The Art of Manliness #516: How to Lead an Unstoppable Team
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Jun 12, 2019 Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL platoon commander and founder of Perfect Fitness, discusses leadership principles from his book, 'Unstoppable Teams.' He emphasizes that truly caring for team members is crucial for high performance. Mills introduces his CARE loop, which highlights emotional connections, autonomy, and individual progression. He shares personal anecdotes from his SEAL training and business experiences, illustrating the power of mental resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of trust in building effective teams.
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The Whiner and the Whisperer
- Alden shares a story about a SEAL instructor's lesson on self-control.
- The instructor emphasized the importance of the conversation between head and heart, about sacrifice.
Focus, Feel, Act
- Use the "Focus, Feel, Act" formula to master self-control.
- Focus your mind, feel your emotions, then act.
Overcoming Asthma
- Alden almost got medically discharged during SEAL training for asthma medication use.
- He overcame this by focusing on his goal and accepting potential failure.
