387: Zack Knight | Be a Tactical Leader

Zack is currently an Infantry Lieutenant and platoon leader in the United States Army Georgia National Guard. His time spent in the Army has involved extensive training in risk assessment and mitigation techniques that have been proven in the most intense environments. Prior to joining the Army, Zack spent seven years serving as a police officer in the Smyrna community where he grew up. These years were spent receiving the best crime detection and prevention training law enforcement has to offer. Zack earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Penn Foster University. Zack is currently enrolled at American Military University, where he is completing a master’s program in business administration (MBA) with a concentration in security management. He is also a Physical Security Professional (PSP®), a credential that indicates he is an industry leader in physical security with a specialization in threat analysis.

Episode Highlights:

  • Zack discusses the pros and cons of the education system he grew up with.
  • Hear the fascinating story behind Zack’s journey from law enforcement to military to eventually starting his own security company.
  • Hear powerful advice for becoming a better leader.

3 Key Points:

  1. Be an active listener
  2. Take ownership.
  3. Be accountable

Tweetable Quotes:

  • “You can’t grow in your comfort zone.” – Zack Knight
  • “It’s about prevention, not reaction.” – Zack Knight
  • “You can’t lead people who don’t want to hear your message.” – Zack Knight

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