What can a retired Army Brigadier General teach us about culture change in business? A lot, it turns out.

On this episode of Great Mondays Radio, host Josh Levine sits down with Dave Komar—31-year Army veteran, executive coach, and author of Conquer Your Culture—to unpack what it really takes to lead transformation inside complex organizations.

This is a conversation about how to define the culture you actually want, why purpose is your most underutilized tool, and what CEOs can learn from decision-making on the battlefield. Dave shares the five-part framework he developed over decades of military and business leadership, and how it helps leaders move from confusion to clarity—even in moments of massive change, like the rise of AI.

If you’re facing uncertainty and wondering how to lead your team through it, this episode will give you both perspective and a plan.

About Our Guest:

Dave Komar is a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General and president of EDA, Inc., where he coaches executives on leadership, strategy, and organizational change. He’s the author of Conquer Your Culture: A Simple, Proven Guide to an Exceptional and Inspiring Company Environment.

Learn More:

→ Dave's book: Conquer Your Culture on Amazon.

→ Connect with Dave on LinkedIn.

→ Explore his work: EDA, Inc.

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