“Never give up. When things seem darkest, keep pushing. There really are times, through effort, in which you can snag victory from the jaws of defeat. Those moments will help define you as a leader. ”

Adam Mendler, CEO of The Veloz Group, interviewed Hernán Luis y Prado, Founder & CEO of Workshops for Warriors, for his blog series, 30 Minute Mentors. In the article, Hernán shares wisdom on leadership, and lessons learned from his 15 years of service as a Navy combat veteran and CEO of Workshops for Warriors, a nonprofit advanced manufacturing school for veterans.