Laughter doesn’t erase pain; it gives people the grit to push forward when everything feels impossible. In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, we talk about why laughing through the chaos might be the most underrated leadership tool you’ll ever carry.

Immersion Reading: Forge Your Mind Like Steel

Leaders are readers — but the best leaders don’t just skim, they immerse. Immersion reading — listening and reading at the same time — burns wisdom deeper into your mind, like steel forged in fire.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, Dan unpacks how immersion reading accelerates learning, sharpens discipline, and transforms leaders into thinkers who last. If you want to forge your mind as strong as your leadership, start here.

The Captain Dodge Principle

Who knew a ridiculous submarine comedy could double as a leadership playbook? In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, we dive into the Captain Dodge Principle—the art of leading with loyalty, humility, and just enough crazy creativity to make the impossible work. Turns out, the best leaders aren’t the ones shouting orders… they’re the ones who can steer a sinking ship of misfits straight into success (and still make you laugh along the way).

Faith in the Fire

Quitting is easy. I’ve been there — moments when the fire felt too hot, the weight too heavy, and walking away seemed like the only option.
But here’s the truth: when I wanted to quit, God carried me.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, I share why faith isn’t just a side note — it’s the fuel. Fire doesn’t destroy faith; it proves it. If you’ve been in the fire, this one’s for you.

Audits Reveal Leaders

Pressure doesn’t create weakness — it reveals it.
Audits, trials, setbacks… they don’t break real leaders, they forge them. In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, I unpack why pressure is the ultimate leadership test. Whether it’s a DOT audit, a business challenge, or life’s curveballs, how you respond under scrutiny tells the world if you’re a pretender or the real deal.

Grease, Diesel, and Leadership

Leadership doesn’t smell like fresh cologne and corner offices. It smells like diesel, sweat, and asphalt.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, I dive into why real leadership means getting dirty, showing up where the work happens, and proving you’re willing to grease your hands before you ever point a finger. If you’re not willing to get in the trenches, don’t expect anyone to follow you out of them.

Your Brand: It’s What They Experience, Not What You Say

Your brand isn’t your logo, your website, or your slogan, it’s the way people experience you every single day. A logo is just a label. Your brand is the consistency, grit, and service others feel when you show up.
In this chapter tie-in from Grit, Grease, and Grace, Dan Greer unpacks why actions equal brand. Spotlights fade, but integrity, humility, and faithfulness speak louder than words. A good name isn’t built on what you say about yourself, it’s built on how you lead and how others experience you.

Permission Slip Not Required

Too many people are sitting on the sidelines, waiting for someone to tap them on the shoulder and say, “You’re ready.” Newsflash: leadership doesn’t come with a permission slip.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, I break down why you don’t need to wait for approval, a title, or someone else’s blessing. If you see the need, pick up the sword and get after it. Leaders aren’t appointed — they’re forged in action.