I sit down with Rob Jones—U.S. Marine Corps combat engineer turned double above-knee amputee, Paralympic medalist, endurance athlete, and Echelon Front leadership instructor—to translate battlefield lessons into job-site tools for workforce athletes. Rob breaks down his “Survive • Recover • Live” mindset, how to turn “I can’t” into “I can’t yet”. From clearing IEDs in Afghanistan to rowing for Team USA, biking 5,180 miles across America, and running 31 marathons in 31 days, Rob shows how purpose, humility, and even humor keep teams engaged so safety and performance actually stick. If you work in the field—lineman, operator, gas, T&D, warehouse—this conversation gives you practical ways to perform at your best, lead without a title, and go home strong for your family.You’ll learnField leadership that works: Laws of Combat for crews—Cover & Move, Prioritize & Execute, Decentralized CommandResilience you can use today: “I can’t → I can’t yet,” recovery habits to finish strong and be present at homeProof the lane on the job: Go first, surface hazards early, keep tailboards honest, build trust—with humor and humility

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