Ep. 40: Special Ops to Mine Ops Purpose Trust and Grit
From ORE-ATORY: Elevating Mining Minds by Lindsey Schultz
April 2, 2026 · 1h 8m · Season 2 · Episode 40
About this episode
The episode discusses how special operations principles can be applied to the mining industry, focusing on the value of veterans in the workforce.
👤Aaron Love, Host, Producer, and Founder, Ones Ready Podcast 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting Former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) and Ones Ready co-host Aaron reveals how special operations principles translate directly to mining: clear purpose over pay, attributes over resumes, and checklists over complacency. He unpacks high-value traits—communication, grit, trainability—and how veterans bring risk assessment, safety culture, on-the-fly leadership, and small-team execution to the site. We dig into building trust as the new currency, the "build vs. buy" hiring model, rapid upskilling, and realistic expectations for military transition. You'll leave with a blueprint to attract, onboard, and retain veterans as force multipliers—without giving away all the playbook. Plus: SOTIF's role in connecting elite operators to industry. Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate. Stay Connected: ➤ LinkedIn…
People in this episode
Host: Aaron Love
Guest: Lindsey Schultz
Topics covered
- military transition
- mining industry
- veteran employment
- leadership
- trust building
- upskilling
Keywords
- special operations
- mining
- veterans
- leadership
- trust
- recruiting
- safety culture
- upskilling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MRC Recruiting, Ones Ready Podcast, SOTIF
Places: Air Force
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