#0037 – Leading through the Suck with Dean Bundschu

#0037 – Leading through the Suck with Dean Bundschu

Author: Jon S. Rennie September 5, 2020 Duration: 44:58
Have you ever considered that military veterans might be the best people to start a business? First of all, they know how to build and lead a team. They are not afraid to get their hands dirty. And they can handle the “suck." Yes, starting and running a business is difficult but veterans have experience in doing hard things. My guest today is Dean Bundschu. Dean is the National Ecosystem Development Director for Bunker Labs. Bunker Labs is a national non-profit network of veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs dedicated to helping the military-connected community start their own business. He has been in the entrepreneur space since serving as an Army Company Commander in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. Dean has seen hundreds of veterans and military spouses start and run successful businesses. We talk about what it takes to start a business and why so many veterans are moving in this direction. Dean Bundschu on LinkedIn Bunker Labs Website Bunker Labs Twitter Bunker Labs Instagram _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here. Follow me on: Twitter Instagram YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For anyone who’s ever felt that leadership advice can be too theoretical or disconnected from reality, Deep Leadership offers a grounded alternative. Host Jon S. Rennie operates from a simple, powerful belief: “Leadership is a People Business.” This isn’t about abstract concepts; it’s about the tangible, often messy work of guiding teams and organizations. Jon brings a unique perspective shaped by his time as a Cold War Submarine Officer and over two decades leading within Corporate America before founding his own manufacturing company. In each episode, he translates that extensive experience into practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately. The conversations here delve into the core of what makes leadership work-or fail-across business, culture, and society. You’ll hear from Jon and a variety of expert guests as they explore the philosophical and practical dimensions of guiding people, discussing everything from daily management challenges to broader cultural forces that shape how we work. This podcast is built on the conviction that leadership matters profoundly, and that getting it right requires depth, reflection, and a relentless focus on the human element. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that cut through the noise and get to the heart of leading well.
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