Strong leadership is a cornerstone of the armed forces, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that ex-military officers tend to do well in the business world.

A comprehensive study of 500 CEOs cited by Business Insider a few years back found that 8% of the top execs were ex-military officers, yet only 3% of U.S. men serve as officers.

The fact that military experience translates well to business leadership was exemplified by Navy SEAL Commander, turned best-selling author, Rorke T. Denver when he spoke at the recent Property Innovation Summit.

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