

Warrior Wisdom: Was Seneca a Hypocrite?
In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson examines one of philosophy's most provocative questions: Was Seneca a hypocrite? Through the lens of Stoic philosophy and Roman history, Marcus explores the dangerous cognitive trap of hypocrisy bias and challenges listeners to examin…

JC Glick Former Army Ranger on Leading Through Transformation, Embracing Fallibility in Truth Seeking, and the Strength Found in Deciding to Commit
In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with JC Glick, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and CEO of the Commit Foundation, for a deep conversation about leadership, transformation, and the power of questioning our assumptions. They explore how multiple truths can ex…

Denny Giamazzo on Wired For Action, Leadership Through Humility and Example, Trust, and Personal Growth
In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Denny Giamazzo, leadership and resilience speaker, veteran, and author of the new bestselling book "Wired for Action." Denny shares his powerful journey from childhood trauma and foster care to becoming an infantry serg…

Rhett Power on Headamentals, How Leaders Can Defeat Negative Self-Talk, The 3 C Maverick Method, and The Impact of Dr. Mark Goulston's Work
In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Rhett Power, CEO and co-founder of Accountability, Inc., to discuss his groundbreaking new book "Headamentals: How Leaders Silence Negative Self-Talk and Transform How They Lead." In this raw and powerful conversation, …

WARRIOR WISDOM: 4 Transformational questions that are better than a bullshit New Year's Resolution (Replay)
This week on Acta Non Verba, I’m discussing the common practice of making New Year's resolutions, citing that 80% of people fail within two weeks. Rather than repeating the cycle, I have four transformational questions to help leaders align their goals with their vision and purpose. This episode pr…

Scott Sypniewskie on The Power of Taking Radical Ownership, Building a 60 Million Dollar Company in 50 months, Being Faith Led, and The Skill of Reframing
In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Scott Sypniewskie, co-owner of SSLC Plumbing, to discuss leadership, redemption, and the journey from adversity to success. Scott shares his deeply personal story of overcoming challenges, building a thriving business w…

Rod Yancy on Building Companies That Serve People, Living With Intention, and Innovating in the Music Industry
In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Rod Yancy — entrepreneur, writer, attorney, and founder of Oath and Bootleg. Rod shares how he’s found success across multiple industries, from law and financial planning to software and now music. The conversation expl…

William Spears On Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy, Philosophical Razors and Personal Identity, Stoicism in Modern Mental Health and Critical Thinking
In this episode Marcus sits down with Commander William C. Spears, a US Navy submarine warfare officer and author of "Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy." Together, they explore the practical application of stoic philosophy in leadership, adversity, and modern life, offering insights for anyone seeki…

Brent Gleeson Former Navy SEAL on the Power of Going ALL IN, How to Use AI to Exlr8 Your Business, and Why Less is More
In this episode, Marcus sits down with Navy SEAL combat veteran, bestselling author, and entrepreneur Brent Gleeson. They discuss leadership, personal growth, building resilient organizations, and Brent's new book "All In." The conversation dives deep into actionable strategies for success, the imp…

Kyle Shepard on Reframing Stress, Building True Resilience, His World Record Burpees Journey, and The Gift of Adversity
In this episode, Marcus Aurelius Anderson speaks with Kyle Shepard—a father, husband, military audiologist, resilience instructor, former burpee world record holder, and functional fitness coach. Together, they explore the power of actions over words, the importance of resilience, lessons from adve…