From Navy SEAL to Entrepreneur: Floyd McLendon Jr. on Leadership, Resilience, and Helping Veterans

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, we sit down with Floyd McLendon Jr., a true embodiment of resilience, leadership, and service. After serving over 25 years in the U.S. Navy, including 15 years as a Navy SEAL, Floyd made a successful transition to civilian life, where he now leads The INVICTA Project at the Parker Performance Institute, helping military veterans and first responders recover from traumatic brain injuries. He’s also a city councilman in McLendon-Chisholm, TX, a published author, and a sought-after motivational speaker.
Floyd opens up about his journey from elite military service to entrepreneurship, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the lessons in leadership that have shaped both his personal and professional success. He also shares his passion for supporting veterans, his global experiences, and how his work in local government and community service is influenced by the discipline and mental toughness he developed in the Navy SEAL Teams. If you’re looking for inspiration on resilience, overcoming adversity, and serving others, this episode is a must-listen!