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Uncertainty in Medicine: Navigating Uncertainty with Admiral Mike LeFever
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Uncertainty in Medicine: Navigating Uncertainty with Admiral Mike LeFever

After a devastating earthquake in Pakistan, Admiral Mike LeFever leads a high-stakes relief mission—navigating chaos, diplomacy, and tough decisions amid extreme uncertainty.

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Navy Admiral Mike Lefever

What happens when you're dropped into a disaster zone with no playbook? After a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan, retired U.S. Navy Admiral Mike LeFever was sent straight into the chaos with one mission: deliver humanitarian aid and improve U.S.-Pakistan relations. In this episode of The Nocturnists: Uncertainty in Medicine, Admiral LeFever takes us behind the scenes of that high-stakes relief effort—rebuilding schools, forging unlikely alliances, and navigating diplomacy in one of the most politically sensitive regions in the world.

But this is more than a story of military logistics—it’s a masterclass in leading through uncertainty, when the map no longer matches the terrain. Whether you work in medicine, the military, or any high-pressure field, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about what it means to lead with courage, humility, and adaptability.

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