# #403 - William C. Spears | Conflict, Leadership, and the Stoic Way

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Podcast: [The Strong Stoic Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-stoic-podcast-1320313)
Published: 2026-02-17T05:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of The Strong Stoic, I sit down with an active-duty Navy submarine officer to explore Stoicism through the lens of military leadership, conflict, and responsibility. We discuss: Why Stoicism isn’t emotional suppression The role of anger in leadership and combatHow virtue makes you more effective — not softerWhy roles matter more than feelingsThe connection between strength training and moral disciplineWhat Marcus Aurelius can teach modern leaders about conflictThis is not a ro...

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