Stephen D. Cook

Stephen D. Cook is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel with 25 years of service. A combat veteran decorated for both heroism and valor, he is the author of the field manuals “Plan Like a Green Beret” and “Choose the Heavier Ruck,” and the techno-thriller “In the Shadows of the Sky.” His work explores the intersection of elite military decision-making, intuition, and disruptive leadership. He is based in St. Augustine, Florida.