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How to Lead When the Budget Changes but the Mission Doesn’t with Max J. Stitzer

How do you lead a team when budgets change, contracts disappear, or rapid growth forces you to rethink who does what?

In this episode of Commander’s Intent, Derek Oaks sits down with retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Max J. Stitze to discuss how leaders can build, grow, and even shrink teams without destroying trust and culture. Drawing from nearly four decades of military leadership, Max shares lessons on recognizing individual strengths, putting people in the right roles, and creating teams where everyone has the opportunity to perform at their highest level.

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