124 Secrets Of Navy SEAL Performance and Attributes as Drivers of Optimal Human Performance with Ex-Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney |Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Rich Diviney, author of The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance. Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander with 20+ years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer, having completed more than thirteen overseas deployments, including serving as the officer in charge of training for a specialized command. During his service, Rich Diviney was intimately involved in the highly specialized SEAL selection process and spearheaded the creation of a directorate that fused physical, mental, and emotional disciplines. Since his retirement, Rich Diviney has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant with the Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Simon Sinek Inc., teaching leadership and optimal performance for teams and organizations.  Some highlights: - Rich Diviney explained the role of mindset matters and how it helped him during his Navy SEAL Trainings - How to effectively deal with uncertainty, change, challenge and stress - The difference between attributes and skills  - Why understanding attributes is essential in the hiring process and putting together a high performing team - Rich Diviney on how to determine attributes in the hiring process - The role humor plays in high performing teams - Rich Diviney on how leaders and teams can nurture trust and teamwork - The concept of dynamic subordination and its importance to leadership excellence  - Rich Diviney talks about Resilience vs. Antifragility Also mentioned in this episode: - Simon Sinek, author - Bob Johansen, renowned futurist and author (Listen to Bob’s episode on Partnering Leadership Podcast) Book Recommendations: The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance by Rich Diviney Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family by  Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia  Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb The Talent Code: Greatness Isn"t Born. It"s Grown. Here"s How by Daniel Coyles  Connect with Rich Diviney: The Attributes Official Website Rich Diviney on LinkedIn Rich Diviney on Instagram Rich Diviney on Twitter Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: MahanTavakoli.com More information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:  PartneringLeadership.com Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website