Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

119: Rich Diviney — Navy SEAL Secrets to Master Stress with Retired Navy SEAL Commander


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In this conversation, retired Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney shares insights on leadership, stress management, and the importance of attributes in high-performance environments. He discusses the significance of humility, the distinction between being a leader and being in charge, and the challenges faced during BUD/S training.

Rich emphasizes the critical role of compartmentalization and attributes in determining success, particularly in high-stress situations like those encountered in military training and operations. In this conversation, the speaker delves into the importance of understanding personal attributes and skills, emphasizing the role of self-awareness in effective leadership.

They discuss how stress and fear can be harnessed for positive action, the significance of focusing on controllable factors, and the science behind motivation through dopamine. The conversation also explores the impact of identity on behavior, particularly in uncertain situations, and how recognizing and prioritizing identities can shape our responses and actions.

00:00 Navigating Stress as a Leader

03:04 The Essence of Humility in Leadership

06:06 Understanding Leadership Beyond Hierarchy

09:01 The BUD/S Experience and Its Challenges

11:56 Compartmentalization: The Key to Endurance

15:04 Skills vs. Attributes in Leadership

18:03 Insights from SEAL Team 6 Selection

20:47 The Importance of Attributes in Performance

29:10 Understanding Attributes and Skills

35:01 The Role of Self-Awareness in Leadership

38:07 Harnessing Stress and Fear for Action

43:45 Focus on What You Can Control

49:22 The Science of Dopamine and Motivation

52:30 The Power of Identity in Uncertainty

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