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Most leadership advice is bloated theory. This isn’t.
Ramón “CZ” Colón-López rose from special operations to become SEAC—the highest-ranking enlisted leader in the U.S. military. In Carnivore Leadership, he delivers twenty “Silver Bullets”: battle-tested lessons forged under pressure where failure wasn’t an option. The result is a direct, no-nonsense playbook for acting with speed, building accountable teams, and leading with integrity when stakes are highest.
This book offers:
- Clear, actionable principles to make decisive moves under pressure
- A field-tested approach to resilience, accountability, and culture
- Transferable lessons from battlefield to boardroom
- A mindset for moving from passive to proactive—every day
Forged across decades of missions and senior leadership, Carnivore Leadership is for anyone ready to stop waiting and start leading.
“SEAC Ramón Colón-López embodies leadership in every sense of the word… This isn’t theory—it’s battle-tested truth with hard-earned lessons that apply whether you lead on the battlefield, in the boardroom, or anywhere in between.”
MATTHEW O. WILLIAMS, Medal of Honor recipient
Meet Ramón “Cz” Colón-López
Born in Puerto Rico, Ramón “CZ” Colón-López served thirty-three years in the U.S. military, culminating as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs (SEAC), responsible for 2.4 million troops and a multibillion-dollar budget. From JSOC pararescue to the Pentagon, CZ led through extreme pressure and real consequences. His leadership philosophy—carnivore leadership—is simple: stop reacting, start acting. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, Janet, and rescue Salukis.
Praise for Carnivore Leadership
“SEAC Ramón Colón-López embodies leadership in every sense of the word. In a world crowded with leadership buzzwords and empty slogans, CZ delivers the real thing: raw, honest, and forged through decades of experience where lives, missions, and trust were on the line. This isn’t theory—it’s battle-tested truth with hard-earned lessons that apply whether you lead on the battlefield, in the boardroom, or anywhere in between. If you’re serious about leading with purpose, resilience, and clarity, this book will challenge you to take charge—and get to work.”
Matthew O. Williams, Medal of Honor recipient
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