In his 20-year career as a Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Commander Ed Hiner saw nine major deployments and commanded hundreds of strategic combat missions and operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Philippines, and across the globe. Amongst numerous other awards, he earned two Bronze Stars with “V” for valor and combat leadership. For two years, Ed was the Executive Officer and Team Leader for the SBS, the British Special Boat Service. While there, he served with Task Force Black in a U.S. – U.K. joint commando operations unit under JSOC, Joint Special Operations Command.

In his role as a Navy Special Warfare Training Officer, Commander Hiner led basic and advanced training for all Navy SEALs on the national level, which included strategic planning and policy determination for the SEAL community. As a SPECAT Officer, he held above Top-Secret clearance involving national and international operations. Ed developed the first resiliency program for Naval Special Warfare. He was the first-ever Navy SEAL in recorded history to be spot promoted for a combat command for the Battle of Ramadi, which took place in an area known as Iraq’s Triangle of Death.

Lieutenant Commander Ed Hiner is an LA Times bestselling author of the business leadership book “First Fast Fearless, How To Lead Like A Navy SEAL.” His most recent book “GUTS, Greatness Under Tremendous Stress” is an inspiring self-leadership book. Ed is a frequent subject matter expert on the national news and is principally featured in the 2018 docuseries on The History Channel titled US Navy SEALs: America’s Secret Warriors. Ed holds a Master of Science Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. He is the founder and Managing Director of The Hiner Group and is a keynote speaker for corporate events. He is also the founder and President of Asymmetrical evolution, an education company for troubled youth.

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