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David Silverman is the founder and CEO of CrossLead. After serving 12 years in the Navy as a SEAL officer, Silverman set out on a new mission to transfer the lessons learned from his Special Operations experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq to the business world. Known for his passion, visionary leadership, and steadfast determination to change the way organizations operate, he helps organizations continuously adapt and win in complex environments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

David Silverman is the founder and CEO of CrossLead. After serving 12 years in the Navy as a SEAL officer, Silverman set out on a […]
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