Tag: Navy SEAL
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A Fourth of July Perspective: Are Americans Doing the Hard Basics?
On this day of celebration for the birth of our country I unapologetically believe to be the greatest in the world, I have to ask, are we still doing the “hard basics” as Americans? Lately I don’t think so. Culture, in all its forms and nuance, is essentially made up of the things we do,…
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Pride Doesn’t Just Make Leaders Loud — It Makes Them Reckless
I’m a real tough guy, just ask me. Former Navy SEAL. Former FBI Special Agent. FBI SWAT Operator. Combat veteran. Terrorist hunter. Can you feel the heat? After I left the FBI’s flagship office in New York, I found myself in a small, remote office. The entire place was about the size of one of…
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Why Multitasking Is Killing Your Leadership: Lessons from a Navy SEAL
As a former Navy SEAL, FBI Special Agent, and SWAT operator, I’ve fired thousands of rounds from countless weapons. That kind of repetition builds muscle memory—but does muscle memory replace full awareness? Not a chance. Especially in a firefight. Why Muscle Memory Isn’t Enough in Leadership Here’s how you reload a handgun—stay with me; this…
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4 Reasons Why Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Will Make You a Better Leader
If you are pretty sure you tend to act outside of your comfort zone I have some bad news…you probably don’t. The reality of facing a situation that is outside your comfort zone will hit you like a bucket of ice water in the face. You can’t deny it’s presence. You will never be “pretty…