Troy Eden is the Chief Operations Officer of the Light Foundation and joined the Light Foundation in October of 2022. As the COO, he oversees the day-to-day operations at Chenoweth Trails in Ohio. He leads the team to higher impact numbers, but also makes sure the team instills the highest of leadership qualities into the young people they meet through the hands-on, outdoor programs.
The mission of The Light Foundation is to take young people out of their everyday environments and provide them with unique opportunities that ignite their passion, purpose, and motivation to succeed. Prior to this, Troy served in the Air Force for over 26 years. During this time, he led thousands of people, managed budgets worth tens of millions, and served as a top advisor for multiple high ranking military officials. I first met Troy in 2014 when I was a young NCO and I am honored to have him join my podcast. Without further ado, Passing The Torch with Troy Eden starts now.
Show Notes
00:00 Intro
01:36 Describing why life is great right now
08:03 Story about THE CROSS
12:58 Translating military career and skills
17:00 If he were given control of the American education system, what would be added to the curriculum for high school students
19:45 Advice to people on learning how to lead and influence up
28:00 More info about The Light Foundation
34:09 When thinking of a movie image that depicts leadership, who or what comes to mind
37:00 Who would play Troy Eden and Matt Light in a movie
40:00 If Troy Eden could put a billboard anywhere and write anything on it for the world to see, where would it be and what it would say
41:58 Asks and requests of listeners
Full audio episode with topics, chapter markers, and transcript:
https://passingthetorch.buzzsprout.com/1946508/13186509-ep-32-troy-eden-helping-young-individuals-find-purpose-and-motivation-through-nature-and-practical-leadership-training
More info about the guest:
Website: https://www.mattlight72.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lightfoundation/?hl=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-eden-24805465/
Books and People mentioned:
Matt Light
Light Foundation
Curtis King
Adam LaRoche
Buck Commander
Duck Dynasty
E3 Ranch
Luke Bryan
Willie Robertson
Jason Aldean
Darke County
Light Project
General Haugh
Lt Gen Lauderback
Lt Gen Flynn
BG Nelson
Book – The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz
Buddy Hutchinson
Jack Johnson
Joey Eden
Susie Light
Camp Voho’kase
Mayor Mims
Passamaquoddy
Ryan Gosling
Chris Hemsworth
Book – The Butterfly Effect by Andy Andrews
Quote:
“If not us, who? If not now, when?" - John F. Kennedy
My Links
Podcast: https://www.passingthetorchpod.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC04suOPTX3ny_M0aDxmBAXQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pttorch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torchmartin/
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