Legendary Mountaineer Daniel Mazur Reveals Life-or-Death Leadership Lessons from Everest & K2
Legendary Mountaineer Daniel Mazur Reveals Life-or-Death Leadership Lessons from Everest & K2
Few people have stared death in the face as many times as Daniel Mazur—legendary mountaineer, humanitarian, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. In a gripping new interview on the Built by Love podcast, Mazur shares his most harrowing near-death experiences on Everest and K2, including real-time rescues of climbers left for dead.
Survival, Leadership, and the Mindset of a Legend
As the founder of Summit Climb and recipient of the Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal, Mazur knows what it takes to conquer Earth’s deadliest peaks—and how those same principles apply to entrepreneurship, leadership, and purpose-driven living.
In this episode, he reveals:
- The life-or-death decisions behind his famous rescues on Everest and K2
- How extreme mountaineering mirrors business and leadership—risk assessment, teamwork, and perseverance
- Why purpose is everything—whether you're climbing a mountain or building a company
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