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Brent Gleeson

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Founder & CEO at EXCELR8
📍 Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States

Brent Gleeson is the CEO of Taking Point Leadership, leveraging his experience as a combat-decorated Navy SEAL to consult on organizational development. A 2x bestselling author and Forbes columnist, he is known for his diverse background and focused approach to building high-performance teams. He earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University.

Outside of his professional life, Brent is a dedicated family man, married with four children. He actively supports military families through his role on the executive board of the SEAL Family Foundation. His personal interests trace back to his college days where he was the team captain for the SMU rugby team.

Unique fact: Brent applies leadership principles learned on the battlefield as a Navy SEAL to help businesses navigate change and achieve growth.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States
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Leadership Development
As the CEO of a leadership consulting firm and a Forbes columnist on the topic, he is an expert in transforming teams and developing leaders.
Building Resilience
A central theme in his bestselling book "Embrace the Suck, " drawing from his experiences as a Navy SEAL to teach mental and emotional fortitude.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Founder & CEO
EXCELR8
4-2012
Leadership Columnist
Forbes
1-2018 - 12-2020
Author
Hachette Book Group
1-2006 - 8-2016
Founder & CEO/CMO
Internet Marketing Inc.
1-2006 - 1-2014
Founder & President
NewCondosOnline.com
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Education
1995 - 1999
BA
SMU Cox School of Business
2004 - 2005
Master's degree
University of San Diego
English Literature & Law
University of Oxford
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