THE PROGRAM
Lessons from Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High Performance Leaders and Teams
By Eric Kapitulik & Jake MacDonald
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“Eric Kapitulik and Jake MacDonald translate lessons from the front lines of combat, collegiate and professional athletics, high-altitude mountaineering and corporate America into practical applications for all leaders and teammates, no matter the battlefield. Read this book!”
– Bill Snyder, HOF Collegiate Football Coach, Kansas State University
“If you want to understand how to be a better teammate and leader, look no further; The Program is a brilliant book. Eric Kapitulik and Jake MacDonald reveal a much-needed roadmap to create a championship culture—from how to hold others accountable to sharing adversity.”
Rob Hale, CEO & Founder of Granite Telecommunications and Minority Owner, Boston Celtics
“I found the foundational structure of the book easy to follow and engaging. The leadership strategies on Creating a Championship Culture and Effective Communication are extremely relevant to the challenges we face in modern day Public Safety organizations. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone who wants to maximize their effectiveness as an individual, as a teammate and as a leader.”
Kyle S.
“Best leadership book I have read in years. Loved the way this book was laid out! There were educational lessons and great stories combined with real-life applications. All of these tied the leadership lessons together perfectly! Also loved the short chapters”
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FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE PROGRAM
Eric Kapitulik was born and raised in Thompson, CT. He attended the United States Naval Academy, where he was a 4-year varsity letter winner and played on three NCAA Lacrosse Tournament teams.
He graduated in 1995 and went on to serve as both a Marine Infantry Officer and a Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. Eric left active duty after eight years of service and graduated from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. He is an ultra-endurance athlete and an avid high-altitude mountaineer who has summitted Mt. Everest.

LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Jake MacDonald graduated in 2000 with a degree in English from Tufts University, where he was a four-year starter and Captain of the Varsity Football team. After graduating, Jake was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps.
While on active duty, Jake completed two combat tours to Iraq as a Light Reconnaissance Platoon Commander. He served his country as a Major in the Marine Corps Reserve and was deployed to Afghanistan as a Scout Sniper Platoon Commander. Jake has received multiple awards for combat valor as well as a Purple Heart after being wounded in action.